Basic sweater

Instructions

  - Cast on 120 stitches (48 for the body, 24 for each sleeve)
 - Join in the round
 - Increase every other round until the body has 72 stitches
 and each sleeve has 36 stitches.
 - Knit the body until it reaches your desired length
 (12-16 inches), adding ribbing at the hem if you want.
 - Pick up the stitches for the sleeves, then knit them to
 your desired length (15-20 cm), adding ribbing at the cuffs.
 - Weave in the ends and block the sweater.
  

Details
  • Craft: Knitting
  • Category: Sweater/Pullover
  • Gauge: 21 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in 21x30
  • Yarn Weight: Worsted (9 wpi)
  • Needle Size: US 6 - 4.0 mm