Esther Sweater Junior The Esther Sweater Junior is a textured, seamless sweater worked from the top down with a beautiful structured motif. The sweater begins with a shaped back yoke, then shoulder stitches are picked up and joined for the front. Front and back are united at the underarm and continued in the round. Sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The folded ribbed neckline adds polish and structure. Designed for approximately 20 cm of positive ease, this sweater is both practical and stylish for children aged 1–14 years. Size Chart Measurement (cm) 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-12 12-14 Chest circumference 69 73 77 81 81 85 89 93 97 101 105 Finished Length (Mid Back) 36 38 42 43 45 48 49 50 52 54 55 Yarn Requirements Yarn 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-12 12-14 Peer Gynt / Double Sunday 300g 350g 350g 400g 400g 450g 500g 550g 550g 600g 650g Yarn Weight - 8Ply: Peer Gynt (91m/50g) or Double Sunday (108m/50g) Project Details Needles: 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm circular and DPNs (or use Magic Loop) Tension: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in texture pattern on 4 mm after blocking Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle Size Guide: Designed with approx. 20 cm of positive ease. Choose a size based on actual chest measurement and adjust length if needed. Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)
