Granit Sweater Man (english)

English knitting pattern

Granit Sweater Man is a raglan sweater for men, with crew neck and a relaxed fit. The sweater is knitted the top down. First, the neckline is knitted double (folded). The sweater has a good fit around the neckline by working short rows. The yoke is then worked with raglan increases before the work is joined to knit the body. The sleeves are knitted in the round with decreases.

Check the measurements and size guide before you start knitting. The measurements are calculated according the given gauge. Knit a gauge swatch first, so that you hit the correct gauge. Take measurements after washing and blocking. You might have to change the needle size to hit the correct gauge.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Size guide
The sweater has a recommended positive ease of approx. 25-30 cm (larger than your bust measurement)

Measurements (sweater)
Circumference: 117 (121) 126 (130) 136 (141) 147 cm
Length: 66 (68) 70 (72) 74 (76) 78 cm, measured back below neckline

Needles
Circular needle 5 mm (40 and 80 or 100 cm)
Circular needle 6 mm (40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm)

Gauge
14/10 in stockinette stitch on a 6 mm needle
(14 sts x 22 rounds = 10 x 10 cm)

Materials
600 (650) 700 (750) 800 (850) 900 g Finull by Rauma Garn (50 g = 175 m). Note that the sweater is knitted with two strands held together, and the amount given refers to the total yarn requirement.


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