The Esther Sweater Man is worked from the top down in a texture pattern. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth and shaped with increases. Then the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked straight down in the round, continuing with the texture pattern. The sleeves are worked in the round on a circular needle from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. A ribbed edge is worked along the neck edge.
Begin by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size will give you the correct gauge – note that the gauge needs to be correct for both stitches and rows before the measurements given above can be achieved.
Size guide
The Esther Sweater Man is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 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 104 cm [41 inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size L. A size L sweater has a bust circumference of 119 cm [46¾ inches] which in the given example would give you 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust circumference: 103 (107) 111 (119) 123 (131) 135 (143) 155 cm [40½ (42¼) 43¾ (46¾) 48½ (51½) 53¼ (56¼) 61 inches]
Length: 68 (69) 70 (72) 74 (75) 77 (78) 79 cm [26¾ (27¼) 27½ (28¼) 29¼ (29½) 30¼ (30¾) 31 inches] measured mid back excl. neck edge
Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in texture pattern on a 4 mm [US6] needle after wash and blocking
Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 60 and 80 or 100 cm [24 and 32 or 40 inches] and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needle: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6]
Materials: 850 (900) 900 (950) 950 (1000) 1000 (1050) 1100 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [100 yds])
Difficulty: (4 out of 5)
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Petite Knit Esther Sweater Man - Knitting Pattern / Kit
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Published Thursday, 6 August 20265 out of 5Lovely needles to knit with, very smooth!
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Published Thursday, 6 August 20265 out of 5The perfect size circular needle for this beanie pattern. Lovely and smooth to knit with!
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Published Thursday, 6 August 20265 out of 5Beautiful yarn. Perfect choice for this Beanie!
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Published Thursday, 23 July 20265 out of 5Beautiful yarn!
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Published Friday, 17 July 20265 out of 5I ordered my wool on Tuesday and it was delivered the next day. Great service and I love knitting with this wool
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Published Sunday, 21 June 20265 out of 5I have always been a hater of dpns but these needles converted me. That grip the stitches so they don’t fall off but don’t snag them. Perfect length. Clover never disappoints
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Published Saturday, 20 June 20265 out of 5Very wooly wool!! Smells like wool and is probably going to be a little itchy, but so so warm! Very lovely to knit with, will definitely use again for future projects!
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Published Friday, 19 June 20265 out of 5I have knitted quite a few things with Sandnes Garn and find it's soft and lovely to knit with. Highly recommend
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Published Friday, 22 May 20264 out of 5I bought the “kit” for the PetiteKnit Zipper sweater light using Peer Gynt. I was delighted with the service from the Ribbon Rose and the quality of the yarn and pattern, first rate. However, I was disappointed that the appropriate zipper was not included in the kit.
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Published Thursday, 19 March 20265 out of 5The wool was given to me by my daughter as a birthday gift - it is fabulous to work with & when I sent for more, your company was excellent - order was sent & arrived within 4 days great service.