Aros Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Aros Sweater Knitting Pattern by PetiteKnit
Printed knitting pattern in English. Yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Aros Sweater by PetiteKnit: A striped adult sweater with a folded rib neckline; the body can also be extended to dress length.
Construction
Shape the neckline flat, then join in the round. Shoulder increases lead into sleeve increases and finally raglan shaping. Pick up the folded rib neck edge at the end and knit sleeves in the round.
Pattern at a glance
Designer difficulty: 4 of 5 (designer rating). Sizes: XXS to 5XL.
Sizes and finished measurements
| Size | To fit body chest (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 86 | 52 |
| XS | 80–85 | 90 | 54 |
| S | 85–90 | 95 | 55 |
| M | 90–95 | 99 | 57 |
| L | 95–100 | 105 | 59 |
| XL | 100–110 | 116 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 126 | 62 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 135 | 63 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 145 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 154 | 68 |
Allow approximately 5 cm of positive ease. For a dress, allow at least 0 cm of ease at the hips.
Length is measured at mid-back, excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and notions
Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking
Needles: Circular needles: 3 mm / 40 cm and 4 mm / 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm ; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm
The yarn figures are totals across all stripe colours. Dress length needs extra yarn; use the pattern’s colour allocation when planning your purchase.
Recommended yarn available at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Sunday, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. Choose the strand arrangement shown below. Check current colour availability on the yarn pages.
Sunday plus mohair: one strand of each, total across all colours
| Size | Sunday | Tynn Silk Mohair |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 940 m | 1,060 m |
| XS | 940–1,175 m | 1,060 m |
| S | 1,175 m | 1,060–1,272 m |
| M | 1,175 m | 1,272 m |
| L | 1,175 m | 1,272 m |
| XL | 1,175–1,410 m | 1,272 m |
| 2XL | 1,410 m | 1,484 m |
| 3XL | 1,410 m | 1,484 m |
| 4XL | 1,645 m | 1,696 m |
| 5XL | 1,645 m | 1,696 m |
Metres are converted from PetiteKnit’s stated quantities. Each held-together yarn has its own metre column.
Before you begin
Make a washed or blocked swatch and check both gauge and fabric before starting. Buy complete balls, allowing extra yarn for swatching, changes to length or fit, and differences in gauge. The metre figures are based on the designer’s quantities, rather than exact measured consumption.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Aros table give metres for each stripe colour?
No. Each yarn column is the total across all stripe colours for sweater length. Use the printed pattern’s colour allocation to divide your purchase between shades.
Can I knit Aros as a dress?
Yes. The pattern explains how to extend the body. A dress needs extra yarn and at least 0 cm of positive ease at the hips, so check hip measurements as well as the chest size.