Axel Sweater (EN)

Axel Sweater is a timeless and versatile sweater pattern with a clean, classic silhouette. The sweater is worked top down in stockinette stitch with raglan increases, creating a well-balanced fit and allowing you to adjust both body and sleeve length as you knit.

The construction begins by working the yoke back and forth to shape the neckline. Once the neckline is formed, the work is joined and continued in the round with evenly spaced raglan increases. The body and sleeves are finished with classic ribbing, while the distinctive roll neck is worked last from picked-up stitches, giving the sweater its characteristic and comfortable look.

Axel Sweater is designed with approximately 20 cm of positive ease, resulting in a relaxed yet structured fit that works well as an everyday sweater and as an extra warm layer during colder months. The simple stockinette surface highlights the yarn’s texture and makes the design easy to style across seasons.

The sweater is primarily worked on 4 mm needles, while ribbed edges and the neckband are worked on 3.5 mm needles. The pattern is designed for Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn, a durable and classic wool yarn made from 100% Norwegian wool. This yarn provides excellent stitch definition, long-lasting wear, and a firm fabric that holds its shape over time.

Axel Sweater is available in sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) with a finished bust circumference ranging from 100 to 160 cm. Yarn requirements vary from 550 to 950 g of Peer Gynt, depending on size. The yarn has a yardage of 91 meters per 50 g, giving a total estimated yardage of approximately 1,001–1,729 meters.

The gauge is 20 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm, which corresponds to a calculated yardage of approximately 22.75 meters per 50 g at the stated gauge.

Axel Sweater is well suited for intermediate knitters looking for a polished, wearable sweater pattern with a refined finish and timeless appeal.