The Lyon Sweater Junior is a cosy, modern children’s knit worked from the top down with beautifully shaped shoulders and a clean folded neck edge. You begin with the top section of the back yoke, worked flat with increases. From there, the shoulders are formed by picking up stitches along the angled back edges, then the yoke is joined and worked first flat and then in the round. The body and sleeves are both knitted seamlessly, creating a soft, comfortable garment with great movement for active kids.
From the midpoint of the yoke downwards, classic PetiteKnit stripes give the sweater a fun, timeless look. It’s an engaging knit for confident makers — and a wonderfully wearable piece for little humans.
Sizes
1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–11) 11–12 (12–13) 13–14 years
Finished chest circumference:
70 (72) 74 (76) 78 (80) 82 (86) 90 (92) 96 (98) 100 cm
Length:
38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48) 50 (52) 54 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm
(measured mid-back, excluding neck edge)
Designed ease: Approx. 18 cm of positive ease.
Yarn Type Needed
This pattern is designed for a lightweight 4-ply/fingering yarn worked with two strands held together to achieve a soft, bouncy DK-weight fabric with structure and stretch.
Look for:
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Smooth, kid-friendly wool or wool blends
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Soft, non-itchy fibres
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A yarn that meets 20 sts × 30 rows = 10 cm on 4 mm needles with two strands held together
If you’d like support choosing the right yarn and colours, message us anytime — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora so we can help you match your tension and the look you want.
Meterage Required
Approximate quantities for fingering-weight yarn (two strands held together):
(We can help you adjust if your yarn has different metreage.)
Needles
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4 mm circular needles – 60 / 80 cm
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3.5 mm circular needles – 60 / 80 cm
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3 mm circular needle – 40 cm
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Double-pointed needles in 3.5 mm and 4 mm (or Magic Loop)
Gauge
20 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles.
A blocked swatch is essential for matching the PetiteKnit measurements.
Difficulty
★★★★☆ — Confident intermediate
Top-down shaping, folded neck edge, stripes, and various pickup points.
What You’re Getting
A printed PetiteKnit pattern, ready to slip into your project bag.
(No digital file included.)
