Information
The Kjeltringholmen Sweater for Children is a raglan sweater inspired by life beneath the sea, featuring a variety of sea creature motifs. It is knitted from the bottom up in Viking Alpaca Storm and is available in 6 sizes from 2 to 12 years. The sample shown in the photographs is size 12 years, and an adult version is also available.
The repeating motifs of fish, crabs, starfish, octopuses and other sea creatures create a playful maritime design. Viking Alpaca Storm produces a soft, warm and durable fabric, while the seamless raglan construction ensures an excellent fit and freedom of movement. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience of raglan construction and colourwork.
The pattern is available in Norwegian, English, German, Danish and Swedish.
Sizes
2 (4) 6 (8) 10 (12)
Measurements of the garment
Overall width: 61 (65) 69 (73) 81 (86) cm
Total length: 35 (40) 45 (50) 54 (58) cm
Sleeve length: 24 (27) 32 (37) 40 (42) cm
Neck circumference: 38 (38) 38 (39) 41 (42) cm
Knitting tension
21 x 27 rows stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
Sticks
Double pointed needles and circular needle (40 cm) no. 3 and 4 and circular needle no. 4 (40 and 60 cm)
Yarn and yarn quantity
Viking Alpaca Storm, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% merino wool and 20% nylon fiber, running length per skein 50 g = 133 m
Color 527 Jeans Blue, 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (350) g
Color 502 Natural, 50 g