Novice Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down round-yoke sweater in stocking stitch with ribbed neck, hem and cuffs. Begin at the neckband and shape the yoke with four evenly spaced increase rounds, then work the body and sleeves.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 5–10 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 91 | 54 |
| S | 85–90 | 98 | 55 |
| M | 90–95 | 103 | 57 |
| L | 95–100 | 109 | 60 |
| XL | 100–110 | 116 | 62 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 128 | 64 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 138 | 65 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 149 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 161 | 68 |
Mid-back length excludes the neckband.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 16 stitches × 21 rows in stocking stitch on 6 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 5.5 mm and 6 mm circulars: 40 and 80 or 100 cm; 5.5 mm double-pointed needles, unless using Magic Loop.
Designer difficulty: 1 out of 5.
Approved shop yarn options
Option 1: New Zealand Merino 12ply, single strand
Knit New Zealand Merino 12ply with one strand on its own.
| Size | New Zealand Merino 12ply — estimated metres |
|---|---|
| XS | 750 m |
| S | 875 m |
| M | 875 m |
| L | 1000 m |
| XL | 1125 m |
| 2XL | 1125 m |
| 3XL | 1250 m |
| 4XL | 1375 m |
| 5XL | 1500 m |
Option 2: 10ply with 2ply mohair
Hold one strand of your chosen 10ply yarn with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. The 10ply range is left open; ask the shop to help choose one that gives the required fabric and gauge.
| Size | 10ply main yarn — estimated metres | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair — estimated metres |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 750 m | 848 m |
| S | 875 m | 848 m |
| M | 875 m | 1060 m |
| L | 1000 m | 1060 m |
| XL | 1125 m | 1060 m |
| 2XL | 1125 m | 1060–1272 m |
| 3XL | 1250 m | 1272 m |
| 4XL | 1375 m | 1272 m |
| 5XL | 1500 m | 1484 m |
Equivalent-metre planning estimates, not tested substitute consumption: the main-yarn estimates preserve the designer’s original main-strand allowance at 125 m per 50 g. Where mohair is used, its separate allowance is converted at 212 m per 25 g. A single thicker yarn uses the main-strand length estimate only; do not add the mohair length to it. Choose one complete option, round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching, gauge differences or changes in length.
These are Wild & Woolly shop alternatives. Wash and block a generous swatch and match 16 stitches × 21 rows per 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch, checking drape and fit. Start with the pattern’s 6 mm needles and adjust as needed; the yarn’s ply label alone does not confirm the gauge.
Frequently asked questions
How is the regular Novice yoke shaped?
It is a round yoke, shaped with increases on four rounds spread along the yoke, rather than raglan lines.
Can I use the Mohair Edition’s gauge and quantities?
No. This regular version uses 16 stitches × 21 rows on 6 mm needles, while the Mohair Edition uses a finer gauge and different quantities.
Are the 12ply and 10ply yarns used together?
No. Choose either one strand of New Zealand Merino 12ply alone, or one strand of a 10ply yarn with one strand of 2ply mohair. The two option tables are separate purchases.