{"product_id":"louisiana-sweater-petite-knit-beginner","title":"Louisiana Sweater - Petite Knit (Beginner)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eLouisiana Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, modern jumper worked seamlessly from the top down with classic raglan shaping. The neckline features a folded rib edge that’s knitted together for a polished finish, and the sweater is designed with a slightly shorter, feminine length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eThe sleeves are finished with snug ribbed cuffs, making this a great layering piece that still feels light and wearable. An Italian bind-off is recommended for the cuffs and hem to keep the edges neat and elastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eThis is a fast, satisfying knit with a cosy, contemporary feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"893\"\u003ePattern Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eprinted knitting pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for your project bag or shelf.\u003cbr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e(No digital download included.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Ease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eThe Louisiana Sweater is designed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eapproximately 10–15 cm of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a relaxed but not oversized silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eIt sits a little shorter in the body, so it pairs beautifully with high-waisted jeans, skirts, or layered dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eYarn Type (what really matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eWhile the original pattern lists specific branded yarns, the construction actually calls for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eA chunky-weight fabric created by holding multiple strands together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eDepending on your yarn choice, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eBrushed \/ fluffy yarn held double\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eTextured boucle-style yarn held triple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eWhat you are aiming for is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003echunky gauge fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eSoft structure (not rigid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eLoft and warmth rather than drape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eKnitted at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e8–9 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eYarn Requirements – calculated by metreage (the safe way)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eBelow is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eapproximate total metreage required per size\u003c\/strong\u003e, calculated from the original yarn specs so substitutions stay accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eIf using a brushed yarn held double (like cosy comfort)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e(approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e110 m per 50 g per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eTotal combined metreage (both strands counted):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eXS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~990 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,100 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eM:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,100 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,100 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eXL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,210 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e2XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,320 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e3XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,430 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eWhen substituting, check the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003emetres per ball per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e, then ensure your total meets the above metreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eIf using a textured fingering weight yarn held triple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e(approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e175 m per 50 g per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eTotal combined metreage (all three strands counted):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eXS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,400 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,400 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eM:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,575 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,575 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eXL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,750 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e2XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,840–1,925 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003e3XL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,925 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003eThis explains why gram weights can look confusing — the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003efabric is built by layering strands\u003c\/strong\u003e, not by yarn thickness alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 sts × 14 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e9 mm circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e8 mm circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e8 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eAlways swatch — especially with multi-strand knitting, as yarn behaviour varies 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