{"product_id":"key-sweater-man-petite-knit-patterns","title":"Key Sweater Man | Petite Knit patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Key Sweater Man is worked from the top down with raglan increases. Short rows are worked after the neck rib edge to shape the neckline. Sleeves and body are worked in the round and are finished with rib edges. The sweater is worked in a two-color stripe pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Key Sweater Man is designed to have approx. 10 cm [4 inches] of positive ease. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 86-91 (91-96) 96-101 (101-107) 107-113 (113-119) 119-124 (124-132) 132-144 cm [33¾-35¾ (35¾-37¾) 37¾-39¾ (39¾-42¼) 42¼-44½ (44½-46¾) 46¾-48¾ (48¾-52) 52-56¾ inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are on the front page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size to knit. For example, if you measure 101 cm [39¾ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size M. A size M sweater has a bust circumference of 112 cm [44 inches] which in the given example would give you 11 cm [4¼ inches] of positive ease. Schematics can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1508\/6772\/files\/Key_Sweater_Man_Schematics.pdf?v=1738226519\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104 (108) 112 (120) 124 (132) 136 (140) 152 cm [41 (42½) 44 (47¼) 48¾ (52) 53½ (55) 59¾ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 (69) 70 (72) 74 (75) 76 (77) 78 cm [26¾ (27¼) 27½ (28¼) 29¼ (29½) 30 (30¼) 30¾ inches] (measured mid back excl. neck edge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in colorwork pattern and stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] \/ 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches] and 4 mm [US6] \/ 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] (unless the Magic Loop technique is used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: 450 (500) 500 (550) 550 (550-600) 600 (600) 650 g DK weight yarn (approx. 50 g = 100 m [109 yds])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStripe colour: \u003c\/strong\u003e300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (350) 350 (400) 400 g DK weight yarn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112763498827,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9285\/8699\/files\/IMG-1319.png?v=1777050676","url":"https:\/\/manchesterwoolandyarn.com\/products\/key-sweater-man-petite-knit-patterns","provider":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}