The Novice Sweater by PetiteKnit
The Novice Sweater by PetiteKnit
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This simple design comes in a number of variations including:
The Novice Sweater - Chunky Edition
The Novice Sweater - Mohair Edition
The Novice Sweater Junior
The Novice Cardigan - Mohair Edition
The Novice Cardigan - Chunky Edition
The Novice Slipover for women
The Novice Slipover for men
and more!
The 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.
The Novice Sweater has a round yoke, which is shaped by knitting increases on four rounds evenly separated on the yoke.
Size guide and measurements
You 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].
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Sweater’s bust:
91 (98) 103 (109) 116 (128) 138 (149) 161 cm
[35¾ (38½) 40½ (43) 45½ (50½) 54¼ (58½) 63½ inches]
Total length:
Measured mid back without neckband: 54 (55) 57 (60) 62 (64) 65 (66) 68 cm
[21¼ (21¾) 22½ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 25½ (26) 26¾ inches]
Gauge:
16 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 6 mm [US10] needles
Suggested needles:
Circular needles: 5.5 mm [US9] and 6 mm [US10] / 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches]
Double pointed needles: 5.5 mm [US9] (unless Magic Loop method is used)
Suggested yarn:
Suggestion 1: 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 g Jensen by Isager Yarn (50 g = 125 m [137 yards]) held together with 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125-150) 150 (150) 175 g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yards])
Suggestion 2: 350 (350) 400 (450) 450-500 (500) 550 (600) 650 g Snefnug by CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m [120 yards])
Suggestion 3: 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m [164 yards])
This equates to:
Approx.
750 (875) 875 (1000) 1125 (1125) 1250 (1375) 1500 m of DK weight yarn held together with the equivalent meterage of mohair silk lace weight yarn.
Or 1 strand of Aran weight yarn used on its own.
Difficulty: ★ (1 out of 5)
Suitable yarns include:
Along with the original three natural shades, there are now eight beautiful new dyed shades depicting the depth and captivating colours of the countryside of Yorkshire, home of West Yorkshire Spinners. From the luscious green rolling hills of the Pennine Way to the rugged, brooding beauty of the natural limestone rocks at Malham Cove, the essence of Yorkshire is spun into every skein.
This 100% British Bluefaced Leicester yarn is spun from the finest British fleece and a superb example of the quality of British wool.
Yarn weight: DK
Ball weight: 100g hank
Composition: 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool
Yarn length: 244yds / 224m per 100g
Needles: 4mm
Tension: 22 stitches x 28 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
The first of my European Yarns!
Loch Lomond is a tweedy yarn with neps. It is woollen spun, giving it both volume and a good long meterage that will work for DK projects on a larger needle and even sport-weight patterns on a smaller needle at a tighter gauge.
It is GOTS certfified – from sheep to dye stuff, from production to stock keeping and packing, each step is inspected carefully and in line with very strict organic and social standards.
GOTS certified by Control Union CU 890756.
Material: 100% Wool
Yardage: 150m/50g
Needle: 4-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Scroll down to see the colours and read more about BC Garn and GOTS
In this luxury British breed blend, each shade is inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats.
100% of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep.
Yarn weight: DK
Approximate meterage: 204m/223yds per 100g
Hank size: 100g
Tension/gauge swatch: 24 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4” (4mm needle)
Suggested needle size: 4mm
Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted spun wool)
Hand wash and dry flat.
This beautifully soft and silky blend of mohair and silk is spun in South Africa from fibre produced to the highest welfare and environmental standards. The colour range is carefully selected to match standard solid yarns. It can be worked on its own or held with another yarn to create an endless variety of fabrics.
Material: 72% Mohair, 28% Silk
Yardage: 210m/25g
Needle: 3.5-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: hand wash only
Please note that there is a further brand of Mohair silk lace weight in the sale bin here
Along avec Anna mohair silk is certified cruelty free, and REACH compliant, meaning that no harmful chemicals have been used in the processing. (See below for more details about these standards)
72% fine kid mohair and 28% mulberry silk
Ball : 25g
Meterage : 210m
Can be knit single, double or with a thread of merino to get a DK weight gauge.
Hand wash
The raw materials for our yarns come from South Africa. Our spinning mill is RMS / RWS and oeko-tex certified, which ensures the wool is produced with respect for animals, humans and the environment.
Each shade in this luxury British breed blend is inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats.
Yarn weight: Aran
Approximate meterage: 154m/168yds per 100g
Hank size: 100g
Tension/gauge swatch: 24 rows, 19 sts to 10cm/4” (5mm needle)
Suggested needle size: 4.5-5.5mm
Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted wool). 100% from non-mulesed sheep.
Hand wash and dry flat.