Pepper Sweater Junior
Pepper Sweater Junior brings the stripes, twisted rib and oversized fit of our bestselling Pepper Sweater to sizes for 7 to 16 years, with slightly narrower sleeves.
Choose between a turtleneck and a crew neck, and between knitting it with or without slits. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so it's easy to adjust the length of the body and sleeves.
Want to match? Knit one for yourself with the Pepper Sweater, or get all three sizes in the Pepper Sweater Bundle.
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Pepper Sweater Junior brings the stripes, twisted rib and oversized fit of our bestselling Pepper Sweater to sizes for 7 to 16 years, with slightly narrower sleeves.
Choose between a turtleneck and a crew neck, and between knitting it with or without slits. The sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down, so it's easy to adjust the length of the body and sleeves.
Want to match? Knit one for yourself with the Pepper Sweater, or get all three sizes in the Pepper Sweater Bundle.
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, and it is easy to adjust the length of the body and sleeves. You cast on the back piece and work this back and forth in stockinette stitch with stripes, before you pick up and knit each shoulder. The shoulders are worked separately with short rows and increases. Then the shoulders are joined for the front piece. Afterwards, the front and back pieces are joined and the body is worked in the round. The neckline ribbing is worked by picking up stitches. The sleeves are worked top-down by picking up stitches around the armhole.
About this version
This sweater is knitted in Un-told Supreme Wool in Pink Punch and Fiery Red.
The model is wearing size 8-9.
Digital pattern – all sizes included
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Un-told Supreme Wool (50 g = 100 m)
Main color: 250 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) g
Stripe color: 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g
Gauge
18 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 4.5 mm. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
7–8 | 64–66 | 88 | 48 |
8–9 | 66–68 | 94 | 50 |
9–10 | 68–70 | 99 | 54 |
10–12 | 70–75 | 101 | 54 |
12–14 | 75–80 | 103 | 56 |
14–16 | 80–85 | 106 | 56 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure at the widest point of the chest to find the chest measurement and see what the recommended size is. If the child is in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one. Sizes are given in age (years). The blue and pink sweater in the picture is knitted in size 8–9 years.
Bust circumference: Sizes are given in age (years).
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckline ribbing.
