Louvre Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnits
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Louvre Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A roomy top-down raglan sweater. Short rows after the neck rib shape the neckline, while raglan increases build the yoke.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished item are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 20 cm positive ease. A 92 cm bust in size M has 22 cm of ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 106 | 57 |
| S | 85–90 | 110 | 58 |
| M | 90–95 | 114 | 60 |
| L | 95–100 | 120 | 62 |
| XL | 100–110 | 128 | 63 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 136 | 64 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 146 | 65 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 154 | 66 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 40 and 80 or 100 cm; 3.5 mm circular: 40 cm; 4 mm double-pointed needles, unless using Magic Loop.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted single stranded. Metres are converted from the designer’s 91 m per 50 g quantities.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1092 |
| S | 1092–1183 |
| M | 1183–1274 |
| L | 1365 |
| XL | 1365–1456 |
| 2XL | 1365–1456 |
| 3XL | 1547 |
| 4XL | 1729 |
Wash and block a swatch to match the pattern gauge and check the finished fabric. Allow extra yarn for swatching, added length or other alterations, and round up when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Louvre Sweater intended to fit closely?
It has a roomy fit of approximately 20 cm positive ease. In the designer’s example, a 92 cm bust in size M gives 22 cm of ease.
Where is the neckline shaped?
Short rows are worked after the neck rib edge. The yoke then grows through raglan increases in the top-down construction.