Weekend Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Weekend Sweater — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A roomy top-down sweater with short-row shoulder shaping. Work the back and separate shoulders, join the front and back for the body, then pick up the sleeves and work them downwards 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 30 cm positive ease in smaller sizes, gradually less in larger sizes.
| Size | To fit bust (cm) | Finished bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 115 | 61 |
| S | 85–90 | 120 | 62 |
| M | 90–95 | 125 | 65 |
| L | 95–100 | 128 | 66 |
| XL | 100–110 | 133 | 67 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 141 | 68 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 149 | 69 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 155 | 70 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 165 | 71 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and skill
Gauge: 15 stitches × 20 rows in stocking stitch on 5.5 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 5.5 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 5 mm circular: 80 or 100 cm; 4.5 mm circular: 40 cm; 5.5 mm double-pointed needles, or Magic Loop.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Shop yarn options
Choose African Expressions Harmony, or Inca Spun Alpaca Wool Mix, or Amano Warmi as your 10ply main yarn. Hold one strand with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. These are owner-approved shop substitutes; buy the main and mohair components separately.
| Size | 10ply main — estimated metres | Tynn Silk Mohair — estimated metres |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 1000 m | 848–1060 m |
| S | 1000 m | 1060 m |
| M | 1000–1200 m | 1060 m |
| L | 1200 m | 1060 m |
| XL | 1200 m | 1060 m |
| 2XL | 1200 m | 1060 m |
| 3XL | 1400 m | 1272 m |
| 4XL | 1400 m | 1484 m |
| 5XL | 1600 m | 1484 m |
Length-based estimates from the original main-yarn allowance at 200 m per 100 g and companion allowance at 212 m per 25 g. They are not gram-for-gram replacements or test-knitted quantities. Match the washed and blocked gauge and check the fabric before ordering.
Allow extra for swatching or changes in length and round up to complete sale units. Adjust needle size as needed to match both stitch and row gauge.
Frequently asked questions
How much room does Weekend Sweater have?
The smaller sizes are designed with approximately 30 cm positive ease, decreasing gradually in larger sizes. Size S measures 120 cm around, giving 30 cm ease on a 90 cm bust.
Which needle list is used here?
The list follows the held English 2.0 pattern: 5.5 mm main circulars and double-pointed needles, a 5 mm circular for the body rib, and a 4.5 mm circular for the neck.