Alpine Adventure Mini Sweater by Amanda Scheuzger

Alpine Adventure Mini Sweater

Knitting
February 2026
Light Fingering ?
9 stitches and 13 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
28 - 30 yards (26 - 27 m)
about 2 1/2" - 3" high
English
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Inspired by classic ski sweaters and the excitement of winter games, this mini sweater features bold colorwork motifs that wrap around the yoke and body, creating a timeless Nordic-inspired look in miniature form.

This pattern is designed to be quick and approachable, perfect for decorating your home, gifting to fellow knitters, or creating your own collection of tiny sweaters that celebrate the seasons.

Whether you’re new to colorwork or an experienced knitter looking for a fun, fast project, this pattern offers just the right balance of ease and adventure.

PATTERN FEATURES:
Instructions for two sweater styles:
Circular yoke mini sweater with colorwork chart for the yoke and body
Option for a raglan mini sweater
Option for duplicate stitch with a bonuc nordic snowflake chart
Seamless construction
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions
Charted colorwork

PERFECT FOR:
Cute bag chrarms
Holiday décor
Winter and ski-themed displays
Ornaments
Gift toppers
Advent calendars
Using up mini skeins and yarn scraps
Quick, satisfying colorwork projects

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner to intermediate
You should be comfortable with:
Knitting in the round
Basic increases and decreases
Following a colorwork chart
Makes a great first sweater

MATERIALS:
Fingering weight yarn
Small amounts of 2–4 colors
DPNs or circular needles for small circumference knitting
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Yardage requirements are minimal, making this an excellent stash-busting project.

Part of the Mini Sweater Adventure Collection:
This pattern uses the same foundational sweater constructions as the Mini Sweater Adventure series, making it a perfect addition to your growing collection.

Mix, match, and create your own tiny sweater story.