The Novice Sweater Junior is knit seamlessly from the top down. That means that you will begin by knitting the neckband, then the yoke, then the body, and finally the sleeves. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, while the neckband, bottom edge (waist band), and cuffs are knit in rib.

The Novice Sweater Junior has a round yoke, which is shaped by knitting increases on four rounds evenly separated on the yoke.

Size and Yarn Information

Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years

Bust circumference: 60 (62) 64 (66) 68 (72) 74 (76) 80 (82) 85 cm

Total length: 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48) 50 (52) 54 cm

Gauge: 16 stitches x 21 rows in stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm 

Suggested needle sizes: 5.5 mm and 6 mm circular needles (40 and 60 or 80 cm), 5.5 mm double pointed needles (if you decide not to use the Magic Loop-technique for the sleeves)

Suggested yarn: Suggestion for 1 strand of yarn: 100-150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m) or 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200-250 (250) 250 Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m)

Suggestion for 3 strands of yarn: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150-200 g Arwetta by Filcolana (50 g = 210 m) and 100 (100) 100 (100) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) g Merino by Sysleriget (100 g = 366 m) and 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50-75) 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 g Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m). The 3 strands are held together throughout the work.

Yarn Sub: Kos Aran weight 62% Alpaca/ 29% Nylon / 9% Wool   or brushed alpaca aran weight.   Tilia - lace weight 70% mohair, 30% mulberry silk