Esther Sweater Man Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Esther Sweater Man Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A men’s textured sweater with a ribbed neckline. The shaped back yoke is worked in rows before stitches are picked up for the shoulders. Body and sleeves are knitted in the round.
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: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Designed with around 10–15 cm of positive ease. Measure the widest part of the upper body before choosing a size.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86–91 | 103 | 68 |
| S | 91–96 | 107 | 69 |
| M | 96–101 | 111 | 70 |
| L | 101–107 | 119 | 72 |
| XL | 107–113 | 123 | 74 |
| 2XL | 113–119 | 131 | 75 |
| 3XL | 119–124 | 135 | 77 |
| 4XL | 124–132 | 143 | 78 |
| 5XL | 132–144 | 155 | 79 |
Length is measured down the centre back excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 20 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
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, worked single-stranded. This is the stocked designer recommendation.
Yarn requirements in metres
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1547 |
| S | 1638 |
| M | 1638 |
| L | 1729 |
| XL | 1729 |
| 2XL | 1820 |
| 3XL | 1820 |
| 4XL | 1911 |
| 5XL | 2002 |
Converted from the designer’s quantities at 91 metres per 50 g. Round up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching or added length.
Frequently asked questions
Does Esther Sweater Man use mohair?
No. This edition uses one strand of Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, at 20 stitches per 10 cm in the textured pattern.
What size does the designer suggest for a 104 cm chest?
Size L has a 119 cm finished chest, giving 15 cm of ease in that example.
How is the neck edge added?
After the main sweater is knitted, stitches are picked up around the neckline for the ribbed edge.