Olga Jacket Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Olga Jacket — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A relaxed striped button-front cardigan worked from the top down. Shape the back shoulders with short rows while knitting the stripes, then work each shoulder separately. Join the fronts and back for a body worked flat; pick up the sleeves and finish with front plackets and a 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 23 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 | 103 | 52 |
| XS | 80–85 | 108 | 53 |
| S | 85–90 | 114 | 54 |
| M | 90–95 | 118 | 56 |
| L | 95–100 | 123 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 131 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 141 | 62 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 149 | 66 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 157 | 68 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 165 | 70 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles and notions: 4 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles, unless using Magic Loop.
6 buttons, 20 mm diameter.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand at a time. Change colours for the stripes; buy each colour separately.
| Size | Colour 1 (dark) (metres) | Colour 2 (light) (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 546 m | 455 m |
| XS | 546 m | 455–546 m |
| S | 546–637 m | 546 m |
| M | 637 m | 546 m |
| L | 728 m | 637 m |
| XL | 728 m | 637 m |
| 2XL | 728–819 m | 637 m |
| 3XL | 819 m | 728 m |
| 4XL | 819 m | 728 m |
| 5XL | 910 m | 819 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g, rounded up to whole metres.
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 Olga Jacket need six buttons in every size?
Yes. The designer lists six buttons, 20 mm in diameter, across the size range.
Is the cardigan body knitted in the round?
The body is worked back and forth for the open front. The sleeves are worked down from stitches picked up around the armholes.
Are the Peer Gynt colours combined into a double strand?
No. Use one strand of Peer Gynt at a time and change colours to make the stripes. Buy each colour’s separate metre requirement.