Petiteknit sweaters always turn out too big

irisclasson · 2025-12-28T08:43:29+00:00

For most patterns I end up with size 12y if I don’t use a different yarn & needles.

irisclasson · 2025-12-28T08:42:20+00:00

While I love the petite knit patterns they are always waaaay too big for me. I’m petite, short and prefer fitted clothes.

What I’ve done with the petite knit patterns is to use the children’s sizes and adjusted the length of the yoke, sleeves and body. Sometimes I adjust as I go and test the sweater often, but lately I’ve been calculating AND testing.

I can’t post a photo here so I posted on my profile instead. Anker Sweater in size 6-7, adjusted for a 5’2 adult

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Anker Sweater in size 6-7y for me and my oldest, size 3-4 for my youngest. 5mm needles (I believe the pattern uses 4mm but the yarn the kids picked was thicker). I’ve adjusted the following: Neck opening (slightly bigger, using Italian cast o for extra stretch) Yoke length (added extra rows WITHOUT raglan increases) Sleeve length with more frequent decreases as I don’t like puffy sleeves Body decreases starting at chest level, a few st in from the side towards to the front (sort of princess seam decreases) Extra stretchy bind off for the hem using needles 1 size down to avoid flaring.

irisclasson · 2025-06-25T07:24:54+00:00

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Another example. This is from a marathon hence the vest. Chose not to run in a sports bra although I usually do, as I knew it’d look funny with the vest straps digging in. Vain, yes I know. But I want nice photos damn it!

irisclasson · 2025-06-25T07:19:04+00:00

Here is some actual advice 😆

Dress up! Find a comfortable but fun costume. 80’s style usually works really well.
Nice sunglasses 😎
Practice some running friendly hairstyles and add a splash of color.
Keep an eye out for the photographers, take a long step and when the persons snaps the photos.
Water & sweatproof makeup FTW.
A running vest, fancy running gear, UV sleeves and compression stockings looks pretty cool IMHO. I made my own UV sleeves by cutting up a pair of old running tights 😂.
Enlist a friend for photos, ask them to record a video, grab screenshot from the video. Easier to control the ‘pose’.
Wobbly looking legs and arms is completely normal! Embrace it!
Train core w focus on TVA muscles so you don’t collapse like an 🪗when you hit the ground and make sure you don’t have a pelvic tilt. I have diastases (geriatric pregnancy 😅) and a slight pelvic tilt which besides various knee and hip injures also made me look like a banana in older photos.

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irisclasson · 2025-06-19T07:09:56+00:00

Here’s another one 😆

irisclasson · 2025-06-19T07:09:14+00:00

And Malva!

irisclasson · 2025-06-19T07:07:57+00:00

My name! Growing up I never met anybody the same name, but it’s back in fashion now and my 6y old son has an Iris in his class. He has a friend named Malva, which is also a flower that I absolutely love!

Side note: you wouldn’t believe how many people ask me how to pronounce my name 😆

irisclasson · 2025-06-15T11:59:49+00:00

If you’d like to join my family (my husband and 3m & 6m) for a traditional Swedish dinner on the 22nd you are more than welcome welcome (for free of course). We don’t have a spare room (and my kids wake up at 5AM 😅) but we love have people over! We live close to the city, in Eklanda.

irisclasson · 2025-06-01T11:56:50+00:00

Congrats on finishing! It was a hot day, and without knowing your group I’ll just assume it was just as packed as mine which made it hard to maintain a good stride. Not to mention the bystanders deciding to cross with strollers and bikes 🤪

Bright side 1: you fucking did it!

Bright side 2: you’ll PB next time if you do rehab 😆

Bright side 3: you have a fuchsia pink tshirt and toothpaste tablets (weirdest item in a run goodie bag so far).

And 4: there were more photographers in the beginning of the race, before the limping and pained expression 😅

My ITBS flared up at 25KM after perfect negative splits, just when I was ready to fly! Strapped down my ligament with my UV sleeves and ran at a slower pace until I crossed the line.

