Frankie Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Frankie Sweater Junior
The Frankie Sweater Junior is worked seamlessly from the top down.
The sweater features raglan increases along the yoke and short rows to shape the neckline for a comfortable fit. Narrow stripes are worked throughout the body and sleeves and can be knit in multiple contrast colours or in a single shade for a more understated look.
Designed with generous positive ease, the Frankie Sweater Junior has a relaxed, oversized fit that makes it ideal for layering.
Sizes
1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–12) years
Finished Measurements
| Age (years) | 1–2 | 2–3 | 3–4 | 4–5 | 5–6 | 6–7 | 7–8 | 8–9 | 9–10 | 10–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest circumference (cm) | 73 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 82 | 87 | 90 | 92 | 97 | 102 |
| Length (cm) | 36 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
The sweater is designed with approx. 20–23 cm of positive ease.
Choose a size based on the child’s chest measurement.
Yarn Requirements
| Yarn | 1–2 | 2–3 | 3–4 | 4–5 | 5–6 | 6–7 | 7–8 | 8–9 | 9–10 | 10–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Colour (m) | 432m | 432m | 540m | 540m | 540m | 648m | 648m | 756m | 756m | 864m |
| Stripe Colour (m) | 108m–216m | 216m | 216m | 216m | 216m | 216m | 216m | 216m | 216m–324m | 324m |
Yarn suggestion:
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday – 50 g = 108 m
The stripe colour requirement depends on the number and width of stripes worked.
Needles
3 mm circular needles (40 cm and 60 cm)
3 mm double-pointed needles or Magic Loop
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
23 stitches × 36 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
Construction
• Worked seamlessly from the top down
• Raglan increases along the yoke
• Short rows to shape the neckline
• Body and sleeves worked in the round
• Stripes worked throughout
Skill Level
★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters familiar with top-down construction and short rows.