The Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit combines classic stripes with a relaxed, easy-to-wear shape that’s perfect for fall and winter. We knit ours with Kelbourne Woolens Scout, using Oatmeal for the main color and Cinnamon for the stripes. The warm, heathered shades give this timeless combination extra depth and character.
About the Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Scout is a DK-weight yarn spun from 100% Peruvian Highland wool. Each 100-gram skein contains a generous 274 yards.
Scout has a classic woolly character with a soft, modern feel. Its 2-ply construction creates beautiful stitch definition, while its heathered colors add richness to even simple stockinette. The yarn has enough structure to help a sweater hold its shape and softens and blooms beautifully after washing.
Design Details
The Frankie Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases shaping the yoke. Short rows are worked along the back of the neck to improve the fit, and the body and sleeves are knit in the round.
Narrow stripes continue throughout the sweater, creating plenty of visual interest without requiring complicated colorwork. Because only one color is used at a time, it’s an approachable way to knit a colorful garment.
The Frankie is designed with approximately 7¾ inches of positive ease for a relaxed, oversized fit. Measure around the fullest part of your bust or upper body and follow the pattern’s sizing guidance before choosing your size.
Scout’s palette of heathered neutrals, rich colors, and classic shades makes it easy to create your own combination.
What You’ll Need
Pattern: Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit
Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL), designed to fit bust measurements of 29½–31½ (31½–33½, 33½–35½, 35½–37½, 37½–39½, 39½–43¼, 43¼–47¼, 47¼–51¼, 51¼–55, 55–59) inches.
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Scout, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, 100 g / 274 yds; shown in Oatmeal for the main color and Cinnamon for the stripes.
Needles:
US 6 circular needles in 16-, 24-, 32-, and/or 40-inch lengths, plus US 4 circular needles in 32- or 40-inch lengths. You’ll also need US 6 and US 4 double-pointed needles or your preferred needles for working small circumferences.
We used KnitPro Dreamz circular needles for our Frankie. Their polished birch tips feel warm and lightweight in your hands, with enough grip to keep your stitches comfortably under control.
Gauge:
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles.
Always choose your size and purchase yarn according to the pattern’s measurements and yardage requirements. We also recommend buying a little extra when your required yardage falls close to the total yardage in your skeins.
How Much Yarn Do I Need?
The quantities below convert PetiteKnit’s yarn requirements to 274-yard skeins of Kelbourne Woolens Scout and round up to whole skeins.
| Size | Designed to fit bust | Main color | Stripe color |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 29½–31½" | 3 skeins | 2 skeins |
| XS | 31½–33½" | 3 skeins | 2 skeins |
| S | 33½–35½" | 3 skeins | 2 skeins |
| M | 35½–37½" | 4 skeins | 2 skeins |
| L | 37½–39½" | 4 skeins | 2 skeins |
| XL | 39½–43¼" | 4 skeins | 2 skeins |
| 2XL | 43¼–47¼" | 4 skeins | 3 skeins |
| 3XL | 47¼–51¼" | 4 skeins | 3 skeins |
| 4XL | 51¼–55" | 4 skeins | 3 skeins |
| 5XL | 55–59" | 4 skeins | 3 skeins |
Why You’ll Love It
- The top-down construction makes it easier to adjust the body or sleeve length.
- Narrow stripes add interest while using only one color at a time.
- Most of the sweater is straightforward stockinette worked in the round.
- The relaxed shape is comfortable, modern, and easy to layer.
- Scout’s heathered colors give the simple striped design extra depth.
- The 100% wool yarn creates a warm sweater that holds its shape beautifully.
Ready to Cast On?
Choose Oatmeal and Cinnamon like our sample, or explore the full range of Kelbourne Woolens Scout to create your own combination.
Want some help along the way? Join us for the Frankie Pullover Class at our South Street shop. We’ll guide you through the techniques and construction as you knit a Frankie made especially for you.
And when your sweater is finished, tag us @loopyarn so we can see it!
