Blaka — Einband Striped Sweater Knitting Kit

Blaka — to flutter. Ásta Guðrún Jóhannsdóttir’s wide sweater from Ístex’s Lopi 31, knitted in fine Einband in broad stripes of grey heather, lime, light ash and yellow; the body widens into short sleeves that end in long ribbed cuffs. (Ístex has another pattern called Blaka — a lace scarf; this is the sweater.)

Included

• Icelandic Einband wool yarn — yarn for the largest size is included, so every size is covered
• Knitting pattern in English (PDF) — emailed right after purchase
• ADDI knitting needles — only if you choose the kit with needles

Einband — 50 g balls · sizes S (M L)
A 9102 Grey Heather — 2 (2 3)
B 9268 Lime — 1 (1 2)
C 1026 Light Ash Heather — 1 (1 2)
D 1765 Yellow — 2 (2 3)

Sizes

Gauge
22 sts × 31 rows = 10 cm (4″) in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.

Needles used in the pattern (included when you choose the kit with needles)
4 mm (US 6) circular needle, 80 cm
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm
3.5 mm double-pointed needles

How it is knitted
The body is knitted in the round from 8 cm of 1×1 rib on 3.5 mm needles, then in stocking stitch on 4 mm in broad stripes — 24–26 rounds of each colour in turn — with increases at both sides every 8th round, and faster near the top, so the body widens into the sleeves. Front and back are then knitted separately back and forth for 13–15 cm and the shoulders are grafted. Stitches are picked up around each armhole for 12 cm of 1×1 rib, and the neckband is 4 cm of 1×1 rib.

Design: Ásta Guðrún Jóhannsdóttir — pattern from Lopi No. 31 (no. 19), Ístex.

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

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