Petra Sweater by Strikkevorin

Petra Sweater

Knitting
August 2026
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
XS (S) M (L)
English Norwegian
This pattern is available from etsy.com for kr.72.00.

Sizes: xs (s) m (l)
Chest circumference: 96 (104) 111 (118) cm
Length: 47 (48) 49 (50) cm (measured at the center back, excluding the neckband)
Gauge: 17 sts = 10 cm
Needles: circular needles 5 mm (40 cm + 80 cm) and 4.5 mm (40 cm + 80 cm)
Yarn: 1 strand of Sandnes Atlas/Rauma Fivel held together with 1 strand of Sandnes alpakka følgetråd
Yarn amount: 6 (7) 8 (9) balls of Atlas/Fivel and 2 (2) 2 (3) balls of alpakka følgetråd

The Petra sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The yoke is worked flat at first to shape the neckline, before the work is joined in the round. Once the yoke is complete, the work is divided into sleeves and body. The body is worked in the round and finished with a ribbed hem. The sleeves are then worked in the round with decreases and finished with ribbed cuffs. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the ribbed neckband.

The blue sweater (size M) is worked in Sandnes Atlas (5824) and Sandnes alpakka følgetråd (5824). The red sweater (size S) is worked in Sandnes Atlas (4219) and Sandnes alpakka følgetråd (4219).

Helpful videos:
Cast on: https://youtu.be/BiAWe3U9PoU
Increasing by M1L/M1R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XygPZ2cWBeA
Divide the work into body and sleeves: https://youtu.be/HqEAbDAG4Kw
Picking up sts: https://youtu.be/hTQP1yMB8UQ
Bind off: https://youtu.be/VSwjIUiQZlM