{"product_id":"novice-sweater-kit-haunui-silk-yarn-pattern","title":"Novice Sweater Kit | Haunui Silk Yarn + Pattern","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNoro Haunui Silk | Novice Sweater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoro Haunui Silk Yarn + Knitting Pattern | PetiteKnit | Beginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novice Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. That means that you will begin by knitting the neckband, then the yoke, then the body, and finally the sleeves. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, while the neckband, bottom edge (waist band), and cuffs are knit in rib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are purchasing a knitting pattern and yarn, not the item itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNB: Noro Haunui Silk is not on the recommended yarn list below, but we have knitted jumpers in Snefnug with this pattern and found it to be a direct swap-out. The size selector will select the correct number of yarn skeins for the size. The main picture is the Novice jumper made in it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote size XL: is selecting 3 balls, but this is just under 3 skiens for the pattern. If you are a tight knitter, then please purchase another ball. Note: Size 2XL is just over 3 skeins; we have selected 3 skeins, since you can knit top-down until you run out of yarn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novice Sweater has a round yoke, which is shaped by knitting increases on four rounds evenly separated on the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide and measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can only rely on the measurements in the pattern if you are able to achieve the correct gauge. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are intended to fit a bust measurement of approximately 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39¼) 39¼-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches] . The Novice Sweater is meant to have a loose fit (positive ease) of 5-10 cm [2-4 inches]. This means that if your bust circumference is 90 cm [35½ inches] (measure yourself with a measuring tape), you should knit a size S that has a bust of 98 cm [38½ inches]. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweater’s bust:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 (98) 103 (109) 116 (128) 138 (149) 161 cm [35¾ (38½) 40½ (43) 45½ (50½) 54¼ (58½) 63½ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeasured mid back without neckband: 54 (55) 57 (60) 62 (64) 65 (66) 68 cm [21¼ (21¾) 22½ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 25½ (26) 26¾ inches] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 6 mm [US10] needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 mm [US9] and 6 mm [US10] \/ 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches] circular needles, 5.5 mm double pointed needles (unless Magic Loop method is used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested yarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 g Jensen by Isager Yarn (50 g = 125 m [137 yards]) \u003cstrong\u003eheld together with\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125-150) 150 (150) 175 g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yards]) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 (350) 400 (450) 450-500 (500) 550 (600) 650 g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitwithme.co.uk\/products\/snefnug\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnefnug\u003c\/a\u003e by CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m [120 yards])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 3: \u003c\/strong\u003e 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m [164 yards]) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggestion 4: \u003c\/strong\u003e200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 g Arwetta by Filcolana (50 g = 210 m [230 yds]) (single strand) \u003cstrong\u003eheld together with\u003c\/strong\u003e 175 (200) 225 (225) 250 (275) 275 (300) 325 g Brushed Lace fra Mohair by Canard (25 g = 210 m [230 yds]) (double strand).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★ (1 out of 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the classification of difficulty in the level of difficulty tab. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white Novice Sweater is knitted in Jensen by Isager in color 0 held together with Silk Mohair by Isager in color 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown Novice Sweater is knitted in Arwetta by Filcolana in the color Red squirrel [352] held together with Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard in the color Cognac [3048].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwatch:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/IvkMqJIcAbA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegin:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/j4s8ipx0BbI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnit stitches through the back loop:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QB8BA7h8wHo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncreases:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Sg3IIawaxDs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdding new skein of yarn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/cCEe21CJU5U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePut the sleeves to rest:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Wx53b0VAZds\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegin sleeve:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pIzaO_ujl_s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvoid hole at startup on sleeve:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/BkvMJjr-6pM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinishing the sleeves:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gyNPTFB3B5w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBind-off:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gRn0-XMKZdA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFolding the neck edge:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/l7QKjR0ahDU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 stitches together:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FVP0da99E1M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifficulty Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt PetiteKnit you will find patterns with varying levels of difficulty. Each pattern has been given a level of difficulty ranging from 1 to 5 stars, where 1 star is given to the patterns that are the easiest for beginners to knit and 5 stars are given to the patterns with the most advances techniques aimed at experienced knitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ★ – BEGINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category have been written for absolute beginner knitters. Here you only need to know the most basic techniques to be able to knit the pattern. The patterns are written using very beginner friendly language with no or very few abbreviations. Many of the patterns, especially the Novice series, have comprehensive videos that take you through and explain the steps in working the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the beginner category:\u2028 \u003cbr\u003eCast on, knit, purl, knit through the back loop, decrease, increase, yarn over and standard bind-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 ★★ – EXPERIENCED BEGINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category are slightly more difficult than the beginner patterns, but they are still easy to take on. The patterns are for knitters that have completed their first project and feel confident in reading a pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category you will meet abbreviations. The abbreviations that are particular for this pattern will have explanations. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the experienced beginner category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u2028\u003cbr\u003eKnitting together a folded edge, buttonholes, simple texture patterns and picking up and knitting stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 ★★★ – INTERMEDIATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category require that you have experience with and feel confident in using the basic knitting techniques, as the patterns contain more advanced techniques for example for casting on, picking up and knitting stitches or working short rows. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the intermediate category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u003cbr\u003eReading simple charts, Italian cast on, Italian bind off, Judy’s Magic Cast On, i-cord, simple double knitting, double knitting for Italian bind off, German Short Rows, texture patterns, simple finishing techniques, embroidery on knitting and knitting with more than one color at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 ★★★★ – EXPERIENCED INTERMEDIATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category require that you are an experienced knitting and can keep an overview of a pattern. You may need to keep track of multiple elements at the same time – for example you may need to work a charted pattern while working shaping at the same time. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the experienced intermediate category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u003cbr\u003eWorking a charted pattern, sewing in a zipper, double knitting and advances texture patterns like for example brioche knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 ★★★★★ – ADVANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns in this category requires that you are a seasoned knitter who knows how to keep and overview of a pattern, knows how to place a chart and work shaping based on the instructions given in the pattern. There will be videos that take you through the techniques that are used in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will meet the following techniques in the advanced category, as well as the techniques in the previous categories:\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced double knitting for example along edges, collars and buttonholes, decreases\/increases worked in pattern and short rows worked in a texture pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58303619793277,"sku":null,"price":115.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7376\/8740\/files\/my-first-knitted-jumper-workshopstarting-wednesday-4th-february-2026-630pm-to-830pm-see-dates-tab-for-details-3247816.jpg?v=1775557050","url":"https:\/\/knitwithme.co.uk\/products\/novice-sweater-kit-haunui-silk-yarn-pattern","provider":"Knit With Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}