Frankie Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Frankie Sweater Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A relaxed striped raglan sweater knitted from the top down. Short rows shape the back neckline, then body and sleeves are worked 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: 3/5 on PetiteKnit’s scale. Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Designed for around 20 cm of positive ease. Compare your bust measurement with the finished circumference.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 102 | 51 |
| XS | 80–85 | 106 | 54 |
| S | 85–90 | 112 | 56 |
| M | 90–95 | 114 | 57 |
| L | 95–100 | 118 | 59 |
| XL | 100–110 | 124 | 61 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 130 | 63 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 140 | 65 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 150 | 68 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 160 | 70 |
Length is measured down the centre back.
Gauge and needles
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to match stitches and rows.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm); 3.5 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm); 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, worked single-stranded, is the stocked designer recommendation. Choose a main colour and a stripe colour.
Yarn requirements in metres
| Size | Peer Gynt main colour (m) | Peer Gynt stripe colour (m) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 637 | 364 |
| XS | 728 | 364 |
| S | 728 | 364 |
| M | 819 | 455 |
| L | 819 | 455 |
| XL | 819 | 455 |
| 2XL | 910 | 546 |
| 3XL | 910 | 546 |
| 4XL | 1001 | 546 |
| 5XL | 1001 | 637 |
Converted from the designer’s Peer Gynt quantities at 91 metres per 50 g. Round each colour or yarn up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching or added length.
Wild & Woolly alternative: Double Sunday
Choose Sandnes Garn Double Sunday as an owner-approved single-strand shop alternative. It is not the designer’s specified yarn for this adult edition.
Estimated Double Sunday requirements
| Size | Double Sunday main colour (m) | Double Sunday stripe colour (m) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 637 | 364 |
| XS | 728 | 364 |
| S | 728 | 364 |
| M | 819 | 455 |
| L | 819 | 455 |
| XL | 819 | 455 |
| 2XL | 910 | 546 |
| 3XL | 910 | 546 |
| 4XL | 1001 | 546 |
| 5XL | 1001 | 637 |
These equivalent-metre estimates retain the length of the designer’s Peer Gynt allowance, converted at 91 metres per 50 g; they are not confirmed designer consumption for Double Sunday. Double Sunday supplies 108 metres per sale unit, so its purchase quantities differ. Round each colour up to whole units and allow extra for swatching. Wash and block a swatch to check 20 stitches × 30 rows per 10 cm and the fabric before starting.
Frequently asked questions
How much ease does size S give a 90 cm bust?
Its 112 cm finished circumference gives 22 cm of positive ease in the designer’s example.
Are Frankie Sweater and Frankie Sweater Junior yarn quantities interchangeable?
No. The adult pattern recommends Peer Gynt at 20 stitches per 10 cm; the Junior specifies Double Sunday at 23 stitches per 10 cm. Use the table for the exact edition.
Where is the finished length measured?
Down the centre back. Compare that measurement with a sweater you like before altering the body length.