Storm Sweater Man Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Storm Sweater Man — 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. Pick up and knit the sleeves in the round, then finish the neck.
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 10–15 cm positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually less in larger sizes.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86–91 | 104 | 69 |
| S | 91–96 | 112 | 70 |
| M | 96–101 | 112 | 71 |
| L | 101–107 | 120 | 72 |
| XL | 107–113 | 128 | 74 |
| 2XL | 113–119 | 128 | 75 |
| 3XL | 119–124 | 136 | 77 |
| 4XL | 124–132 | 144 | 78 |
| 5XL | 132–144 | 152 | 79 |
Length excludes the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 32 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; 3.5 mm circulars: 40, 80 and/or 100 cm; 4 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 4 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (m) |
|---|---|
| XS | 1456 m |
| S | 1547 m |
| M | 1547–1638 m |
| L | 1638 m |
| XL | 1638 m |
| 2XL | 1638–1729 m |
| 3XL | 1729 m |
| 4XL | 1820 m |
| 5XL | 1911 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.
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
Does the Man version have the standard Storm fit?
Use this version’s own measurements. It is designed with approximately 10–15 cm of ease in smaller sizes, decreasing in larger sizes, and has a longer body.
Does the listed length include the neck rib?
No. These 69–79 cm finished lengths exclude the neck edge.