Hanstholm Sweater Junior - Petite Knit (8ply)

The Hanstholm Sweater Junior is a timeless children’s sweater with a practical, comfortable fit — perfect for everyday wear. It is worked from the top down with classic raglan increases through the yoke, allowing you to adjust the length as you knit.

Short rows are worked after the ribbed neckline to shape the neck, creating a better fit at the back without bulk at the front. The body and sleeves are worked in the round and finished with simple rib edges.

This is a brilliant go-to sweater pattern for kids — warm, durable, and designed to grow with the wearer.

Size & Fit

The Hanstholm Sweater Junior is designed with approximately 15 cm of positive ease, giving a relaxed, easy-to-wear fit.

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

Finished chest circumference:
65 (67) 71 (74) 77 (81) 84 (88) 92 (96) cm

Length (mid back, including neck rib):
36 (37) 40 (43) 44 (45) 47 (49) 54 (57) cm

Gauge

21 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking.

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (40 cm and 60–80 cm)

• 3 mm circular needle (40 cm) for neck rib

• 4 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)

Yarn Information (NZ-Friendly & Substitution Safe)

This sweater is knitted with one strand throughout using a classic 8-ply pure wool yarn.

Recommended Yarn Type

Choose an 8-ply / DK / light worsted pure wool with:

• good elasticity

• clear stitch definition

• durability for children’s wear

Ideal fibres include:

• New Zealand wool

• Australian merino

• woollen-spun or lightly milled yarns

Target metreage: approx. 90–100 metres per 50 g

Yarn Quantity (by Metres)

Approximate total yarn required:

• 1–2 yrs: ~455 m

• 2–3 yrs: ~545 m

• 3–4 yrs: ~545 m

• 4–5 yrs: ~635 m

• 5–6 yrs: ~635 m

• 6–7 yrs: ~725 m

• 7–8 yrs: ~725 m

• 8–10 yrs: ~910 m

• 10–12 yrs: ~910 m

• 12–14 yrs: ~1,000 m

(Always allow a little extra if you plan longer sleeves or body.)

Difficulty

★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)

Suitable for confident knitters comfortable with raglan shaping and short rows.