Scarlet Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Scarlet Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A relaxed top-down sweater with raised knit columns along the front, back, sides and sleeves. Short rows shape the shoulders. Work the body and sleeves in the round and finish with the ribbed neck edge.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished item are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 25 cm positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually less in larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 106 | 54 |
| XS | 80–85 | 110 | 55 |
| S | 85–90 | 115 | 57 |
| M | 90–95 | 122 | 60 |
| L | 95–100 | 125 | 62 |
| XL | 100–110 | 132 | 64 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 143 | 66 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 150 | 70 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 157 | 72 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 167 | 74 |
Length excludes the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 36 rows in stocking stitch on 3 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 2.5 mm circulars: 40 and 80 cm; 2.5 mm and 3 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (m) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 1404 m |
| XS | 1512 m |
| S | 1620 m |
| M | 1620–1728 m |
| L | 1728 m |
| XL | 1836 m |
| 2XL | 1836–1944 m |
| 3XL | 1944 m |
| 4XL | 2052 m |
| 5XL | 2160 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g. Rounded up to whole metres where needed.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match 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 Scarlet Sweater have the cardigan’s difficulty rating?
No. PetiteKnit rates the sweater 3 out of 5; the cardigan has additional front-band techniques.
Do I hold Double Sunday with mohair?
No. The stocked designer option uses one strand of Double Sunday on its own, at the pattern’s firm 23-stitch gauge.