Balloon Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit Construction_Worked Flat 5 mm [US4] / 40

5 mm [US4] / 40 cm and 80 cm [16 and 32 inches] and 4 mm (US6) / 40

Garter stitch edging for structure and durability

The sweater begins at the neckline

75 mm knitting needles

Balloon Sweater Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit Construction_Worked Flat 5 mm [US4] / 40The Balloon Sweater has balloon sleeves that start low on the shoulder and are emphasized with close fitting rib cuffs. The Balloon Sweater is worked from the top down. For the first part of the yoke, shoulder increases and short rows are worked simultaneously to shape the neckline. After this, the front and back are worked separately (back and forth in stockinette stitch) to the bottom of the armholes. Next the front and back are joined for the body,