Testimonials
“A fantastic knit and terrific design.“
“This has become my favorite men’s sweater.”
“A truly relaxing knit and produced a most handsome garment.“
“I’m planning to knit another one.”
“I loved knitting this.“
“Made this for my husband and my son loves it too so I’m going to knit it again for him.”
Pattern Inspiration
This pattern was inspired by a jumper that my husband inherited from his grandfather. He lived in many countries throughout Europe, but he studied at St Andrews University in Scotland. It was during this time that a sweater similar to this was knitted for him from handspun yarn and has since been passed down through the family. With this sweater pattern I hope that you too will be able to slowly create a fabulous piece that will be shared with generations to come.
Pattern Overview
St Andrews Sweater is worked in the round from the bottom to the top with raglan shaping. It features a simple cable pattern on the front and back, which is mirrored down the length of the sleeves. There is simple waist shaping to create an elegant fit. The ribbing is worked in half twisted rib and the neckline is folded double to create a timeless sweater.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Recommended ease: I recommend approximately 20 - 25 cm positive ease.
Finished Sweater Chest Circumference (cm): 97 (101, 108, 114, 120, 124), (131, 137, 143, 150, 158)
To fit a chest circumference (cm): 73-77 (77-81, 81-88, 88-94, 94-100, 100-104), (104-111, 111-117, 117-123, 123-130, 130-138)
Gauge: 19 sts / 10cm and 25 rounds / 10 cm on larger needles, in stocking stitch after blocking
Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles of circumference 40 cm (16-inch) and 23 cm (9-inch) for the neck band and wrist cuff respectively. 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles of circumference 80 cm (32-inch), 40 cm (16-inch) and 23 cm (9-inch) for the body, neck and sleeve respectively.
Yarn requirements: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7), (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 100g balls John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (176m/100g)
Samples: 1) (younger man) 700g of John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (10% Zwartbles / 90% Exmoor Blueface (176 m/100g (193yards / 100g) in the colourway ‘Ethel’. Size 6. 2) (older man) 700g of John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (Grey Exmoor Blueface / Romney (176 m/100g (193yards / 100g) in the colourway ‘Reggie’. Size 6 (for a snug fit as both men have a 107cm chest).
Knit level: Advanced beginner
Testimonials
“A fantastic knit and terrific design.“
“This has become my favorite men’s sweater.”
“A truly relaxing knit and produced a most handsome garment.“
“I’m planning to knit another one.”
“I loved knitting this.“
“Made this for my husband and my son loves it too so I’m going to knit it again for him.”
Pattern Inspiration
This pattern was inspired by a jumper that my husband inherited from his grandfather. He lived in many countries throughout Europe, but he studied at St Andrews University in Scotland. It was during this time that a sweater similar to this was knitted for him from handspun yarn and has since been passed down through the family. With this sweater pattern I hope that you too will be able to slowly create a fabulous piece that will be shared with generations to come.
Pattern Overview
St Andrews Sweater is worked in the round from the bottom to the top with raglan shaping. It features a simple cable pattern on the front and back, which is mirrored down the length of the sleeves. There is simple waist shaping to create an elegant fit. The ribbing is worked in half twisted rib and the neckline is folded double to create a timeless sweater.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Recommended ease: I recommend approximately 20 - 25 cm positive ease.
Finished Sweater Chest Circumference (cm): 97 (101, 108, 114, 120, 124), (131, 137, 143, 150, 158)
To fit a chest circumference (cm): 73-77 (77-81, 81-88, 88-94, 94-100, 100-104), (104-111, 111-117, 117-123, 123-130, 130-138)
Gauge: 19 sts / 10cm and 25 rounds / 10 cm on larger needles, in stocking stitch after blocking
Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles of circumference 40 cm (16-inch) and 23 cm (9-inch) for the neck band and wrist cuff respectively. 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles of circumference 80 cm (32-inch), 40 cm (16-inch) and 23 cm (9-inch) for the body, neck and sleeve respectively.
Yarn requirements: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7), (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 100g balls John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (176m/100g)
Samples: 1) (younger man) 700g of John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (10% Zwartbles / 90% Exmoor Blueface (176 m/100g (193yards / 100g) in the colourway ‘Ethel’. Size 6. 2) (older man) 700g of John Arbon Textiles Devon Naturals Aran (Grey Exmoor Blueface / Romney (176 m/100g (193yards / 100g) in the colourway ‘Reggie’. Size 6 (for a snug fit as both men have a 107cm chest).
Knit level: Advanced beginner
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