Storm Slipover Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Storm Slipover Junior — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down knit-and-purl textured design with shaped shoulders. Work the back yoke, pick up each shoulder, join the front and then work the body in the round. Finish the neck and armholes with ribbing.
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 10 cm positive ease.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 60 | 35 |
| 2–3 years | 64 | 36 |
| 3–4 years | 68 | 38 |
| 4–5 years | 68 | 40 |
| 5–6 years | 72 | 41 |
| 6–7 years | 72 | 43 |
| 7–8 years | 76 | 45 |
| 8–9 years | 80 | 46 |
| 9–10 years | 84 | 48 |
| 10–12 years | 88 | 51 |
| 12–14 years | 92 | 52 |
Length is measured mid back.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 32 rows in the texture pattern on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 60 or 80 cm; 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 60 and/or 80 cm.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Option 1
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 273 m |
| 2–3 years | 273–364 m |
| 3–4 years | 364 m |
| 4–5 years | 364 m |
| 5–6 years | 364 m |
| 6–7 years | 364–455 m |
| 7–8 years | 455 m |
| 8–9 years | 455 m |
| 9–10 years | 546 m |
| 10–12 years | 546 m |
| 12–14 years | 637 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt: 91 m per 50 g. Rounded up to whole metres where needed.
Option 2
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (m) |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 324 m |
| 2–3 years | 324 m |
| 3–4 years | 324–432 m |
| 4–5 years | 432 m |
| 5–6 years | 432 m |
| 6–7 years | 432 m |
| 7–8 years | 432–540 m |
| 8–9 years | 540 m |
| 9–10 years | 540 m |
| 10–12 years | 540–648 m |
| 12–14 years | 648 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g. Rounded up to whole metres where needed.
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
Are Peer Gynt and Double Sunday interchangeable metre for metre?
They are separate designer yarn options with different quantities and lengths per ball. Use the complete table for the yarn you choose.
Which size measurements should I compare?
Use the eleven finished chest and length measurements here, from 1–2 to 12–14 years. Compare with a well-fitting garment rather than relying on age alone.