Novice Slipover Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Slipover Junior — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down stocking-stitch slipover. Work the back yoke, pick up the shoulders and join them for the front. Join front and back at the underarms and work the body in the round; add ribbed neckline and armhole edges at the end.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 10 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 53 | 61 | 36 |
| 2–3 years | 54 | 64 | 37 |
| 3–4 years | 56 | 66 | 38 |
| 4–5 years | 57 | 67 | 40 |
| 5–6 years | 59 | 69 | 41 |
| 6–7 years | 62 | 72 | 43 |
| 7–8 years | 64 | 74 | 44 |
| 8–9 years | 68 | 78 | 45 |
| 9–10 years | 72 | 80 | 47 |
| 10–12 years | 77 | 84 | 49 |
| 12–14 years | 82 | 90 | 52 |
Length includes the neck rib edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circular: 60 or 80 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40 and 60 cm.
Designer difficulty: 1 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Option 1
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (metres) |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 273 m |
| 2–3 years | 273 m |
| 3–4 years | 364 m |
| 4–5 years | 364 m |
| 5–6 years | 364 m |
| 6–7 years | 455 m |
| 7–8 years | 455 m |
| 8–9 years | 546 m |
| 9–10 years | 546 m |
| 10–12 years | 637 m |
| 12–14 years | 637 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g.
Option 2
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (metres) |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 324 m |
| 2–3 years | 324 m |
| 3–4 years | 324–432 m |
| 4–5 years | 432 m |
| 5–6 years | 432 m |
| 6–7 years | 540 m |
| 7–8 years | 540 m |
| 8–9 years | 540 m |
| 9–10 years | 648 m |
| 10–12 years | 648 m |
| 12–14 years | 756 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge and check the fabric; adjust needle size as needed. Round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Junior pattern include embroidery instructions?
No. PetiteKnit explicitly notes that instructions for embroidery are not included.
How do I choose a size if age and chest differ?
Use actual chest measurements and the finished table. A 62 cm chest has 10 cm of ease in the 72 cm size 6–7 years; adjust length to suit the child.