Wammergenser by Ane Holden Eliassen

Wammergenser

Knitting
February 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
498 - 1095 yards (455 - 1001 m)
1, 2, 3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 & 10-12 years
Norwegian
This pattern is available for free

DIGITAL PATTERN ONLY - Norwegian and English pattern.

The Wammer Sweater is a simple raglan sweater for children, featuring classic cables and a timeless look. Inspired by traditional everyday wear, this sweater is particularly durable in Norwegian wool—perfect for active children and unpredictable weather. It has a spacious, modern fit that looks equally stunning in timeless neutrals as it does in bold trend colors.

The sweater is worked top-down without the use of short rows, starting with a classic ribbed neckline that is folded double. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases while working the decorative cable pattern. The body and sleeves are finished with a neat ribbed edge, followed by a few rows of double knitting and an elegant Italian bind-off.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4-5) 6-7 (8-9) 10-12 years

Sweater circumference: 57 (61) 63 (69) 75 (81) 87 cm

Full length: 36 (38) 40 (44) 48 (52) 57 cm

Gauge
20 stitches in stockinette stitch = 10 cm
26 stitches in cable knit structure = 10 cm

Recommended needles:
Circular needle 4 mm (40-120 cm depending on size)
Circular needle 3.5 mm (40-80 cm depending on size) for ribbing
Double pointed needles 4 mm for sleeves
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm for ribbing on sleeves

Materials:
250 (250-300) 300 (350) 450 (500) 550 grams Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn. Note that precise amount used by testknitters is listed in a photo for the design, as well as in the pattern.

Pink sweater: knitted by Helene Rønquist Knutsen @quist.knits
Green sweater: knitted by Martine Nyhus @tinistrikker
Burgundy sweater: knitted and photographed by Ina Therese Valle Johannessen @ina.knit
Blue sweater: knitted and photographed by Kiri Lovise Njøten @kiri_og_mini