Key Sweater Man Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Key Sweater Man
The Key Sweater Man is worked from the top down with raglan increases.
Short rows are worked after the neck rib edge to shape the neckline. The body and sleeves are worked in the round and finished with rib edges.
The sweater features a classic two-colour stripe pattern throughout.
The sweater is designed with approx. 10 cm of positive ease.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Designed to fit bust circumference:
86–91 (91–96) 96–101 (101–107) 107–113 (113–119) 119–124 (124–132) 132–144 cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust circumference (cm) | 104 | 108 | 112 | 120 | 124 | 132 | 136 | 140 | 152 |
| Length (cm)* | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 |
*Measured mid back excluding neck edge.
Designed with approx. 10 cm of positive ease.
Yarn Requirements
Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m)
Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50g = 108m)
Main Colour
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 910 | 910 | 1,001 | 1,001–1,092 | 1,092 | 1,092 | 1,183 | 1,183 | 1,274 |
Stripe Colour
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 546 | 546 | 546 | 637 | 637 | 637 | 637 | 728 | 728 |
Needles
Circular needles:
3.5 mm (40 and 80 or 100 cm)
4 mm (40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm)
Double-pointed needles:
3.5 mm and 4 mm (unless using Magic Loop)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
20 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch and colorwork pattern on 4 mm needles
Construction
• Worked top down
• Raglan increases
• Short-row neck shaping
• Body worked in the round
• Sleeves worked in the round
• Ribbed edges
• Two-colour stripe pattern
Skill Level
★ ★ ★ ★
Advanced intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with colourwork and garment construction.