Odal sweater for children with raglan sleeves, knitted in Rauma Fivel. The sweater is worked from the bottom up in five colours. Odal is a place name in Norway. It is also the name of a rune, highlighted in orange at the centre of the pattern. The jumpers shown in the photos are size 10 years and adult, and the pattern is also available in adult sizes.

Sizes
2 (4) 6 (8) 10 (12) years

Measurements
Bust circumference: 61 (66) 71 (76) 80 (85) cm
Full length: 36 (40) 44 (49) 54 (56) cm
Sleeve length: 24 (27) 31 (35) 38 (40) cm
Neck circumference: 35 (40) 42 (42) 45 (47) cm

Gauge
17 stitches x 21 rounds = 10 x 10 cm

Needles
Double pointed needles size 4 and 4.5 mm and circular needles 40 and 80 cm size 4 and 4.5 mm
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Yarn
Rauma Fivel, 100% Norwegian wool. Running length per skein 50 grams = 100 meters.
Colour 402 Dark Petrol, 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) g
Colour 01 Natural, 50 g
Colour 22 Dark Orange, 50 g
Colour 303 Mellow Peach, 50 g
Colour 404 Copper, 50 g

Knitting the Odal sweater
The Odal sweater is knitted in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.