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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Published Friday, 20 December 20245 out of 5Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt 8ply is a joy to knit with - I am delighted with the way it is knitting up - perfect for Petite Knits Lulu Slipover - thank you Ribbon Rose
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Published Friday, 20 December 20245 out of 5This is my first time using this yarn and am very pleased with it. I’m using it to crochet a jumper/vest for the winter and am very happy with how it is turning out so far.
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Published Thursday, 19 December 20245 out of 5First time knitting with this wool. Lovely & soft knits up beautifully. Great colour range. As always fast & efficient service. Thank you.
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Published Thursday, 19 December 20245 out of 5A beautiful wool very close to colour as depicted on website. Prompt delivery so a very pleasing purchase
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Published Thursday, 28 November 20245 out of 5This is lovely to work with. I used this to knit the Arne and Carlos mystery Christmas stocking knit along.
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Published Friday, 15 November 20245 out of 5Excellent experience ordering wool from Ribbon Rose! Fast and seamless - my parcel arrived super quick. Thank you!
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Published Saturday, 26 October 20245 out of 5This is an amazing 8ply wool, I usually only knit with 2-3-4ply yarns. But loving this wool. Can't wait until it's finished to wear it. I give 10/10 for this wool Thanks for the opportunity to write a review.,Dianne
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Published Thursday, 24 October 20245 out of 5Great place to buy wool. Ordered one day and next day its delivered. Wool is soft and lovely to knit with.
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Published Thursday, 17 October 20245 out of 5Beautiful yarn to knit with - glides along the needles. Wonderful stitch definition. Will use again.