The Hanstholm Sweater Junior is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke. Short rows are worked after the neck rib edge to shape the neckline.

Size guide

The Hanstholm Sweater Junior is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5 år) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-10) 10-12 (12-14) years are designed to fit a chest circumference of 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (72) 78 (82) cm [20¾ (21¼) 22 (22½) 23¼ (24½) 25¼ (28¼) 30¾ (32¼) inches]. The measurements for the finished sweater are listed on the front page of the pattern. Please note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is maintained throughout.

If you/the recipient measures 56 cm [22 inches] around the chest, you should knit a size 3-4 years. A size 3-4 years sweater has a chest circumference of 71 cm [28 inches] which in the given example would give you 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease. If the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the lengths to the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is short/taller than average.

Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-10) 10-12 (12-14) Years

Bust circumference: 65 (67) 71 (74) 77 (81) 84 (88) 92 (96) cm 25½ (26½) 28 (29¼) 30¼ (32) 33 (34¾) 36¼ (37¾) inches

Length: 36 (37) 40 (43) 44 (45) 47 (49) 54 (57) [14¼ (14½) 15¾ (17) 17¼ (17¾) 18½ (19¼) 21¼ (22½) inches] (measured mid back incl. neck edge)

Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40 cm and 60 or 80 cm [16 and 24 or 32 inches] and 3 mm [US2½] /40 cm \16 inches], Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6]

Materials: 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (500) 500 (550) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds])

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)

See the classification of difficulty here.

Techniques:
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