Bert Mens Sweater by Michelle Reid

Bert Mens Sweater

Knitting
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in 8/2 wide rib section
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1476 - 2220 yards (1350 - 2030 m)
Chest 75-151cm
English
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This pattern is of intermediate difficulty.
This sweater is worked in the round from the bottom, in one piece. Sleeves are first worked separately, then joined at the armpit, with the sweater then finished in one piece, with a cabled saddle shoulder, extending across the back and joined in the centre back. The neckband is worked in rib, folded over, and cast off then joined to the original pick-up round. This is sized to fit comfortably over a shirt or t-shirt, but not to be loose fitting, so please check the garment size measurements if you prefer a looser fit.

Sizes: To fit chest 75-80 (81-91, 92-102, 103-113, 114-122, 123-130, 131-140, 141-151) cm

Materials:
Yarn: DK (e.g. Drops Tweed) 50g x 11 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) at 130m per ball

Needles: circular needles 3.50mm & 4.00mm (100-120cm) (plus DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop)
Cable needle

Stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn

Tension 10cm square (8x2 wide rib section) 21 stitches wide 26 rows high