AASE SWEATER JUNIOR is my contribution to the Little Isager Archives collection. Aase Sweater Junior features a pattern with repetitions creating a stylish, modern Nordic look.

The pattern is inspired by Åse Lund Jensen’s beautiful pattern called “Skæl” which was originally used for a purse design.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Åse created an iconic style with pattern combinations and rhythmic decreases and increases in multi-color knitting. Details which are recreated today in this design with the utmost respect for the original.
In the same series you also find Aase Sweater for adults from the Isager Archives collection.
Both designs are made in collaboration with Isager Yarn 2024

Sizes and measurements
Size: 2 years/92 cm (4 years/104 cm) 6 years/116 cm (8 years/128 cm) 10 years/140 cm (12 years/152 cm)
Fits a bust circumference of: 58-62 (62-66) 66-70 (70-76) 76-82 (82-88) cm
Bust circumference (sweater): 64 (68) 76 (80) 88 (92) cm
Length: 36 (40) 44 (47) 50 (52) cm (measured mid back from below the neckline ribbing)
Sleeve length: 25 (29) 32 (36) 40 (42) cm

Gauge
23 sts x 25 rows in pattern with needle 3.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm
The swatch is to be measured after washing.
The needle size is a suggestion.

Yarn
Spinni, 100 % Wool, 600m/100g from Isager Garn
Tvinni, 100 % Wool 510m/100g from Isager Garn

The stated yarn quantity is true, regardless of whether you knit a sweater with the same main color on body and sleeves, or whether you choose to switch the main color and the pattern color on the sleeves (see picture further below).

Main color
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) g of Spinni in color 28s (one thread)
100 (100) 100 (150)150 (150) g of Tvinni in color 28 (one thread)
– Two threads (one thread of each yarn quality) are held together throughout the work.

Pattern color
50 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) g of Spinni in color 58 (one thread) 50 (100) 100 (100)150 (150) g of Tvinni in color 58 (one thread)
– Two threads (one thread of each yarn quality) are held together throughout the work.

Alternative color combinations for Aase Sweater Junior
Children often love playing with colors, and Aase Sweater Junior can be knit in many different color combinations. For instance, you can choose to switch the main color and the pattern color on the sleeves (see picture further below), or you can choose a completely different color for the sleeves. Give free rein to your imagination! You can even let your child play along and choose the colors for his/her sweater.

Needles
Circular needle 3 mm – 40 cm and 60/80 cm
Circular needle 3.5 mm – 40 cm and 60/80 cm
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm Double pointed needles 4 mm
(Double pointed needles and short circular needles are not necessary if you use the magic loop technique.)

Stitch markers and 2 stitch holders

About the pattern
The sweater is worked bottom up in the round in pattern according to the charts provided and with stitches for cutting. These stitches are sewn and then cut open to create armholes. Stitches are then picked up for the sleeves which are worked in the round with decreases. In the end, stitches are picked up for the neckline. The Italian cast on and bind off method is used for the ribbings.