Harald's Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Harald's Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A children’s pullover with a distinctive ribbed yoke shaped by increases. Work from the top down, adding short rows after the yoke to raise the back.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
About 18 cm of positive ease. Use the child’s chest measurement, then adjust length if needed.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 months | 49 | 66 | 37 |
| 1–2 years | 53 | 68 | 39 |
| 2–3 years | 54 | 72 | 42 |
| 3–4 years | 56 | 74 | 43 |
| 4–5 years | 57 | 74 | 45 |
| 5–6 years | 59 | 78 | 47 |
| 6–7 years | 62 | 82 | 49 |
| 7–8 years | 64 | 84 | 50 |
| 8–9 years | 68 | 86 | 52 |
| 9–10 years | 72 | 90 | 53 |
| 10–11 years | 75 | 94 | 54 |
| 11–12 years | 78 | 98 | 56 |
Length measured as listed for the finished sweater. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 40 and 60 or 80 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40 and 60 cm; 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Choose Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt or Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. Knit with one strand of the chosen yarn.
Metre requirements below are converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g, Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g. Colour allocations are approximate; values are rounded up to whole metres where needed. Allow for swatching, any length changes and whole-ball purchasing.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 months | 546 | 540 |
| 1–2 years | 546 | 540 |
| 2–3 years | 637 | 648 |
| 3–4 years | 637 | 648 |
| 4–5 years | 637 | 648 |
| 5–6 years | 728 | 756 |
| 6–7 years | 728 | 756 |
| 7–8 years | 728 | 756 |
| 8–9 years | 819 | 864 |
| 9–10 years | 819 | 864 |
| 10–11 years | 819 | 864 |
| 11–12 years | 910 | 972 |
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Adjust the needle size to achieve the pattern gauge rather than relying on the yarn label alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is the yoke raglan or ribbed?
It is a ribbed yoke shaped with increases, followed by short rows. The body and sleeves change to stocking stitch.
Are the two yarn quantities interchangeable?
Use the table for the yarn you choose. PetiteKnit specifies different quantities for Peer Gynt and Double Sunday, so their metre totals differ.