{"id":75450,"date":"2024-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-knit-a-boat-neck-jumper\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:47:31","slug":"how-to-knit-a-boat-neck-jumper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-boat-neck-jumper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a boat neck jumper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Simplicity never goes out of fashion and this shirt is proof of that. Today we are offering you a pattern to create a jumper with crisp lines, long sleeves, a boat neck, and a simple motif on the front. It is a garment that can be worn week in and week out without becoming boring.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">However, what makes this jumper truly unique is the yarn used; namely, our Lagom, here seen in the River colour. Unisex, with contrasting colours and 70% recycled wool derived from rags. Lagom&#8217;s texture is slightly rough but softens after the first washes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Little fashion tip: this jumper also looks great with a long narrow denim skirt.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Shall we?<\/span><\/p><br><br><h2 style=\"text-align: center; \">Tutorial: how to knit a boat neck jumper<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>MATERIALS<br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/item-yarns-of-animal-origin-lagom-100-g-_825_0_18_51_544.php\" target=\"_blank\">Lagom yarn<\/a><\/b> col. River 240 g \/ 8.5 oz<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Needles n\u00b0 3 EU \/ 3 US<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Safety pins<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Wool needle<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>KNITTING STITCHES USED<\/b><\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Purl<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Twisted right<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">knit the stitch in the back loop of the stitch below.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Ribs 2\/2<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">work alternating 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches on both the right side and the wrong side of the work.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Straight stockinette stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: purl.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Reverse stockinette stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: purl<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: knit.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sleeve increases<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">it is advised to increase with knit into front and back(= lift the thread between the worked stitch and the next and knit 1 twisted stitch).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>SIZE<br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The instructions are for a size S (M, L)<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">MEASUREMENTS OF THE FINISHED GARMENT SIZE S (M, L)<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bust circumference 116 (120, 124) cm\/45.7&#8243; (47.2&#8243;, 48.8&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Total height 48 (50, 52) cm\/18.9&#8243; (19.7&#8243;, 20.5&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Height from underarm 33 (34, 35) cm\/13&#8243; (13.4&#8243;, 13.8&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Neck opening 24 (24, 26) cm\/9.4&#8243; (9.4&#8243;, 10.2&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sleeve width at top 30 (32, 34) cm\/11.8&#8243; (12.6&#8243;, 13.4&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sleeve length from underarm 45 (44, 43) cm\/17.7&#8243; (17.3&#8243;, 16.9&#8243;)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>DIFFICULTY<br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">PROCEDURE<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The jumper is worked flat and is made up of 4 pieces: the back, the front and the sleeves.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/come-realizzare-una-maglia-con-scollo-a-barca-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the back of a boat neck jumper<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Separate indications are given for sizes S (L) and size M.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Size indications S (L)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Start by working the two halves of the back separately. For the first half, cast on 16 (20) stitches with needles no. 3 EU\/3 US.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) across the entire row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) for the entire row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 16 (20) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then purl 16 (20) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 7<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 5<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then purl 16 (20) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 9<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 28 (32) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">0<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then purl 28 (32) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 11<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 9<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 12<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then purl 28 (32) stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Leave the 52 (56) stitches obtained on a safety pin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For the second half, cast on 16 (20) stitches with needles no. 3 EU \/ 3 US.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) across the entire row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) for the entire row, then cast on 12 new stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then knit 16 (20) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 16 (20) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 7<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 5<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 16 (20) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then cast on 12 new stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 9<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then knit 28 (32) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 10<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 28 (32) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 11<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 9<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 12<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 28 (32) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 3 times, then cast on 12 new stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Leave the 52 (56) stitches obtained on a stitch pin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now, again with needles no. 3 EU \/ 3 US, join the two halves: for simplicity, the numbering of the rows starts again from 1.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit the first 40 (44) stitches of the first half, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) on the last 12 stitches of the first half and the first 12 stitches of the second half, then knit the 40 (44) shirts remaining from the second half<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 40 (44) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 6 times, then purl the remaining 40 (44) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 40 (44) stitches, then repeat (knit 2, purl 2) 6 times, then knit the remaining 40 (44) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 2.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now continue with stockinette stitch straight across the 104 (112) stitches on the needle for another 66 (70) rows: you will get to row 70 (74), equal to 28 (30) cm \/ 11&#8243; (11.8&#8243;) measured along the central height. Now, for the armholes, increase as follows: for simplicity, the numbering of the rows starts from 1 again.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 4 new stitches, knit to the end of the row, then cast on 4 new stitches.<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 112 (120) stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Continue with stockinettefor another 36 (40) rows: you will get to row 38 (42) equal to 15 (17) cm\/5.9&#8243; (6.7&#8243;) from the stitches cast on for the armholes. Bind off the piece.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Instructions for Size M <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For the first half, cast on 18 stitches with needles no. 3 EU \/ 3 US.