The Aros Sweater is one of those joyful knits that feels just as good to make as it does to wear. Worked from the top down with beautifully considered shaping, it begins with a flat yoke to form the neckline, then shifts into a mix of shoulder increases, sleeve-only increases, and classic raglan shaping — all coming together in that clean, well-fitted PetiteKnit silhouette.
You can knit it in seven playful stripes, a handful of colours, or a single shade for a minimalist look. And if you fall in love with it (which happens often), you can simply keep knitting the body until it becomes the Aros Dress — the pattern is designed for it.
If you’d like help choosing colours or a yarn that hits gauge and creates the right drape, just message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll walk you through the best options.
Designed with approx. 5 cm of positive ease.
Fits bust:
75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95)
95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm
Finished bust circumference:
86 (90) 95 (99) 105 (116) 126 (135) 145 (154) cm
Length:
52 (54) 55 (57) 59 (60) 62 (63) 66 (68) cm
(measured mid-back, excluding neck edging)
If making the dress version:
Aim for 0 cm ease or more at the hips.
The Aros Sweater is designed to use:
One strand of 4-ply/fingering yarn
Held with one strand of laceweight mohair
Together they create a light, soft, slightly fluffy fabric with beautiful drape.
Look for:
4-ply / fingering yarn
Laceweight mohair
Anything that meets the gauge of
21 sts × 28 rows = 10 cm on 4 mm needles
We’re always happy to help you pair colours or choose a weight that will give the right finish.
Approximate combined yarn needs:
Fingering yarn (main strand):
200 (200–250) 250 (250) 250 (250–300) 300 (300) 350 (350) g
≈ 940–1645 m depending on size
Laceweight mohair (held along):
125 (125) 125–150 (150) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) g
≈ 1060–1850 m depending on size
If lengthening into a dress, you will need more — we can help calculate exact quantities based on your desired length.
4 mm circulars in 60 / 80 / 100 cm
3 mm circular (40 cm)
4 mm DPNs (or use Magic Loop)
21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm after blocking.
★★★★☆ — an engaging knit with shaping and stripes; ideal for experienced knitters or adventurous intermediates.
A printed PetiteKnit Aros Sweater pattern, ready for your project bag.
(This is a printed pattern only — no digital copy included.)
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