Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit Knitting Pack Kit

There is something about stripes that just makes the heart sing, isn't there? The Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit is the ultimate striped jumper - it’s bold, it’s classic, and it’s a bit of a "power knit." Paired with the hugely popular 100% Norwegian Peer Gynt wool, because a jumper this special deserves a yarn that will last a lifetime. It’s light, warm, and gets softer with every wear, making it the perfect choice for a garment you'll want to live in.

Now, this pattern sits at an intermediate 3 out of 5 stars for difficulty, making it a wonderful project for those who are confident with the basics and ready to get stuck into a "proper" garment. You’ll be using short rows to shape those perfect sloping shoulders and picking up stitches for the sleeves and that lovely professional-looking folded neck edge. The construction is clever and keeps things interesting, but because it's worked from the top down, you can try it on as you go to make sure it’s fitting exactly how you like.

Rhythmic stripes and satisfying stitches

The deep, rich 'Night Sky Blue' paired with the lovely, speckled 'Almond Tweed'. is a classic stripe combo that looks effortlessly chic and feels wonderfully traditional

What we love most about this PetiteKnit Jumper Knitting Kit is how it balances a bit of mindful concentration with the pure, rhythmic joy of knitting stripes. It’s a great way to use the techniques you already know - like picking up stitches - to create a really high-end finish. And don't worry, if you need a little refresher on things like short rows, PetiteKnit provides wonderful video tutorials for the specific techniques used, so you’ll have plenty of virtual "hand-holding" along the way.

Your kit pack comes with all the authentic Peer Gynt yarn in Night Sky and Almond Tweed required for your size and the digital PDF pattern (sent via our LYS Ravelry scheme) which will usually drop into your inbox within approx 48 hours or so.

The result is a high-quality, handmade jumper that looks like it stepped right off a boutique shelf. It’s rewarding, stylish, and a total wardrobe staple!

Size Information

Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Chest circumference:
103 (108) 114 (118) 123 (131) 141 (149) 157 (165) cm
[40½ (42½) 45 (46½) 48½ (51½) 55½ (58¾) 61¾ (65) inches]

Length:
52 (53) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 (66) 68 (70) cm
[20½ (20¾) 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ (26) 26¾ (27½) inches] measured mid back excl. neck edge

What You'll Need (Not Included)

To complete this project, you'll also require the following items, which are not included in the kit:

• Needles:
• Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 and/or 40 inches] and
• 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 and 80 and/or 100 cm [16 and 32 and/or 40 inches];
• Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] (unless the Magic Loop technique is used)

Degree of Difficulty: Intermediate Beginner. Petite Knit rates this pattern as a 3/5 (with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the most difficult). Happy knitting!