This sweater features a pattern inspired by old Norwegian traditions and is knitted from the bottom up. You start with a ribbed hem, then move straight into the pattern and the body up to the underarms. The body is set aside as you knit the sleeves. The sleeves and body are then joined, and you knit the yoke with raglan decreases before finishing with some short rows and the neckline ribbing.

An important detail in the design is that you start with the pattern color as the base color and the main color as the pattern color. This switches halfway through the pattern to create an almost invisible transition.

The entire sweater is knitted with the same needle size, including the ribbing. This is to ensure the ribbing does not become tighter than the rest of the sweater, giving the sweater a slightly boxy look.

The ribbing is knitted with alternating twisted knit and purl stitches, as this provides a firmer appearance while being less constricting.

Note: The sweater is relatively short, but it’s very easy to make it longer if you wish.

Extra rounds can be inserted either directly above the pattern (between the pattern and raglan) or below the pattern (between the pattern and hem ribbing).

If you do this, remember to calculate extra yarn for the additional rounds.