Esther Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Esther Sweater Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A relaxed textured sweater knitted from the top down. A shaped back yoke and picked-up shoulders join under the arms; the body and sleeves continue in the round, followed by neck ribbing.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 4/5 on PetiteKnit’s scale. Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Around 25 cm of positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually decreasing in larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 106 | 56 |
| XS | 80–85 | 110 | 57 |
| S | 85–90 | 114 | 59 |
| M | 90–95 | 119 | 61 |
| L | 95–100 | 123 | 62 |
| XL | 100–110 | 128 | 63 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 132 | 66 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 141 | 69 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 150 | 71 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 159 | 73 |
Length is measured down the centre back excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 18 stitches × 30 rows in the textured pattern on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to match both stitches and rows.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (60 and 80 or 100 cm); 3.5 mm circular needles (40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm); 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Hold one strand of Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt together with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. This complete stocked combination is recommended by the designer.
Yarn requirements in metres
| Size | Peer Gynt (m) | Tynn Silk Mohair (m) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1001 | 1060 |
| XS | 1092 | 1060 |
| S | 1183 | 1272 |
| M | 1183 | 1272 |
| L | 1274 | 1272 |
| XL | 1274 | 1272 |
| 2XL | 1365 | 1484 |
| 3XL | 1456 | 1484 |
| 4XL | 1456–1547 | 1484–1696 |
| 5XL | 1547 | 1696 |
Metres are converted from the designer’s quantities at 91 metres per 50 g for Peer Gynt and 212 metres per 25 g for Tynn Silk Mohair. Each column is the quantity of that component. Round each yarn up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching.
Frequently asked questions
How much ease does size S give a 90 cm bust?
Its 114 cm finished circumference gives 24 cm of positive ease. Compare your preferred fit with the finished measurements.
What is the difference from Esther Sweater Man’s yarn option?
This adult Esther Sweater option combines Peer Gynt and Tynn Silk Mohair. Esther Sweater Man specifies Peer Gynt alone and uses a different gauge.
Does the listed length include the neck edge?
No. Measure down the centre back excluding the neck edge when comparing with a sweater you already wear.