The Kathmandu sweater is inspired by the Hippie era in the 60’s and 70’s. Kathmandu was a popular destination for many hippies in so-called “hippie trails” at this time. The sweater is knitted in the round, from the bottom up. Happy knitting!

Sizes 1 (2) 4 (6) 8 (10) years 
 
Gauge
10 cm on needle 4 mm= 22 stitches
 
Yarn
Ask from Hillesvåg Yarns 

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

The amount of yarn you need  
Main colour: 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) gram 
Pattern colour 1: 50 g 
Pattern colour 1: 50 g 
Pattern colour 1: 50 g 
Pattern colour 1: 50 g 

Needles
Double pointed needles 3 and 4 mm.  
Circular needle 50 cm or 60 cm long (depending on what size you knit) 3 mm and 4 mm.  
Circular needle 40 cm long 3 mm and 4 mm 

Measurements
Sleeves (from underarm to cuff): 19 (25) 29 (31) 35 (38) cm 
Around the body of the sweater: 61 (65) 68 (73) 76 (81)  cm
The length of the body: 22 (27) 29 (31) 35 (36) cm
Full length: 33 (40) 42 (45) 50 (52) cm