Betty Sweater Knit Pattern

A beautiful top down construction named after NZ pattern designer, Kerryn Gillan’s, Great Aunty Betty.

Level: ★☆☆☆☆ Perfect for beginners

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 

86, 96, 108, 116, 131, 145, 156, 168, 180cm

Length: 

50, 52, 52, 54, 54, 56, 56, 60, 60cm

Sleeve length: 

44, 45, 45, 47, 48, 48, 49, 49, 49cm

Ease:

Betty is designed to be worn with 12-24 cm positive ease at the bust.  Measure your bust then select a size that is 12-24cm bigger than you. I'm wearing size L and have a bust of 102cm giving me 14cm positive ease. 

Gauge: 20 stitches & 28 rows to 10cm in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round on 4.00mm needles after blocking.

Yarn: Light Worsted Weight / 8ply / DK Yarn

800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1300, 1450, 1650, 1750

Suggested Yarn:

Chaska Tacama Organic Cotton / Alpaca

70% Organic Cotton / 30% Superfine Alpaca

Balls required if using sample yarn:

5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10

Tools: 

4.00mm, 5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for body

4.00mm, 3.5 inch interchangeable needles or size to obtain gauge for sleeves

3.25mm, 3.5 inch needles for neckband & cuffs

Suitable length cables to work in the round

eg - Neck - 40cm, Body - 60cm, and 80cm or 100cm, Sleeves - 80cm

Stitch Holders to hold sleeve stitches

Stitch Markers 

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Knitters Needles