Alasuq Polar Original sweater - Alafosslopi Knitting Kit
Unisex Álafosslopi yoke sweater with women’s and men’s lengths and two neck options · sizes S–XXL
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- Ships worldwide from Iceland
- 13 balls of Álafosslopi in 5 colours
- Designed by Linka Neumann, Norway
- 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 is the original colourway: light grey tweed with the yoke in burnt orange, arctic exposure, cypress green 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 9974 Light Grey Tweed — 7
Pattern 1 1236 Burnt Orange — 2
Pattern 2 1232 Arctic Exposure — 2
Pattern 3 9966 Cypress Green 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; 13 sts = 10 cm in the stranded colour bands.
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
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
- The designer’s favouriteAlasuq Polar first appeared in Linka Neumann’s first book, Wilderness Knits, in 2019. She calls it one of her most knitted patterns and her favourite design.
- Colour top and bottomPattern bands at the lower edge and at the top of the body and sleeves, then a yoke in burnt orange, arctic exposure, cypress green and golden heather on light grey tweed.
- For women and for menBoth versions share the chest sizes; the men’s body and sleeves are 5 cm longer. The designer suggests about 10 cm of ease.
- Short neck or high neckFinish with 7 cm of rib folded and sewn down, or knit a 20 cm high neck in K2, P2 rib.
- The original, or your ownThis is the original colourway; the pattern also shows one on black tweed. Swap any colour for another Álafosslopi shade in the colour picker at no charge.
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