Bullfinch Icelandic Christmas sweater - Knitting Kit

The Bullfinch sweater is Tove Richter’s Christmas design from 2018 — Christmas being, by her own account, her favourite time of year. A crimson red Léttlopi lopapeysa with a yoke of bullfinches and snow in white, pine green, black heather and ash. Tove Richter is a Norwegian designer who knits almost exclusively with Icelandic wool.

Included

• Icelandic Léttlopi 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

Léttlopi — 50 g balls · what’s in the kit (yarn for the largest size, 3XL)
A 9434 Crimson Red — 10
B 0051 White — 3
C 1407 Pine Green Heather — 1
D 0005 Black Heather — 1
E 0056 Ash Heather — 1

Colours C, D and E: 1 ball covers every size.

Sizes

Knitting needles (in the kit with needles)
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles, 40, 60 and 80 cm
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle, 80 cm
3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7) double pointed needles

Not included
Knitting needles, unless you choose the kit with needles.

Design: Tove Richter (Norway).

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 duties — collected at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. How it works

Returns — unused kits in original condition; see our return policy.