Key Sweater Man - Petite Knit

The Key Sweater Man is a classic, top-down raglan sweater with a clean, modern two-colour stripe pattern. You begin by working the neck rib, then shape the neckline with short rows before continuing into the raglan increases. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated and worked in the round, finishing with neat ribbed edges.

It’s a timeless men’s knit with gentle ease, strong structure, and a straightforward construction that makes it a satisfying project for confident knitters.

Sizing & Fit

This pattern is designed with approx. 10 cm of positive ease, giving a relaxed everyday fit without feeling oversized.

Designed to fit chest:

86–91 (91–96) 96–101 (101–107)
107–113 (113–119) 119–124 (124–132) 132–144 cm

Finished chest circumference:

104 (108) 112 (120) 124 (132) 136 (140) 152 cm

Length (mid back, excluding neckband):

68 (69) 70 (72) 74 (75) 76 (77) 78 cm

Choose size based on actual chest measurement; length can be easily adjusted.

Yarn Type Needed

This sweater is designed for a DK to light-worsted weight wool, perfect for structured raglan shaping and clear colourwork stripes.

Look for yarn that:

• Falls within DK or light worsted category

• Has solid stitch definition for stripes

• Meets gauge: 20 sts × 28 rows = 10 cm on 4 mm needles

• Feels durable and warm — ideal for men’s daily wear

If you’d like help matching colours or choosing a yarn that works well for men’s sweaters, message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll guide you.

Approximate Meterage Required

Main Colour (DK/light-worsted wool)

Using approx. 90–110 m per 50 g:

500 (500) 550 (550–600) 600 (600) 650 (650) 700 g
≈ 900–1100 (900–1100) 990–1210 (990–1320) 1080–1440 (1080–1440)
1170–1540 (1170–1540) 1260–1650 (1260–1650) 1350–1760 metres

Stripe Colour

300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (350) 350 (400) 400 g
≈ 540–660 (540–660) 540–660 (630–770) 630–770 (630–770)
630–770 (720–880) 720–880 metres

If your chosen yarn has a different metreage, we’re happy to double-check quantities before you purchase.

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles — 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 cm

• 3.5 mm circular needles — 40 / 80 / 100 cm

• 3.5 mm & 4 mm DPNs or Magic Loop

Gauge

20 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette or colourwork on 4 mm needles after blocking.

Accurate gauge is essential to achieve the listed measurements.

Difficulty

★★★★☆ – Experienced
A great project for knitters who enjoy raglan shaping, colourwork stripes, and top-down construction.

What You’re Getting

This listing is for a printed knitting pattern only for the PetiteKnit Key Sweater Man.
(No digital PDF is included.)