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) until the last 2 stitches, knit 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) until the last 2 stitches, purl 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 1<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) until the last 2 stitches, knit 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 18 stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then purl 18 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 7<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 5<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then purl 18 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 9<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 30 stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 10<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then purl 30 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 11<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 9<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 12<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 12 new stitches, repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then purl 30 stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Leave the 54 stitches obtained on a safety pin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For the second half, cast on 18 stitches with needles no. 3 EU \/ 3 US.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) until the last 2 stitches, purl 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) until the last 2 stitches, knit 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 1<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (knit 2, purl 2) until the last 2 stitches, knit 2, cast on 12 new stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then knit 18 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 18 stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 7<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 5<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 18 stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then cast on 12 new stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 9<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then knit 30 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">0<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 30 stitches, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 11<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 9<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 12<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 30 stitches, repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 3 times, then cast on 12 new stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Leave the 54 stitches obtained on a safety pin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now join the two halves: for simplicity, the numbering of the rows starts again from 1.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit the first 42 stitches of the first half, then repeat (purl 2, knit 2) over the last 12 stitches of the first half and the first 12 stitches of the second half, then knit the 42 stitches left of the second half<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 42 stitches, repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 6 times, purl 42 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 42 stitches, repeat (purl 2, knit 2) 6 times, knit 42 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as row 2.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now continue with stockinette stitch straight across the 108 stitches of the needle for another 68 rows: you will get to row 72, equal to 29 cm \/ 11.4&#8243; measured along the central height. Now, for the armholes, increase as follows: for simplicity, the numbering of the rows starts again from 1.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: cast on 4 new stitches, knit to the end of the row, then cast on 4 new stitches.<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2:<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> purl 116 stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Continue with stockinette for another 38 rows: you will get to row 40 equal to 16 cm \/ 6.3&#8243; from the stitches cast on for the armholes. Bind off the piece.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the front of the boat neck jumper<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With needles n\u00b0 3 EU \/ 3 US cast on 104 (108, 112) stitches and work rib 2\/2 for 4 rows and stockinette for 60 (66, 70) rows: you will get to row 64 (70, 74), equal to 26 (28, 30) cm \/ 10.2&#8243; (11&#8243;, 11.8&#8243;).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now, starting from the 2 central stitches, continue by progressively exchanging the stockinette with the reverse stockinette stitch on each row.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Work as follows: for simplicity, the row numbering starts again from 1.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 51 (53, 55) stitches, purl 2 and knit 51 (53, 55) stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl 50 (52, 54) stitches, knit 4 and purl 50 (52, 54) stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Following the layout of row 2, in each subsequent row work 1 less stitch in stockinette at the end of the initial stitches in stockinette, 1 more stitch in reverse stockinette stitch before and after the group of central stitches in reverse stockinette and 1 less stitch in stockinette at the beginning of the final stitches in stockinette: finish when you have all the stitches worked in stockinette, then continue in reverse stockinette.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">At the same time, when you have worked 82 (84, 86) rows in total, equal to 33 (34, 35) cm \/ 13&#8243; (13.4&#8243;, 13.8&#8243;), for the armholes, in the next row increase as follows: cast on 4 new stitches, continue as instructed until the end of the row, then cast on 4 new stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Continue layout: on the new stitches cast on, start working with Stockinette. When you have worked 110 (114, 120) rows in total, equal to 44 (46, 48) cm \/ 17.3&#8243; (18.1&#8243;, 18.9&#8243;), for the neckline, bind off the central stitches and continue separately on the two parts: for simplicity, the row numbering starts again from 1.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as per the layout up to the 26 (26, 30) central stitches, bind off the 26 (26, 30) central stitches for the neckline, and finish the row as per the layout<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as set out on the stitches of the first part<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: bind off the first 2 stitches, and finish the row as set out<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as set out on the remaining stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 3 and 4 set out the decreases for the neckline, repeat them 3 more times: you will get to row 10, equal to 4 cm \/ 1.6&#8243;.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bind off the piece.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Pick up the stitches from the second part of the front and continue in the same way, binding off the stitches for the neckline at the beginning of the even rows. Once you have reached the same height as the first part, bind off the piece.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-knit-a-boat-neck-jumper.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the sleeves of a boat neck jumper<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Start from the right sleeve.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With needles no. 3 EU \/ 3 US cast on 44 (48, 52) stitches and work 4 rows in rib 2\/2.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1 stitch, 1 increase (knit into front and back), continue knitting until the last stitch, work 1 increase (knit into front and back), knit 1 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 7 to 24<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work in stockinette.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows from 5 to 24 set stockinette with increases, repeat them 4 more times: you will get to row 104, equal to 41.5 cm \/ 16.3&#8243;, with (54, 58, 62) stitches on the needle. Work for another 8 (6, 4) rows in stockinette without increases: you will get to row 112 (110, 108), equal to 45 (44, 43) cm \/ 17.7&#8243; (17.3&#8243;, 16.9&#8243;). bind off the piece.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Work the left sleeve as stated for the right.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tutorial-maglia-scollo-a-barca-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><br><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to finish the boat neck jumper<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sew the shoulders. Sew the top of the sleeves along the armholes. Sew the underarms and sides.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you enjoyed knitting the boat neck jumper, we recommend reading our section on knitting tutorials.<\/span><\/p><br><br>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simplicity never goes out of fashion and this shirt is proof of that. 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