Louvre Sweater - (10ply)

Louvre Sweater – Knitting Pattern (English)

The Louvre Sweater is a relaxed, everyday jumper worked seamlessly from the top down with classic raglan shaping. The neckline is shaped using short rows after the ribbed neck edge, giving a comfortable fit that sits neatly across the shoulders and upper chest.

This is a straightforward, wearable sweater with generous ease — ideal if you like a cosy, slightly oversized silhouette that still feels structured and intentional.

Fit & Ease

The Louvre Sweater is designed with approximately 20 cm of positive ease, making it an easy, relaxed fit rather than a close-fitting jumper.

If you prefer a more oversized look, you can size up; for a neater fit, stick closely to your actual bust measurement.

Yarn Type (Important – read this bit)

Although the original pattern lists Peer Gynt, what actually matters for yarn substitution is what that yarn is, not the brand name.

This pattern is written for:

• Worsted / 10-ply wool

• Firmly spun

• Around 90–100 metres per 50 g

• Designed to hold structure, shape, and stitch definition

• Knitted at 4 mm

Think: classic wool sweater yarn, not soft drapey merino and not fluffy mohair blends.

Yarn Requirements (calculated properly by metreage)

The original yarn had ~91 m per 50 g.
Below is the approximate total metreage required per size, which is the safest way to substitute yarns accurately.

Approximate yarn required per size

• XS: ~1,090 m

• S: ~1,090–1,180 m

• M: ~1,180–1,270 m

• L: ~1,365 m

• XL: ~1,365–1,455 m

• 2XL: ~1,365–1,455 m

• 3XL: ~1,550 m

• 4XL: ~1,730 m

What this means in practice

When choosing an alternative yarn:

• Look for worsted / 10-ply wool

• Check the metres per ball

• Buy enough yarn to meet the total metreage, not just the listed grams

If your chosen yarn has more metres per ball, you’ll need fewer grams.
If it has fewer metres per ball, you’ll need more.

This avoids under-buying — the most common (and most frustrating) issue.

Needles & Gauge

• Gauge: 20 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch

• Needles:

  • 4 mm circular needles

  • 3.5 mm circular needles (for ribbing)

Always swatch — especially if substituting yarn — as different wool spins behave differently even at the same thickness.

Difficulty

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3 out of 5)
A confident beginner to intermediate project with simple shaping and classic construction.