Ærø Sweater Junior is a classic Nordic sweater with a minimalist design for children aged 4-12 years.
The organic, Nordic pattern on the yoke is inspired by the beautiful beach Vester Strand on the island of Ærø in Denmark.
The pattern is a graphic rendering of the many rounded stones that can be found at the edge of the water.
This Sweater is a part of the ÆRØ series with multiple designs for men and women.

About the pattern
The sweater is worked bottom up. First, the body and the sleeves are worked and joined on a circular needle. Next, the yoke is worked according to the chart. Short rows are worked in the back of the neck, and the neckline is finished with ribbing. The techniques Italian cast on and Italian bind off are used in the pattern. You can choose other techniques if you wish.

Sizes and measurements
Sizes: 4 (6) 8 (10-12) years Bust: approx. 72 (76) 82 (80) cm Sleeve length: approx. 26 (28) 32 (34) cm
Length: approx. 43 (46) 49 (53) cm measured midway on the back

Yarn
Highland Wool, 100 % Peruvian Wool 275m/50g from Isager Garn – the entire sweater is worked with two threads held together

Red-brown Ærø sweater Junior
Main color 200 (200) 250 (250) g of Highland Wool color Paprika Contrasting color 50 (50) 50 (50) g of Highland Wool color Sand

Blue Ærø Sweater Junior
Main color 200 (200) 250 (250) g of Highland Wool color Ocean Contrasting color 50 (50) 50 (50) g of Highland Wool color E0

Yarn alternatives
One of the Highland Wool threads is substituted: 1 thread of Highland Wool + 1 thread of Alpaca 2 from Isager Garn 1 thread of Highland Wool + 2 threads of Alpaca 1 from Isager Garn

Needles
Circular needle 3.0 mm – 40 cm and 60-80 cm
Circular needle 3.5 mm – 60-80 cm

Double pointed needles 3.0 mm
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm
(you don’t need double pointed needles if you use the magic loop technique)

Stitch markers

Gauge
20 sts x 27 rnds on needle 3.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm

The gauge is measured after washing and applies to both stockinette stitch and pattern.

The needle size is merely a suggestion.