Athene Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Athene Sweater
The Athene Sweater is worked from the top down with a colorwork pattern.
The top section of the yoke is worked in one solid colour. The colorwork section can be worked in the round with steeks at the armholes (to be cut open later), or back and forth to avoid steeking.
First, the upper back yoke is worked flat while short rows shape the shoulders. Each shoulder is then worked separately and joined to form the front yoke. The body is joined in the round and worked in colorwork with steek stitches cast on at each side. After the armholes are completed and steeked, the body continues in the round and is finished with a ribbed hem.
Sleeves are worked in the round from stitches picked up along the armholes after steeking. The folded neck edge is worked at the end.
When working colorwork, you may need to use ½–1 needle size larger than for stockinette to maintain gauge. It is recommended to swatch both stockinette and colorwork before beginning.
The sweater is designed to have approx. 20 cm of positive ease in the smaller sizes, gradually decreasing in the larger sizes.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Designed to fit bust circumference:
75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust circumference (cm) | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 130 | 135 | 145 | 150 | 160 |
| Length (cm)* | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
*Measured mid back excluding neck edge.
Yarn Requirements
Isager Soft (50 g = 125 m)
Main Colour (light)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage required (m) | 750 | 750 | 875 | 875 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
Contrast Colour (dark)
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage required (m) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 750 |
Needles
Circular needles:
4 mm (40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm)
4.5 mm (80 and/or 100 cm – for colorwork)
3.5 mm (40 and 80 and/or 100 cm)
Double-pointed needles:
3.5 mm, 4 mm and 4.5 mm (unless using Magic Loop)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
Stockinette stitch:
20 stitches × 27 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 4 mm needles
Colorwork pattern:
20 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 4.5 mm needles
Construction
• Worked top down
• Shoulder shaping with short rows
• Optional steeking at armholes
• Colorwork yoke and body
• Body worked in the round
• Sleeves picked up and worked in the round
• Folded neckline
• Developed as part of Isager Archives 2
Skill Level
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Advanced – suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with colorwork and steeking.