Betty Sweater Knitting Pattern
Named after my Great Aunty Betty.
A truly amazing lady who inspired my slowcraft journey
by giving me a hand knitted blanket when my first child, Regan, was born.
She always made time for those she loved and welcomed everyone with a hug.
I hope you feel loved and welcomed in your Betty Sweater.
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SIZING:
XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
EASE:
Betty is designed to be worn with 12-24 cm positive ease at the bust.
Measure your bust then select a size that is 12-24cm bigger than you.
I'm wearing size L and have a bust of 102cm, giving 12cm positive ease.
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Bust:
86 96 108 116 131 145 156 168 180
Length (cm):
50 52 52 54 54 56 56 60 60
Sleeve length (cm):
44 45 45 47 48 48 49 49 49
GAUGE:
20 stitches & 28 rows to 10cm in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round on 4.00mm needles after blocking.
YARN REQUIREMENTS:
8ply / DK / Light Worsted yarn
Meterage:
800 850 950 1050 1150 1300 1450 1650 1750
Sample knitted in:
Chaska Tacama Organic Cotton / Alpaca
70% Organic Cotton / 30% Superfine Alpaca
175m per 100 gram ball
Balls required if using sample yarn:
5 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10
MATERIALS NEEDED:
4.00mm, 5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for body
4.00mm, 3.5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for sleeves
3.25mm, 3.5 inch needles for neckband & cuffs
Suitable length cables to work in the round eg -
Neck - 40cm
Body - 60cm, and 80cm or 100cm
Sleeves - 80cm
Stitch holders to hold sleeve stitches
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
DIFFICULTY:
★☆☆☆☆ Perfect for beginners
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED:
cm centimetre (s)
k knit
p purl
sts stitches
RLI Right Lifted Increase*
Backwards Loop Cast On*
Travelling Loop - small circumference
knitting (sleeves)
ssk slip, slip, knit*
k2tog knit two stitches together
*Instructions for special stitches are listed where you need them
NOTES:
All measurements throughout the pattern are given in centimetres.
Don’t be intimidated, work each section as you come to it & try your sweater on as you go.
Happy knitting!
xx Kerryn
