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Niels Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit

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The Niels Sweater Junior is worked seamlessly from the top down. The back yoke is shaped with short rows and increases, stitches are picked up for the shoulders, and the yoke is joined to work in the round. The body and sleeves are worked in the round, followed by a folded ribbed neck edge finished with double knitting.

Designed with approximately 18-20 cm of positive ease.

Sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-11) 11-12 (12-13) years
Finished chest 72 (74) 76 (78) 80 (82) 84 (88) 92 (94) 96 (98) cm
Length 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48) 50 (52) 54 (56) 57 (58) cm
Gauge 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles
Needles 3, 3.5 and 4 mm circular needles; 3.5 and 4 mm DPNs or Magic Loop
Yarn - Peer Gynt Approx. 546 (546) 546-637 (637) 637 (728) 728 (819) 819 (910) 910 (1001) metres
Alternative - Double Sunday Approx. 540 (540) 540-648 (648) 648 (756) 756 (864) 864 (972) 972 (1080) metres
Difficulty 4 out of 5

Printed pattern in English.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are available for the Niels Sweater Junior knitting pattern?
The Niels Sweater Junior pattern is available in sizes for children aged 1-2 to 12-13 years, with finished chest measurements ranging from 72 cm to 98 cm.
What skill level is required to knit the Niels Sweater Junior?
The pattern is rated 4 out of 5 for difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in knitting sweaters and following detailed instructions.
What yarns are recommended for knitting the Niels Sweater Junior?
You can use Peer Gynt or an alternative like Double Sunday yarn, with approximately 540 to 1001 meters needed depending on the size you choose.
What knitting techniques are involved in creating the Niels Sweater Junior?
The pattern involves seamless top-down construction, shaping with short rows, picking up stitches for shoulders, and a folded ribbed neck edge with double knitting.
What is the gauge and needle size required for knitting the Niels Sweater Junior?
The pattern recommends a gauge of 20 stitches x 28 rows per 10 x 10 cm using 4 mm needles, and includes circular and DPN/ Magic Loop needles for different parts of the project.