The Frankie Sweater is a relaxed, everyday knit with clean raglan shaping and fine stripes that add just the right amount of playfulness. It’s worked from the top down, so you can try it on as you go and adjust the length to suit your style. Short rows are added at the back neckline for a comfortable fit, and the sleeves are knitted in the round to keep everything smooth and seamless.
This is a lovely project if you’re confident knitting in the round and want a classic wardrobe piece with a bit of personality.
This sweater is designed with approximately 20 cm of positive ease, giving it a relaxed but not overly oversized fit.
75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110)
110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm
102 (106) 112 (114) 118 (124) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm
51 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 68 (70) cm
If you’re between sizes, choose based on how relaxed you’d like the fit to be. A little ease goes a long way with this style.
This sweater is knitted in two colours: a main colour and a contrast stripe colour.
It works best in a classic 10-ply / worsted-weight wool with good structure, so your stripes stay crisp and the raglan shaping sits beautifully.
To get the right size, make sure your chosen yarn meets the pattern gauge of:
20 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles.
If you’d like help choosing yarn, we’re always happy to guide you.
350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) g
= approx. 637 (728) 728 (819) 819 (819) 910 (910) 1001 (1001) metres
200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 300 (350) g
= approx. 364 (364) 364 (455) 455 (455) 546 (546) 546 (637) metres
4 mm circular needles in 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm lengths
3.5 mm circular needles in 80 or 100 cm
Double-pointed needles in both sizes (or use Magic Loop)
Stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing
★★★☆☆ – An enjoyable intermediate knit
This is a printed knitting pattern — beautifully presented and ready to slip straight into your project bag.
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