PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Cacao Nibs 3091, Perfect Purple 5012, Muskat Melange 3070, Night Sky 5591 and Shell Melange 2710 from Sandnes Garn.
The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Cacao Nibs 3091, Perfect Purple 5012, Muskat Melange 3070, Night Sky 5591 and Shell Melange 2710 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Cacao Nibs 3091, Perfect Purple 5012, Muskat Melange 3070, Night Sky 5591 and Shell Melange 2710 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Cacao Nibs 3091, Perfect Purple 5012, Muskat Melange 3070, Night Sky 5591 and Shell Melange 2710 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Almond 2511, Shell Melange 2710, Medium Brown Heather 2652, Charcoal Melange 1065 and Muskat Melange 3070 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Almond 2511, Shell Melange 2710, Medium Brown Heather 2652, Charcoal Melange 1065 and Muskat Melange 3070 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
PetiteKnit Celeste Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt in the colors Almond 2511, Shell Melange 2710, Medium Brown Heather 2652, Charcoal Melange 1065 and Muskat Melange 3070 from Sandnes Garn. The color 2710 is discontinued and the closest match in our selection is the color 3021 Light Beige Heather.
Celeste Sweater
98,43 €
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The Celeste Sweater is a popular pattern because:
- This sweater has a truly captivating cable pattern that is easy to remember. Watching the final result take shape layer by layer is almost like reading a thriller.
- No long yarn overs.
- The sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down, which makes it easy to adjust the fit while you are still working on it.
- The Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt yarn included in the kit is a DK-weight 100% Norwegian wool yarn that hardly pills and only softens with use.
- The sweater is shaped with shortened rows, which gives it a good fit.
The Celeste Sweater is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 15 cm [6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches].
The measurements for the finished sweater are listed on the front page of the pattern. Begin by measuring yourself before starting your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 85 cm [33½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size XS. A size XS sweater has a bust circumference of 100 cm [39¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease.
Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Bust circumference: 96 (100) 107 (111) 115 (123) 134 (142) 152 (160) cm [37¾ (39¼) 42¼ (43¾) 45¼ (48½) 52¾ (56) 59¾ (63) inches]
Length: 56 (57) 58 (60) 63 (64) 66 (68) 70 (72) cm [22 (22½) 22¾ (23½) 24¾ (25¼) 26 (26¾) 27½ (28¼) inches] (measured mid back excl. neck edge)
Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (50 g = 91 m [100 yds]):
Main color:
- XXS-XS = 9 balls
- S = 10 balls
- M = 11 balls
- L = 12 balls
- XL = 13 balls
- 2XL-3XL = 14 balls
- 4XL = 14-15 balls
- 5XL = 15 balls
Contrast colors:
- 1 ball of each 4 colors
The Celeste Sweater is worked from the top down and has a circular yoke. First the neck edge is worked, then the yoke is worked in the round in the charted colorwork pattern using 5 different colors. Short rows are worked after the stranded pattern has been completed to raise the back and create a nice fit. The body and sleeves are worked in the round in stockinette stitch and finished with a rib edge.
GAUGE
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle, 20 sts x 20-22 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x 4 inches] in colorwork pattern on a 4.5 mm [US7] needle
NEEDLES
Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] and 4 mm [US6] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [24, 32 and/or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] and 3 mm [US2½] / 40 cm [16 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4] (unless the Magic Loop technique is used); Optionally: A larger needle size for knitting the colorwork pattern
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PATTERN TYPE
Advanced
The 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.
You will meet the following techniques in the advanced category: Advanced double knitting for example along edges, collars and buttonholes, decreases/increases worked in pattern and short rows worked in a texture pattern.
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![The red Sophie Hood is knitted in Eco Cashmere Vintage by Gepard in the color Blodappelsin [325].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sophiehood_a-300x400.webp)
![The red Sophie Hood is knitted in Eco Cashmere Vintage by Gepard in the color Blodappelsin [325].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sophiehood_b-300x400.webp "The red Sophie Hood is knitted in Eco Cashmere Vintage by Gepard in the color Blodappelsin [325].")
![The white Louvre Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Natural Tweed [2523].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/louvre_a-300x400.webp)
![The white Louvre Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Natural Tweed [2523].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/louvre_b-300x400.jpg "The white Louvre Sweater is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Natural Tweed [2523].")
![The white Champagne Cardigan is knitted in Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn in the color Almond [2511] held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn in the color Kitt [1015].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/champagne_a-300x400.webp)
![The white Champagne Cardigan is knitted in Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn in the color Almond [2511] held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn in the color Kitt [1015].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/champagne_b-300x400.jpg "The white Champagne Cardigan is knitted in Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn in the color Almond [2511] held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn in the color Kitt [1015].")
![The grey Lulu Slipover is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Charcoal melange [1065].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lulu_f-300x400.webp)
![The grey Lulu Slipover is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Charcoal melange [1065].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lulu_e-300x400.jpg "The grey Lulu Slipover is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Charcoal melange [1065].")
![The dark blue Eva Cardigan is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Night sky [5591].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/eva_a-300x400.jpg)
![The dark blue Eva Cardigan is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Night sky [5591].](https://nordicknittingshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/eva_b-300x400.webp "The dark blue Eva Cardigan is knitted in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color Night sky [5591].")
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The product (pattern) arrived quickly.
The Celeste Sweater turned out perfectly, and Nordic Knitting Shop’s delivery and ordering process was smooth from start to finish. I have become a permanent customer.
Clearly written instructions; the sweater itself is still waiting to be knitted.
The pattern was nice for someone who doesn’t knit much. I noticed a small mistake, but it’s not visible and didn’t require ripping back.
Celeste Sweater, a beautiful design. Based on the chest circumference, I chose size M for a slender young man. After the yoke, I continued the body for a while until I realized the armholes were unusually small (following the pattern). I then knitted a bit of a sleeve and confirmed that the underarm area is indeed very tight. This might suit a feminine body, but not a man—even a slender one—whose shoulders are shaped differently than a woman’s. The project remains unfinished. I lost my motivation.