Frankie Sweater Woman (Petite Knit) - (10ply Adult)

Please note: this is a printed knitting pattern. It is not a digital download.

The Frankie Sweater is a relaxed, everyday sweater worked from the top down with classic raglan shaping and fine stripes throughout.

Short rows are worked at the back of the neck to create a better fit through the neckline, and from there the yoke is shaped with raglan increases. The body is worked in the round, and the sleeves are picked up and worked down from the armholes.

This is one of those pieces that looks simple but feels really considered once it’s on — the stripes add interest without being overwhelming, and the fit is easy to wear.

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Size Guide

The Frankie Sweater is designed to have approximately 20 cm of positive ease.

Choose your size based on your actual bust measurement.

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Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Finished Bust Circumference

102 (106) 112 (114) 118 (124) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm

Length

51 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 68 (70) cm
(measured mid back)

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Gauge

20 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

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Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (40, 60 and/or 80–100 cm)

• 3.5 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm)

• 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)

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Yarn Requirements

This sweater is designed for a 10 ply / worsted weight yarn with good structure.

You’re aiming for around 90–110 metres per 50 g.

Approximate metreage:

Main colour:

• XXS: ~640 m

• XS: ~730 m

• S: ~730 m

• M: ~820 m

• L: ~820 m

• XL: ~820 m

• 2XL: ~910 m

• 3XL: ~910 m

• 4XL: ~1000 m

• 5XL: ~1000 m

Stripe colour:

• XXS–S: ~365 m

• M–L: ~455 m

• XL–2XL: ~550 m

• 3XL–4XL: ~550 m

• 5XL: ~640 m

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Our Yarn Recommendation

This is a great pattern for Outlaw Yarn Rebel Worsted.

It gives you:

• Beautiful stitch definition (so the stripes stay crisp)

• Enough structure to hold the shape of the sweater

• A really nice balance of softness and durability

If you swap to a softer or superwash yarn, it will still work — just expect a more relaxed, drapey finish rather than that clean, slightly structured look.

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Difficulty

★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)

A great project if you’re comfortable with top-down garments and want something wearable with a bit of interest.