Matthew Sweater

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Single pattern / 2501 Soft Knit for Kids / No. 8b

Work sweater from neck down in Duo. Patter includes also Matthew Sweater in Double Sunday.

All patterns are in English.  Pattern for this design is an electronic PDF download, and the price of the pattern is included in this bundle.

Needles used (find conversions to US sizes here):

  • KNITTING NEEDLES: KNITTING NEEDLE NO. 4
  • KNITTING TENSION: 20 STS = 10 CM
  • ACCESSORIES: ZIPPER: (15) 15 (15) 20 (20) 25 (25) CM LONG

Size Guide

The sizes are indicative, and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension. Note: Measurements are in centimeters (1cm = 0.4 inches)

2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years 10 years 12 years 14 years
Chest width: (cm) 69 73 82 90 96 102 106
Length (or suitable): approx (cm) 38 42 46 48 52 56 60
Sleeve length, or suitable (cm) 26 30 33 35 37 42 45

Yarn needed

The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.

2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years 10 years 12 years 14 years
Chest width: (cm) 69 73 82 90 96 102 106
Length (or suitable): approx (cm) 38 42 46 48 52 56 60
Sleeve length, or suitable (cm) 26 30 33 35 37 42 45

Duo [DK weight Cotton/Merino Blend] × 5

Duo, a perfect blend of 55% Merino wool and 45% cotton, is the ultimate comfort yarn for year-round use. Ideal for those who experience itching with pure wool, the combination of wool and cotton creates a light and soft yarn that offers excellent insulation and elasticity.

The yarn is well-suited for knitting and crocheting for all age groups and is a very comfortable all-year yarn.

Running length per 50gr skein = about 115 meters/125 yds.The garment must be washed separately.

The swatch shows 22 stitches per 10cm (4") with needle size 3 1/2.

Wool 30 degrees Celcius

No bleach

Cleanse normal

No dryer

Dry Flat

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Description

Beg to cast on sts for the back, shape left and right shoulder separately with turning rows, and work until underarms. Cont to knit up sts on left and right shoulder for front. Shape shoulder with turning rows and cast on sts to shape neckline. Cont each front separately until suitable length for zipper. Join front sides and cont until underarms. Join back and front and cont in rnds. Knit up sts on each armhole edge for sleeves. Work neckband back and forth in ribbing. Work turning rows on left and right side of neckband, to increase length of neckband at front. Fold neckband to WS, work back and forth with dec to shape front neckband. Knit up sts for facing on each side of slit. Sew on zipper.

[Images and product artwork © Sandnes Garn 2025 Used by permission.]

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