Frøya Sweater Kids

Frøya Sweater Kids is a lightly oversized Aran sweater worked from the top down. It has been developed over a long period of time to achieve the perfect fit, with the goal of creating the ultimate dream sweater for children in an Aran/fisherman style. High-quality yarn and a timeless design make this a garment that can be passed down through generations — and never go out of style.

The back is worked first, back and forth, and shaped with increases to create a drop-shoulder effect. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders, which are joined to form the front. The front is worked back and forth before being joined with the back to form the body. Stitches are then picked up for the sleeves, which are worked in the round. The neckline is worked in ribbing and folded double.

Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (5-6) 7-8 (8-10) 10-12 years 
Chest circumference: 72 (75) 81 (86) 91 (98) 104 cm [28.5 (29.5) 32 (34) 36 (38.5) 41 in]
Length: 36 (38) 41 (45) 49 (51) 54 cm [14.25 (15) 16.25 (17.75) 19.25 (20) 21.25 in]
Gauge: 23 sts x 30 rows in cable pattern on a 4 mm (US 6) needle = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] Needles: Circular needles 4 mm [US 6] and 3 mm [US 2.5]
Materials: 250 (300) 300 (350) 450 (450) 500 g 3-ply yarn from Lofoten Wool (100 g = 210 m [230 yds])

Yarn alternatives: Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]), Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [100 yds]), Embla by Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk (100 g = 200 m [218 yds]), 3-ply strikkegarn by Rauma Garn (50 g = 108 m [118 yds]), Alpakka Ull by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]), Mitu by Rauma Garn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])

Size guide: Frøya Sweater Kids is designed to have approx. 20–25 cm [8–10 in] of positive ease relative to the chest measurement. Sizes 1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (5–6) 7–8 (8–9) 10–12 yrs correspond to a chest measurement of 53 (54) 56 (59) 64 (68) 78 cm [21 (21.5) 22 (23.25) 25.25 (26.75) 30.75 in]. 

The grey Frøya Sweater Kids is knitted in 3-ply by Lofoten Wool in the color Vått Steingjerde (Wet stone fence).
The pink Frøya Sweater Kids is knitted in Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana in the color Ballerina [318].