Alasuq Polar Black Tweet - Arctic & Orange sweater - Alafosslopi Knitting Kit
Unisex Álafosslopi yoke sweater in black tweed with arctic exposure and burnt orange · sizes S–XXL
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- Ships worldwide from Iceland
- 13 balls of Álafosslopi in 5 colours
- Linka Neumann · Wilderness Knits, 2019
- Sizes S–XXL · chest 93–130 cm
Overview
What's in the kit
Alasuq Polar is the original unisex Wilderness Sweater from Linka Neumann’s book Wilderness Knits (2019) — made for outdoor people, from forest walks and mountain hikes to evenings by the fire. It is knitted in Álafosslopi, the chunky Icelandic wool known for warmth and weather resistance. This colourway is black tweed with the yoke in arctic exposure, burnt orange, ash heather and golden heather. The Norwegian designer Linka Neumann takes her inspiration from nature and wildlife; her Scandi-style jumpers are built to keep you warm and dry whatever the weather.
Included
- Icelandic Álafosslopi wool yarn — yarn for the largest size is included, so every size is covered
- Knitting pattern in English (PDF) — emailed right after purchase
- Knitting needles — only if you choose the kit with needles
Álafosslopi — 100 g balls · what’s in the kit (yarn for the largest size, XXL)
Base 9975 Black Tweed — 7
Pattern 1 1232 Arctic Exposure — 2
Pattern 2 1236 Burnt Orange — 2
Pattern 3 0056 Ash Heather — 1
Pattern 4 9964 Golden Heather — 1
Sizes · unisex S–XXL, with women’s and men’s lengths
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (women’s and men’s) | 93 cm 36½″ |
101 cm 39¾″ |
110 cm 43¼″ |
120 cm 47¼″ |
130 cm 51¼″ |
| Body length to underarm, women’s | 41 cm 16¼″ |
42 cm 16½″ |
43 cm 17″ |
44 cm 17¼″ |
45 cm 17¾″ |
| Body length to underarm, men’s | 46 cm 18″ |
47 cm 18½″ |
48 cm 19″ |
49 cm 19¼″ |
50 cm 19¾″ |
| Full length from shoulder, women’s | 64 cm 25¼″ |
66 cm 26″ |
68 cm 26¾″ |
70 cm 27½″ |
72 cm 28¼″ |
| Full length from shoulder, men’s | 69 cm 27¼″ |
71 cm 28″ |
73 cm 28¾″ |
75 cm 29½″ |
77 cm 30¼″ |
| Sleeve length, women’s | 47 cm 18½″ |
48 cm 19″ |
49 cm 19¼″ |
50 cm 19¾″ |
51 cm 20″ |
| Sleeve length, men’s | 52 cm 20½″ |
53 cm 20¾″ |
54 cm 21¼″ |
55 cm 21¾″ |
56 cm 22″ |
Gauge
13 sts = 10 cm (4″) in stocking stitch on 6 mm needles, and 13 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork (knitted on 7 mm needles).
Knitting needles (in the kit with needles)
6 mm (US 10) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) and 6 mm (US 10) double pointed needles
The pattern also uses 7 mm (US 10¾) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm, for the colour bands — these are not in the kit.
Not included
Knitting needles, unless you choose the kit with needles.
Design: Linka Neumann (Norway) — from the book Wilderness Knits.
More info — yarn, care, shipping & returns
Genuine Ístex lopi — the same wool Icelanders knit with, spun in Iceland from the fleece of Icelandic sheep. No substitutes.
Care of the finished garment — air out between wears; hand wash cool and dry flat. Full care guide
Shipping — DHL Express worldwide, fully tracked. Rates & times
US & Canada duties — collected at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. How it works
Returns — unused kits in original condition; see our return policy.
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Why you'll love it
- Shown in the pattern itselfBlack tweed with burnt orange, arctic exposure, ash and golden heather is one of the colourways Linka Neumann photographs in her Alasuq Polar pattern.
- Bright colour on blackThe flecked black tweed body lets the burnt orange and arctic exposure of the yoke stand out, with ash and golden heather as small accents.
- Two lengths, one patternWomen's and men's versions share the chest sizes; the men's body and sleeves are each 5 cm longer.
- Folded or high neckA 7 cm ribbed neck folded in and sewn down, or a 20 cm high neck in K2 P2 rib — pick the one you prefer when you reach the top.
- Black, or your choiceKeep the black tweed and its four yoke colours, or swap any of them for another Álafosslopi shade in the colour picker at no charge.
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