Hanstholm Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Hanstholm Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A classic adult raglan pullover knitted from the top down. Short rows after the neck rib raise the back neckline.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Allow approximately 6–13 cm of positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86–91 | 97 | 69 |
| S | 91–96 | 104 | 70 |
| M | 96–101 | 109 | 72 |
| L | 101–107 | 115 | 75 |
| XL | 107–113 | 122 | 76 |
| 2XL | 113–119 | 127 | 77 |
| 3XL | 119–124 | 131 | 78 |
| 4XL | 124–132 | 140 | 78 |
Length measured mid back, including the neck edge. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 21 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm and 3.5 mm circulars: 40 and 80 or 100 cm; 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Choose Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt. Knit with one strand of the chosen yarn.
Metre requirements below are converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g. Colour allocations are approximate; values are rounded up to whole metres where needed. Allow for swatching, any length changes and whole-ball purchasing.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1092 |
| S | 1183 |
| M | 1183–1274 |
| L | 1456 |
| XL | 1547 |
| 2XL | 1638 |
| 3XL | 1729 |
| 4XL | 1820 |
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Adjust the needle size to achieve the pattern gauge rather than relying on the yarn label alone.
Frequently asked questions
What size suits a 103 cm chest?
Size L finishes at 115 cm, giving 12 cm of ease at that measurement.
Why are short rows used after the neckband?
They shape the neckline by adding height at the back before continuing the raglan yoke.