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Santarossa Sweater - P259
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Product Description
This sweet little top down sweater is worked in one piece to underarms, sleeve sts are then transferred to st holders and worked separately. The body is worked in plain st st, which knits up very quickly and has a twisted Rib band. The yoke has a pretty pattern, worked in garter st and a heart type cluster stitch. No seaming is required. This sweater is sure to become your go to favourite. The sweater is knitted in a light weight yarn making it perfect for Autumn or Spring.
Skill level: Intermediate
YARN:
Malabrigo Arroyo 100% Merino Wool, 100g (3.5oz)
5 ply hand dyed superfine merino wool, 330m / 96 - 100g.
SIZES [A] -- 3 months [B] -- 6 months [C] -- 12 months [D] -- 2 years [E] -- 4 years [F] -- 6 years [G] -- 8 years [H] -- 10 years [I] -- 12 years
Santarossa Sweater - P259 by OGE Knitwear Designs
Garment Overview
The Santarossa Sweater is a downloadable knitting pattern designed by OGE Knitwear Designs for creating fitted, classic sweaters in multiple infant and children's sizes. This intermediate-level knitting project is ideal for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The pattern accommodates a wide range of ages, from newborns through children aged 12 years, making it a versatile design for growing families or gift-giving.
Available Sizes
The Santarossa Sweater pattern includes nine graduated sizes to fit different ages and measurements:
- Size A: 3 months, chest measurement 48.5 cm (19½ in), centre front length 29 cm (11½ in)
- Size B: 6 months, chest measurement 51.5 cm (20½ in), centre front length 29 cm (11½ in)
- Size C: 12 months, chest measurement 56.5 cm (22½ in), centre front length 31 cm (12½ in)
- Size D: 2 years, centre front length 33 cm (13¼ in)
- Size E: 4 years, chest measurement 26.5 cm (10½ in), centre front length 37 cm (14¾ in)
- Size F: 6 years, chest measurement 31.5 cm (12½ in), centre front length 39 cm (15½ in)
- Size G: 8 years, chest measurement 34.5 cm (13¾ in)
- Size H: 10 years, chest measurement 36.5 cm (14½ in)
- Size I: 12 years, chest measurement 39.5 cm (15¾ in)
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Santarossa Sweater employs circular knitting methods, a fundamental technique in modern garment construction. This approach allows knitters to work seamlessly in the round, reducing finishing work and creating smooth, professional results. The pattern uses both longer circular needles for working the main body and shorter circular needles or double-pointed needles for smaller circumference sections such as necklines, cuffs, and waistbands.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch throughout the Santarossa Sweater is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of traditional knitwear. Stockinette stitch is worked by alternating knit and purl rows in flat knitting, or by knitting every round when working circularly. This stitch is fundamental to intermediate knitting and provides an excellent canvas for displaying yarn color and texture.
Yarn and Needle Specifications
The Santarossa Sweater is designed for sport weight yarn, a lightweight category that produces fabric with excellent drape and breathability—ideal for children's garments. The recommended tension is 24 stitches by 34 rounds per 10 cm (4 inches) when worked in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles, ensuring consistent sizing across all pattern sizes.
Needles Required
The pattern calls for three needle sizes, all in 3.5 mm (US 4):
- Circular needles, 40 cm (16 in) length—used for smaller circumference sections
- Circular needles, 60 cm (24 in) length—used for the main body and larger sections
- Set of double-pointed needles, 3.5 mm (US 4)—used for finishing small openings such as necklines and armholes
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, the Santarossa Sweater assumes knitters are comfortable with basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, and reading pattern instructions. This project builds skills in garment shaping, working with circular needles, and managing multiple sizes within a single pattern.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Superwash Sport |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | OGE Knitwear Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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