Formation Sweater Man English

Formation Sweater Man Knitting Pattern (English)

Formation Sweater is a model with a wide fit, attached sleeves and wide ribbing. The pattern is created by a mock honeycomb stitch.

The model is worked top down. Starting with the neck line by knitting back and forth and simultaneously increasing the stitch count by both the shoulder stitch and towards the neckline. Continued by working in the round until all shoulder increases are made. Then the work is divided in front- and back piece, so that the armholes are shaped on both sides. After the armhole the work is joined again, worked in the round and finished with ribbing. The sleeves are worked top down. Stitches are picked up along the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round with decreases underneath the arm. The sleeves are finished with ribbing. The ribbing by the neckline is folded double which gives a lovely finish.

Choice of size

The sweater has a positive ease of 10-15 cm. This means that you should choose the size measuring 10-15 cm more than your chest circumference. If your chest measures 96 cm, you should choose a size M (113 cm circumference).

Size XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL

Fits chest measuring 84-89 (90-95) 96-103 (104-111) 112-119 (120-130) 131-140 cm

Chest circumference 101 (105) 113 (122) 130 (138) 147 cm

Length (measured centre front incl neckband) 69 (70) 71 (72) 74 (76) 78 cm

Gauge 19 stitches • 36 rows in pattern on a 4,5 mm needle = 10 • 10 cm 

21 stitches • 36 rows in rib on a 4 mm needle = 10 • 10 cm

Suggested needles 4 mm and 4,5 mm circular needles (40, 80-120 cm) and double-pointed needles (unless you are using the magic loop technique)

Materials 1 strand of Luna (175 m / 50 g) from Permin held together with 1 strand of Tilia (210 m/ 25 g) from Filcolana or Angel (210 m/ 25 g) from Permin

Luna 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 g

Tilia/Angel 150 (175) 175 (200) 225 (225) 250 g

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