Big Sven Sveater (“people sized”)

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Sizes:

Children’s sizes (chest inches):

• Size 2: (21”)
• Size 4 (23”)
• Size 6 (25”)
• Size 8 (27”)
• Size 10 (28 ½”)
• Size 12 (30”)

Adult sizes (chest inches):

• Small (30-32”)
• Medium (34-36”)
• Large (38-40”)
• Extra-Large (42-44”)

The above measurements are for a finished sweater.

Materials:

Main color:

Child size: 2, 4
Ounces: 7
Grams 200
** Yards:** 480

Child size: 6, 8
Ounces: 10.5
Grams 300
** Yards:** 720

Child size: 10, 12
Ounces: 14
Grams 400
** Yards:** 960

Adult size: small
Ounces: 17.5
Grams 500
** Yards:** 1200

Adult size: medium/large
Ounces: 21
Grams 600
** Yards:** 1440

Adult size: extra large
Ounces: 24.5
Grams 700
** Yards:** 1680

Additional yarn All SIZES: ½ skein each of three contrasting colors

Needles:
#6 and #8 circular needles in 24” and 16” sizes
#6 and #8 dpns (or size to attain gauge)

Gauge: 9 sts = 2”

Skill level: Advanced beginner, intermediate

This pattern is a good pattern for a first-time knitter wanting to do stranded knitting. Included are hints for directions for cable cast-on, invisible cast-on, charted knitting, short-rowing and Kitchener Stitch.

The reason the pattern bears the name “Big Sven” is because the sweater repeats similar designs to those on Cottage Creations first pattern, Sven Scandinavian. Many knitters have sent us photos of their adorable children with their matching little Svens!

Carol Anderson