Celeste Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Celeste Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A top-down children's sweater with a stranded colourwork yoke and a folded neck edge. Short rows shape the neckline.
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: 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 3–4 years, 4–5 years, 5–6 years, 6–7 years, 7–8 years, 8–9 years, 9–10 years, 10–12 years, 12–14 years.
Size and fit
Designed for around 15–19 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 68 | 37 |
| 2–3 years | 71 | 39 |
| 3–4 years | 73 | 40 |
| 4–5 years | 74 | 42 |
| 5–6 years | 78 | 44 |
| 6–7 years | 78 | 46 |
| 7–8 years | 81 | 48 |
| 8–9 years | 86 | 50 |
| 9–10 years | 89 | 52 |
| 10–12 years | 92 | 54 |
| 12–14 years | 97 | 56 |
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 circular needles (40, 60 and 80 cm); 4 mm circular needles (60 and 80 cm); 3.5 mm circular needles (40, 60 and 80 cm); 3 mm circular needles (40 cm); 4 mm, 3.5 mm and 3 mm double-pointed needles, or Magic Loop.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
| Size | Main colour (metres) | Contrast 1 (metres) | Contrast 2 (metres) | Contrast 3 (metres) | Contrast 4 (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 364 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 2–3 years | 364 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 3–4 years | 455 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 4–5 years | 455 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 5–6 years | 546 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 6–7 years | 546 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 7–8 years | 637 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 8–9 years | 637 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 9–10 years | 728 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 10–12 years | 728 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m | 91 m |
| 12–14 years | 819 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
Where are the neckline short rows worked on Celeste Sweater Junior?
They are worked after the five-colour yoke pattern to raise the back of the neckline. This helps distinguish the back from the front without interrupting the colourwork section.
Should I choose Celeste Sweater Junior by age alone?
Measure the child’s chest and compare it with the finished sweater measurements. The design includes approximately 15–19 cm of positive ease; the age labels are a starting point rather than a substitute for measuring.