A Sweater Built for Real Life.
Posted on August 17 2026
Pattern: Frankie Sweater
Designer: PetiteKnit
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
Quick Information
- Category: Pullover, oversized, positive ease
- Construction: Top-down raglan with short row neck shaping
- Yarn weight: DK
- Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
- Sizes: XXS through 5XL
- Yardage: 1095 to 1791 yards depending on size
The Yarn Story
Peer Gynt has been a Sandnes Garn staple since 1938, and once you work with it, it's easy to see why it has stuck around this long. It's 100% Norwegian wool, spun to be both soft against the skin and sturdy enough to hold its shape through years of wear. That combination makes it a natural fit for large garments and for stitch patterns with some complexity to them, cables and colourwork included.
Why Make the Frankie Sweater
The Frankie Sweater is a versatile sweater that can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on your mood. The stripes add interest both visually and while knitting. Since this is a top down construction, you can make the sweater as long as you like.
Construction Overview
The Frankie Sweater is a top-down, in the round construction with raglan increases on the yoke. The sweater also features short row shaping along the back of the neckline for a good fit. The sleeves are also worked in the round. One very nice item to note, the stripes continue across the sleeves and body to create a seemless look.
What You'll Need
- Pattern: Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit (pattern found on Ravelry or PetiteKnit website)
- Yarn: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt. 7 to 11 balls of the main colour, depending on size and 4 to 7 balls for the stripes, depending on size. You can see some beautiful colour combinations in the projects section of Ravelry.
- 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] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]. Double pointed: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]
Ready to Cast on?
If an oversized, stripe-happy sweater in wool that's been trusted since 1938 sounds like your next project, grab your two colours of Peer Gynt and the pattern and enjoy!
