Hello
I am looking for a simple pullover like this for a junior or preteen, bigger than the size offered in this pattern. Another option is to use this pattern but increase the number of stitches, but by how much for the next size up, size 12-14. Thankful for all of your help.
There are many such patterns on Ravelry. Any particular gauge that you’d prefer? Check the sizing details on these to make sure they’ll fit a preteen.
If you search on Ravelry or online you’ll find even more.
Thank you for the great suggestions! I plan to knit a size small for the junior in the family.
I found this tween/inbetween size really hard to find when i needed patterns for my little mister.
Often the child size doesn’t go big enough and the adult sizes shoot up several sizes.
I advise you to check all the finished sizes before selecting a pattern as XS and S mean totally different sizes from one pattern to another.
Going on the sizes in your pattern, if you need one size up you’re looking at 36" finished body. The smallest size available in the yarnspiration pattern linked gives a finished size of 44", it’s quite a jump.
The Autumn Leage smallest size gives 36.25" finished body which might be more appopriate.
I used this pattern which is unisex for a basic sweater, I just ignored the colourwork pattern and did my own stripe design. The ages look too young but the 9/10 year and 11/12 year sizes are useful for a teen with 35.5" and 37.8" finished body.
It’s not a top down which i think you were looking for but I’m using it as an example of the tricky sizing for teens (my boy was 13/14 years when I used this pattern).
DROPS 70-15 - Free knitting patterns by DROPS Design
You may need to look at some kids patterns and the finished size ignoring the age, or adults which have an XS that actually gives an XS finish.
The second size in the Emily Bolduan real easy raglan looks suitable (size S, not XS).
Hope you find what you need.
One more which I had saved in favorites.
Thank you for all of the helpful information and pattern suggestions. I am sure I will be able to find something in what you have shared.
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Hello- I am knitting the Southwood raglan pullover suggested here and love it. However, after finishing the neckband, I failed to switch to the larger-size circular needles, from US 6 to US 8. I realized this after finishing the yoke with short rows. I did not want to rip after working the short rows, so I switched needles when I resumed working in the round. It appears to be fine, but I wanted to ask your opinion. Should I have just continued with the US 6 needles for a uniform stitch size or ripped. I am knitting size XS for a 10 year old who is tall, and I am a tight knitter and thought that this approach would give the sweater plenty of ease. Thanks for your help. Ursula
Well, the fact that the sweater appears to be fine is the best indicator. As long as the sweater fits well through the shoulders and the change in needle size is unremarkable, you should be ok.
This sweater is a classic and one I’m planning on working myself. I’ll be interested in your opinion of the pattern and how it works for the child.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I can’t believe that I made such a mistake. I may regret not going through with the rip, but I did not want to repeat the short rows. This pullover is for a 9-10 yr old who may only wear it for a year or so and perhaps pass it down, so I am not going to bother with the rip. But I do plan to knit another one and have highlighted the pattern to remind myself to switch needle sizes after the neck ribbing.
The pattern is very clear thus far, and I like how they gave row-by-row instructions for the short rows. It was a bit of a mystery to me at first, so I had to trust the pattern. Now that I have completed that part, I think short rows are the best approach for defining the front from the back of the sweater. I am so glad you suggested the Southwood reglan pullover, and I will be in touch again once I am further along. Thank you again!
Ursula
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