Hannah Sweater - Petite Knit

The Hannah Sweater V-neck is a soft, drapey, effortlessly wearable knit worked from the top down. You begin by knitting the back yoke flat with simple increases. From there, stitches are picked up along the back to shape each shoulder, and then again to form the front yoke with increases along the V-neck. The sleeves are created by picking up stitches around the armholes and knitting them downwards, and the sweater is finished with a neat double-rib V-neck edge shaped with decorative decreases.

It’s a beautifully structured design with that relaxed, oversized feel PetiteKnit is known for — and a satisfying knit for anyone comfortable working top-down construction.

Sizing & Fit

This sweater is designed with generous positive ease — around 35 cm for the smaller sizes, gradually decreasing through the larger sizes for a balanced fit.

Designed to fit 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:

116 (120) 127 (129) 133 (142) 149 (153) 156 (164) cm

Length (mid-back, excluding neck edging):

56 (57) 58 (60) 62 (63) 65 (67) 69 (72) cm

With its roomy fit and soft V-neck, this is a lovely layering piece that works in many fibres and colours.

Yarn Type Needed

This pattern is designed for a DK / 8-ply wool, giving a cosy but not heavy fabric with enough structure to support the oversized silhouette.

To achieve the right drape and fit, choose:

• DK / 8-ply yarn

• Wool or wool-blend recommended

• Ensure it meets the gauge of 18 sts × 26 rows = 10 cm on 4 mm needles

If you’d like help choosing a yarn that will give you the right gauge and feel, just message us — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll guide you through the best options.

Meterage Required

Atlas has 108 m per 50 g.
Here is the approximate metreage you’ll need for DK yarn:

500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (650) 700 (750) 800 (850) g
≈ 1080 (1080) 1188 (1188) 1296 (1404) 1512 (1620) 1728 (1836) metres

If your chosen yarn has different metreage, we can help you adjust quantities.

Needles

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

• 3 mm circular needles in 60 / 80 cm

• Double-pointed needles in both sizes (or use Magic Loop)

Gauge

18 sts × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles.

A blocked swatch is essential for getting the right fit across the shoulders and neckline.

Difficulty

★★★☆☆ — an enjoyable intermediate knit with top-down shaping and a polished finish.

What You’re Getting

This is a printed knitting pattern only, ready to pop into your project bag.
(No digital file is included.)