The sweater is worked from the top with European
shoulder construction. The pattern is in broken rib,
where ribbing (k1, p1) is worked on the right side and
all stitches are knit on the wrong side.
First the back is worked back and forth with increases
on both sides, which shapes the sloped shoulders. Then
stitches are picked up along the back’s shoulder pieces,
and each side of the neck opening is worked separately,
then joined in the middle of the front piece.
When the front piece is finished, the work is joined
and turned to the wrong side. The rest of the body is
worked from here in the round on the wrong side to
prevent having to work purl rounds in the broken rib
pattern.
Stitches are picked up along the armhole and the sleeve
is worked in the round also from the WS, from top to
bottom.
Finally, stitches are picked up along the neck opening
and the neckline is worked, then folded down and sewn
to the wrong side.

Inspiration:
Playing is an important part of children’s development, where they can explore, learn and be creative.
In the middle of the 19th century, women’s opportunities for education beyond 14 years old were slim. Nathalie Zahle was very instrumental in changing this and has had a major impact
on children’s education and our view of play as an important part of children’s learning and development. She was a champion of children’s rights and worked to improve child rearing and education.
Zahle founded an entire empire of educational institutions, including a school, gymnasium, and teacher’s seminary - first for girls, but Zahle’s schools exist to this day for everyone. Her work helped to change our view of children and their need for play and freedom to explore the world around them.