Product Description
The Retrofit sweater is designed to be a relaxed fit sweater with 2” - 4” (5 - 10cm) positive ease. The sweater is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked up to the armholes, followed by the two sleeves up to the armhole. The stitches for the sleeves and body are then joined and the yoke is worked. The back hem of the sweater is ‘dipped’ with short row shaping.
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Retrofit Mini Me Sweater by Sue Stratford
What is Being Made
The Retrofit Mini Me Sweater is a children's knitted pullover sweater designed by Sue Stratford. This pattern offers eight size options ranging from 6-12 months through 12-14 years, making it a versatile choice for growing children. The sweater is designed to be worn with 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of positive ease for comfortable, relaxed fit.
Finished Measurements
The sweater accommodates a wide range of children's measurements:
- Chest circumference: 54 to 87.5 centimeters (21¼ to 34½ inches) across the eight sizes
- Side seam length: 18 to 28 centimeters (7 to 11 inches) from hem to underarm
- Upper arm circumference: 21 to 30.5 centimeters (8¼ to 12 inches)
- Wrist circumference: 17 to 23 centimeters (6¾ to 9 inches)
- Sleeve length: 19 to 40.5 centimeters (7½ to 16 inches)
- Yoke depth at centre front: 13 to 21 centimeters (5 to 8¼ inches)
- Neck circumference: 34 to 44 centimeters (13½ to 17¼ inches)
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Retrofit Mini Me Sweater employs a yoke construction method, a popular technique in modern knitwear design. The yoke depth measurement indicates that this sweater features a shaped yoke that extends from the neckline down to the armholes, allowing for custom shaping and fit across the shoulders and upper body. This construction approach enables seamless or nearly seamless garment assembly and provides excellent shaping for children's proportions.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn, a versatile medium-weight yarn that creates fabric with excellent drape and definition of stitch detail. DK weight is ideal for children's garments as it produces a fabric that is neither too heavy nor too delicate, offering comfort and durability for active wear. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for DK weight yarn, typically in the US 3-5 range, though specific needle recommendations appear in the full pattern documentation.
Difficulty Level
The Retrofit Mini Me Sweater is rated as a beginner-friendly knitting project, making it accessible to knitters who are new to garment construction. Despite its beginner classification, the pattern provides comprehensive sizing and shaping instructions suitable for creating well-fitted children's sweaters.
Pattern Format
This design is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing knitters to access the complete instructions, charts, and schematics immediately upon purchase. The PDF format includes detailed sizing information and finished measurements for all eight size options.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Sue Stratford |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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