Olga Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Olga Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A relaxed striped pullover worked from the top down. Shape the back shoulders with short rows while knitting the stripes, work each shoulder separately and join for the front. Work the body and picked-up sleeves in the round; add the folded 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 23 cm positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually less in larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 103 | 52 |
| XS | 80–85 | 108 | 53 |
| S | 85–90 | 114 | 54 |
| M | 90–95 | 118 | 56 |
| L | 95–100 | 123 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 131 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 141 | 62 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 149 | 66 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 157 | 68 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 165 | 70 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles and notions: 4 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles, unless using Magic Loop.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand at a time. Change colours for the stripes; buy each colour separately.
| Size | Colour 1 (dark) (metres) | Colour 2 (light) (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 455–546 m | 455 m |
| XS | 546 m | 455–546 m |
| S | 546 m | 546 m |
| M | 637 m | 546 m |
| L | 637 m | 637 m |
| XL | 637–728 m | 637 m |
| 2XL | 728 m | 637 m |
| 3XL | 728 m | 728 m |
| 4XL | 819 m | 728 m |
| 5XL | 819 m | 819 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g, rounded up to whole metres.
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
How much room does size M give a 95 cm bust?
Its finished chest is 118 cm, giving 23 cm of positive ease. Intended ease is approximately 23 cm in smaller sizes and gradually less in larger sizes.
Can I use the Olga Jacket quantities for the sweater?
Use this sweater’s own table. The dark-colour quantities differ, and the pullover finishes with a folded neck rather than the jacket’s front plackets.
Does Peer Gynt need mohair for Olga Sweater?
No. Knit this designer option with one strand of Peer Gynt on its own, changing between the two stripe colours.