{"product_id":"novice-sweater-petite-knit-patterns","title":"Novice Sweater | Petite Knit patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novice Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. That means that you will begin by knitting the neckband, then the yoke, then the body, and finally the sleeves. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, while the neckband, bottom edge (waist band), and cuffs are knit in rib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novice Sweater has a round yoke, which is shaped by knitting increases on four rounds evenly separated on the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize guide and measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can only rely on the measurements in the pattern if you are able to achieve the correct gauge. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are intended to fit a bust measurement of approximately 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39¼) 39¼-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches] . The Novice Sweater is meant to have a loose fit (positive ease) of 5-10 cm [2-4 inches]. This means that if your bust circumference is 90 cm [35½ inches] (measure yourself with a measuring tape), you should knit a size S that has a bust of 98 cm [38½ inches]. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes: \u003c\/b\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweater’s bust:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 (98) 103 (109) 116 (128) 138 (149) 161 cm [35¾ (38½) 40½ (43) 45½ (50½) 54¼ (58½) 63½ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeasured mid back without neckband: 54 (55) 57 (60) 62 (64) 65 (66) 68 cm [21¼ (21¾) 22½ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 25½ (26) 26¾ inches] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 6 mm [US10] needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 mm [US9] and 6 mm [US10] \/ 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches] circular needles, 5.5 mm double pointed needles (unless Magic Loop method is used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested yarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 g DK weight yarn  (50 g = 125 m [137 yards]) \u003cstrong\u003eheld together with\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125-150) 150 (150) 175 g Kid Silk Mohair  (approx. 25 g = 212 m [232 yards]) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 (350) 400\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cchrome_annotation role=\"link\"\u003e(450) 450-500\u003c\/chrome_annotation\u003e (500) 550 (600) 650 g Aran (approx. 50 g = 110 m [120 yards])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★ (1 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57228192940363,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9285\/8699\/files\/IMG-1555.png?v=1778073882","url":"https:\/\/manchesterwoolandyarn.com\/products\/novice-sweater-petite-knit-patterns","provider":"Manchester Wool \u0026 Yarn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}