Otto Sweater Junior - Petite Knit

The Otto Sweater Junior is worked from the top down in a classic stripe pattern. The back yoke is worked first, followed by each shoulder worked separately, flat and back and forth on a circular needle. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke.

The front and back yoke are joined to form the body, which is worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from stitches picked up around the armholes and knitted in the round. The sweater is finished with a folded neckline, worked from stitches picked up around the neck opening for a clean, comfortable finish.

This is a relaxed, roomy design with plenty of ease, making it ideal for layering.

Size Guide

The Otto Sweater Junior is designed with approximately 20–25 cm of positive ease, meaning it is intended to be 20–25 cm larger than the child’s chest measurement.

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

Designed to fit chest circumference:
53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (76) 80 cm

If the child’s measurements fall between sizes, or if they are taller or shorter than average, lengths can easily be adjusted.

Finished Measurements

Chest circumference:
71 (76) 78 (82) 84 (87) 91 (93) 98 (100) 104 cm

Length:
36 (38) 42 (43) 45 (48) 49 (50) 52 (53) 55 cm
(measured mid-back, excluding neck edge)

Gauge

18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking

Needles

• Circular needles:

  • 4 mm / 60 or 80 cm

  • 3.5 mm / 40, 60 or 80 cm

• Double-pointed needles in both sizes (or Magic Loop)

Yarn Requirements 

This pattern is designed for a DK / 8-ply yarn with good stitch definition and durability.

Main Colour

• Approx. 150–250 g (depending on size)

• DK / 8-ply yarn

• Approx. 105–110 m per 50 g

Stripe Colour

• Approx. 100–200 g (depending on size)

• Same yarn weight and fibre as the main colour

For best results, choose yarns with similar fibre content and gauge for both colours to ensure even wear and consistent fabric.

Yarn Amount Needed per Size

The Otto Sweater Junior is designed for a DK / 8-ply yarn. Two colours are used throughout the pattern: a main colour and a stripe colour. Yardage is approximate and based on standard gauge and construction.

Always allow a little extra if you plan to lengthen the body or sleeves.

Main Colour

Stripe Colour

Yarn Notes

• DK / 8-ply yarn recommended

• Choose the same yarn base for both colours to ensure consistent gauge and wear

• Smooth or lightly textured yarns work best to highlight the stripe pattern