Comparing PetiteKnit's Drop Shoulder Sweater Patterns 

This video popped up moments after I started watching NE’s video ranking her Petite Knit patterns that she knit. Great timing!

I thought the same thing when I first discovered Petiteknit. These all look the same?!? But after knitting many Petiteknit patterns, I now understand the differences between the patterns even if they are small. Construction/aesthetic might be similar or seemingly identical on many of them, but the subtle variations and little details keep things different. I have learned so much from her patterns and it has improved my knitting immensely. I like the fact that each pattern teaches me a new skill or makes me think differently about a skill I have done a million times. Example working on sweater xyz: “Ohh I never thought to do it that way - on the chestnut sweater it was done like this, but on xyz sweater it’s done like this” the finished objects both look nearly the same but the means of getting there was different. My overall knitted wardrobe is cohesive and the process to get there wasn’t boring. Win win for me. I don’t mind spending the money on the patterns, but could see how some people might find it frustrating. It’s funny how people almost accuse her of being sneaky or lazy for making these patterns for a profit. Because it’s a BUSINESS people 😂 How about uplifting a business owner and creative? It’s her business, of course she’s going to market and charge for patterns! Thanks for a fun video, and I like reading everyone’s perspective on this in the comments!

Really appreciate this assessment. But let's talk about how fabulous you look in that sweater. Absolutely beautiful and you're glowing.

I am not at all surprised how similar PetiteKnit patterns are. They are very formulaic, and I find the instructions to be somewhat sparse. But she is a master of branding! Thank you so much for these comparison videos. Love them!

Thank you! I could not for the life of me figure out the difference between the Oslo and the Stockholm. Now, my plan is to gage swatch with the yarn and want to use and choose my pattern that way, knowing I can make whatever little modifications I want.

Thank you for a very informative podcast Mel.I appreciate the time you spent sifting through the various similarities and differences.Personally I am not surprised that PetiteKnits patterns are all so similar.Have always had trouble distinguishing one from the other when I have seen them made by other podcasters and in my opinion a seasoned knitter could apply a little tweaking to almost any one of her patterns and get a fair resemblance to many of the others.I so enjoy the simple Scandinavian elegance of her styling and branding/marketing is great!Thanks again for this and all your RU-vid videos -always great to watch and listen 😊xx

I try to support designers other than PetiteKnit. I think she has enough attention and I only like a few of her designs. Since I don't knit drop shoulder sweaters, it's not a missed opportunity for me.

These comparaison are very well done and helpful , thanks

This was my suggestion! Thank you so much for the time you put in to gather this information, I think it’s a great resource!

Lots of great details! Thanks for deep diving into this🏊‍♀️

Mel, thank you very much for this - it is very detailed, which will help a lot. I'm a beginner, so I'm looking for universal patterns that will, on the one hand, help me develop and, on the other hand, won't ruin my budget. thanks again!

Yes! This is the exact type of information I’ve been seeking! Thank you

I love all of Petite Knits patterns, they are my style! I just finished the Melange and I love it!

Thanks for a comparison video. I feel that most of patterns by some popular designers are similar and one has to spend time to compare them. I just don't understand why designers do so

Great comparison vid. Thx heaps. Can’t wait for the raglan one to come out. ❤❤

Love these comparison podcasts! Thank you!

Excellent research, thank you.

This is sooooo helpful. Thank you

Thank you, very informative

Interesting that Ravelry states Oslo is "lace + lace = DK" but the recommended yarn is Tibet CEWEC which is DK. It also does have decreases on the body, fwiw.

Thsnks for the video! I see that a lot of international knitters focus on how similar PetiteKnits patterns are. As a Svandinavian knitter, I think you are missing a point. She focuses a lot ln the yarn for her patterns - often a pattern is written with a specific yarn in mind. As a scandi knitter who started knitting with the yarn brands own designs (and yarn), I'm perhaps more used to this? But I love how she pulls up special yarns esp the Danish and Norwegian wool yarns and focuses on them. For me, that's an important dimension to her patterns. :)

Wow. Love these podcasts. So helpful to have all the comparisons in one space. Thanks for producing this type of review. Very helpful. Must be time consuming for you. Please know very appreciated. LOVE the sweater you are wearing. Do you know where one can source the pattern book for it from. I’ve looked everywhere and am stumped

On the Stockholm vs Oslo comparison - you say that the difference between the 4.5mm needle and the 4.0mm needle would give a more open fabric for the larger needle. However, the stitch gauge is exactly the same (and the row gauge is only one row tighter over four inches for the smaller needle) so I can't see how the fabric is discernibly more open if the gauges are so close to identical? I'm left thinking that the only reason the needle size is different for what amounts to the same gauge is that she used a different combo of silk mohair yarns in her design phase, and it was the relative difference in fluff that led to two different (but close) needle sizes...for the exact same stitch gauge.

I think Oslo sweater is not two strands mohair, but cewek tibet + mohair. that is why the recommended needles differ from Stockholm sweater

Good explanation, thank you! I want to knit my first sweater (not too advanced techniques just yet) and looking at all the designs, it is almost overwhelming to discern the differences. It’s like, what’s an intermediate beginner supposed to cast on? 😃

Why is this entire video just the "it's the same picture" meme XD

Did you coordinate with Amy lol 😜 I noticed how similar some of Petiteknit patterns are. But there are slight differences and and it's good for beginners to find something they like without having to make any adjustments. Generally I love Petitknits style and have never been disappointed. I knit a couple on your list. Out of the aran category I made the Sonja and I absolutely love it. The fit is just perfect. Will definitely knit it again. I used one strand of nutiden with a lace weight yarn and its amazing.

Can you explain to me the yolk of the seaside sweater as it is very complicated. Even master knitters couldn't explain this particular pattern to me! Please any help will help if you can explain to me where to put your markers as you start the yolk of this child's sweater. Thank you !

Hi Mel! Could you grant public access to your spreadsheet please?

I watched your videos before, very nicely put,informative - but when comes to comparison - this is strictly reading out of website and pattern details! Anyone can do it. I guess I expected more that simple repetition of information already available. Good for beginners thou I guess .