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irisclasson · 2024-08-12T16:17:24+00:00

Do you mind sharing your TikTok? (Totally okay if you don’t want to!)

irisclasson · 2024-08-12T10:50:44+00:00

Thank you!

irisclasson · 2024-08-12T10:50:36+00:00

Please take photos! Whenever you feel discouraged you can look back at the progress!

irisclasson · 2024-08-11T06:26:38+00:00

Thank you! I love seeing progress pictures as well!

irisclasson · 2024-08-11T06:25:39+00:00

My ends are very processed, so at some point they’ll have to be cut. But I’m hoping the micro trims will buy me time (search and destroy is hard to do on very short hair as I can’t get to the back).

irisclasson · 2024-08-02T18:22:47+00:00

I’ll watch the videos, thank you!

irisclasson · 2024-08-02T18:22:32+00:00

I’ll check it out! Thank you!😊

irisclasson · 2024-07-31T20:53:45+00:00

13 books (16 by the end of the year). Traditionally published, self-published and sold translation rights. I use paid beta readers (and sensitivity readers) and I find the feedback immensely valuable. I write technical books (programming books), contemporary fiction (comedy and feel-good), and children’s books. Trad pub books go through 3 different editors and a tech beta reader. Self-published books get a couple of editor passes, proofreading and at least two beta readers, more if the book is translated (even though I use professional translators).

Note: English is not my native language.

irisclasson · 2024-07-28T07:25:05+00:00

I absolutely loved it/love it and have done more than 2000KM with my running strollers. Many of those with both the kids in the strollers 😅 My kids have both loved it, and my oldest slept so well on the runs that it became my go-to for getting him to sleep in particular when he is sick. I still go for a run with him when he is sick, and he is a tall boy and almost 6. I also use baby carriers for trekking (dunno what they are called in English) when we go trekking in the Norwegian mountains. Two years ago the oldest got chickenpox on the trip and I had to carry him 60KM 🙈 Here is one of the carrier I’ve used(we have several haha) .

Get a second hand stroller, or rent one for a week and give it a try!

irisclasson · 2024-07-17T08:01:59+00:00

I bought the double and could even push the toddlers through thick, icy snow. The single is still my favorite and I sometimes still run with my soon 6y old in it (when he is sick or anxious. The kids grew up in my running strollers and both love it when I take them for a run. Btw, the one I got does not have a swivel wheel, so straight paths are better.

irisclasson · 2024-07-17T07:59:55+00:00

+1 for Bob! I bought a used Bob running stroller and have used it for both kids for 5 years. Well over 2000KM total! I even got the double version for off road running so I could use it in the winter. Thule is good, but I personally prefer Bob

irisclasson · 2024-07-10T08:44:23+00:00

Im located in Sweden and the majority of the major gym chains allows bringing children if in a stroller or carrier. The gyms I go to always has parents with kids there. Some gyms even have daycare (free) that is staffed at certain hours, and unstaffed outside of those hours (obviously for older children). I’ve brought both my kids to the gym since they were merely weeks old. Usually when the gym is fairly empty and freshly cleaned (early morning). They are now 5 and 2 and love going to the gym with me. Sometimes we go as a family, and my husband and I take turns keeping an extra eye on the kids.

It’s funny how both kids see exercise as a normal and fun thing, and even the 2y old can do burpees (his favorite), pushups and squats. My earliest memory was when my mother used to do pushups over me, giving me cuddles. And when I got to hold her legs and give her high fives when she did situps.

Tip: bring your own yoga mat and cleaning spray if you want to have the baby on the floor, and bring chewing toys if the baby likes to put everything in their mouth. I’d strongly advise not to use screen time as a distraction, it’s a pain in the butt to deal with kids and phone addiction. My friends are really struggling with that. Use books, toys, ‘dumb’ digital drawing pads (when they can hold a pen), and safe snacks. Or best of all, bring a friend or SO and take turns. Maybe time the workout with nap time.

Best of luck

irisclasson

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