Saga Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Saga Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down textured sweater with a sculptural diamond pattern. Shape the back and picked-up shoulders, join the yoke with raglan increases, then work the body and sleeves in the round. Add the ribbed neck edge last.
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 20 cm positive ease in the smaller sizes, gradually less in the larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 101 | 55 |
| XS | 80–85 | 105 | 57 |
| S | 85–90 | 110 | 59 |
| M | 90–95 | 116 | 61 |
| L | 95–100 | 121 | 62 |
| XL | 100–110 | 126 | 63 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 135 | 66 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 140 | 69 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 151 | 71 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 162 | 73 |
Length excludes the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 27 rows in the texture pattern on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3 mm circulars: 40, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 5 out of 5.
Shop yarn option
Shop-approved single-strand alternatives: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. Choose one yarn.
| Size | Estimated metres |
|---|---|
| XXS | 1188 m |
| XS | 1188 m |
| S | 1296 m |
| M | 1296 m |
| L | 1404 m |
| XL | 1404 m |
| 2XL | 1512 m |
| 3XL | 1512 m |
| 4XL | 1620 m |
| 5XL | 1620 m |
Length-based estimates from the designer’s single-strand wool allowance (108 m per 50 g), rather than a tested substitute quantity. Match the pattern’s washed and blocked gauge and check the fabric before ordering.
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
Is Saga a plain stocking-stitch sweater?
No. Its all-over texture and shaping require attention to the pattern; PetiteKnit rates it 5 out of 5.
Is Double Sunday an original designer yarn?
Double Sunday is our approved shop substitute, knitted single stranded. Its metre estimates preserve the original 108 m per 50 g allowance; confirm the 23-stitch textured gauge and fabric after washing and blocking.
How do I choose a Saga size?
Compare your bust measurement with the finished bust table. The design has approximately 20 cm of room in smaller sizes, gradually less in larger sizes; that ease is already included in the finished measurements.