Kathmandu sweater for children (digital pattern)

The Kathmandu sweater is inspired by the hippie era of the 60s and 70s. Kathmandu was a popular destination for many hippies on the so-called "hippie trails" at that time. The sweater is knitted in the round, from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are knitted separately before being joined on one needle when the yoke is to be knitted.

The children's Kathmandu sweater has a lot of pattern and several sections on the sleeves and body with three colors. This means the sweater can easily be knitted too tightly. Therefore, be extra careful to check your gauge before you begin. Enjoy your knitting!

Sizes 1 year (2 years) 4 years (6 years) 8 years (10 years)

Gauge 10 cm colorwork on 4 mm needles = 22 stitches. Most people knit tighter in colorwork than they do in plain stockinette stitch. I have therefore included in the pattern that you should go up half a needle size when knitting colorwork. Gauge varies from person to person, so always knit a swatch before you begin.

Yarn Ask from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk

Yarn alternatives: Sol from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Double Sunday from Sandnes garn, Highland wool or Bamboo from Vikinggarn.

Yarn quantity
Main color: 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) grams
Pattern color 1: 50 g
Pattern color 2: 50 g
Pattern color 3: 50 g
Pattern color 4: 50 g

Recommended needles Double-pointed needles 3 and 4 mm. Circular needle 50 cm or 60 cm long (depending on size) 3 mm and 4 mm. Circular needle 40 cm long 3 mm and 4 mm

Sweater measurements Sleeves: 19 (25) 29 (31) 35 (38) cm Bust circumference: 61 (65) 68 (73) 76 (81) cm Body length: 22 (27) 29 (31) 35 (36) cm Total length: 33 (40) 42 (45) 50 (52) cm

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