Hanstholm Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit

The Hanstholm Sweater Junior is worked from the top down with raglan increases along the yoke.

After the neck rib is worked, short rows are added to shape the neckline for a comfortable fit. The sweater is worked seamlessly throughout.

The sweater is designed with approx. 15 cm of positive ease.
Choose a size based on the child’s chest measurement. If the child’s measurements differ from the age guide, the body and sleeve lengths can be adjusted accordingly. Sizes

1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–10) 10–12 (12–14) years

Designed to fit chest circumference:

53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (72) 78 (82) cm Finished Measurements Size (years) 1–2 2–3 3–4 4–5 5–6 6–7 7–8 8–10 10–12 12–14 Bust circumference (cm) 65 67 71 74 77 81 84 88 92 96 Length (cm) 36 37 40 43 44 45 47 49 54 57

Measured mid back including neck edge.

Designed with approx. 15 cm of positive ease. Yarn Requirements

Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m) Size (years) 1–2 2–3 3–4 4–5 5–6 6–7 7–8 8–10 10–12 12–14 Meterage required (m) 455 546 546 637 637 728 728 910 910 1,001 Needles

Circular needles:
4 mm (40 cm and 60 or 80 cm)
3 mm (40 cm)

Double-pointed needles:
4 mm

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge

21 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles Construction

• Worked top down
• Raglan increases
• Short-row neckline shaping
• Seamless construction Skill Level

★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with raglan shaping and short rows.