
Esther Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
Esther Sweater Junior
The Esther Sweater Junior is a textured, seamless sweater worked from the top down with a beautiful structured motif. The sweater begins with a shaped back yoke, then shoulder stitches are picked up and joined for the front. Front and back are united at the underarm and continued in the round. Sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The folded ribbed neckline adds polish and structure. Designed for approximately 20 cm of positive ease, this sweater is both practical and stylish for children aged 1–14 years.
Size Chart
Measurement (cm) | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
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Chest circumference | 69 | 73 | 77 | 81 | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 | 105 |
Finished Length (Mid Back) | 36 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 |
Yarn Requirements
Yarn | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-8 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
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Peer Gynt / Double Sunday | 300g | 350g | 350g | 400g | 400g | 450g | 500g | 550g | 550g | 600g | 650g |
Yarn Weight - 8Ply: Peer Gynt (91m/50g) or Double Sunday (108m/50g)
Project Details
- Needles: 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm circular and DPNs (or use Magic Loop)
- Tension: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in texture pattern on 4 mm after blocking
- Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle
- Size Guide: Designed with approx. 20 cm of positive ease. Choose a size based on actual chest measurement and adjust length if needed.
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)