{"product_id":"celeste-sweater-junior-petite-knit-patterns","title":"Celeste Sweater Junior | Petite Knit patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celeste Sweater Junior is worked from the top down and has a circular yoke. First the neck edge is worked, then the yoke is worked in the round in the charted colorwork pattern using 5 different colors. Short rows are worked after the stranded pattern has been completed to raise the back and create a nice fit. The body and sleeves are worked in the round in stockinette stitch and finished with a rib edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that stranded knitting often needs to be worked on a needle 0.5-1 mm larger to maintain the same gauge as the stockinette stitch sections worked in one color. For this reason, you need to work a swatch in both the stranded colorwork pattern and in solid stockinette stitch before starting your sweater. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celeste Sweater Junior is designed to have approx. 15-19 cm [6-7½ inches] of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (78) 82 cm [20¾ (21¼) 22 (22½) 23¼ (24½) 25¼ (26¾) 28¼ (30¾) 32¼ inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are listed on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the sweater is knitted in the correct gauge). If the recipient measures 56 cm [22 inches] around the chest, you should knit a size 3-4 years. Size 3-4 years has a chest circumference of 73 cm [28¾ inches] which will, in this example, give 17 cm [6¾ inches] of positive ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the lengths to the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is short\/taller than average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes: \u003c\/b\u003e1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 (71) 73 (74) 78 (78) 81 (86) 89 (92) 97 cm [26¾ (28) 28¾ (29¼) 30¾ (30¾) 32 (33¾) 35 (36¼) 38¼ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e37 (39) 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 cm [14½ (15¼) 15¾ (16½) 17¼ (18) 19 (19¾) 20½ (21¼) 22 inches] (measured mid back excl. neck edge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 sts x 20-22 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x 4 inches] in colorwork pattern on a 4.5 mm [US7] needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] \/ 40, 60 and\/or 80 cm [16, 24 and\/or 32 inches], 4 mm [US6] \/ 60 and\/or 80 cm [24 and\/or 32 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] \/ 40, 60 or 80 cm [16, 24 or 32 inches] and 3 mm [US2½] \/ 40 cm [16 inches]; Optionally: A larger needle size for knitting the colorwork pattern; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6], 3.5 mm [US4] and 3 mm [US2½] (unless the Magic Loop technique is used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain color:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g DK (approx. 50 g = 91 m [98 yds])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrast color:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g DK (approx. 50 g = 91 m [98 yds]) of each of the 4 colours (excl. swatch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58214160892235,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9285\/8699\/files\/IMG-2900.png?v=1787310680","url":"https:\/\/manchesterwoolandyarn.com\/products\/celeste-sweater-junior-petite-knit-patterns","provider":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}