Celeste Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Celeste Sweater Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A top-down sweater with a distinctive stranded colourwork yoke. Short rows shape the neckline and the neck edge is folded.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 5/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Designed for around 15 cm of positive ease. Compare your measurements with the finished measurements below. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Finished length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 96 | 56 |
| XS | 100 | 57 |
| S | 107 | 58 |
| M | 111 | 60 |
| L | 115 | 63 |
| XL | 123 | 64 |
| 2XL | 134 | 66 |
| 3XL | 142 | 68 |
| 4XL | 152 | 70 |
| 5XL | 160 | 72 |
Length excludes the neck edge or collar.
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles; 20 stitches × 20–22 rows in colourwork on 4.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 4.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles (60, 80 and/or 100 cm); 3.5 mm circular needles (80 and/or 100 cm); 3 mm circular needles (40 cm); 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
| Size | Main colour (metres) | Contrast 1 (metres) | Contrast 2 (metres) | Contrast 3 (metres) | Contrast 4 (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 819 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| XS | 819 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| S | 910 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| M | 1001 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| L | 1092 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| XL | 1183 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 2XL | 1274 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 3XL | 1274 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 4XL | 1274–1365 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 5XL | 1365 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
Quantities are converted from the designer's stated amounts using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g and rounded up to whole metres. Buy enough complete balls for your size and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Contrast quantities exclude the colourwork swatch. Keep each of the four contrast colours separate from the main colour when planning your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plan my own colours for the Celeste Sweater yoke?
Yes. The pattern includes blank charts for planning your own five-colour combination. Check contrast as well as individual colour preferences so the motif remains clear.
Why does Celeste Sweater have two gauge checks?
Plain stocking stitch and stranded colourwork can have different tension. Swatch both and adjust needle sizes if needed before knitting the circular yoke.