Lofoten Cod Fish Lopapeysa — Knitting Kit
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Overview
- Includes: Knitting pattern + the lopi yarn for this design
- Yarn: Léttlopi — genuine Ístex lopi
- Designer: Olga Begak
- Kit option: With needles, Without needles
The Lofoten Lopapeysa is a striking Icelandic-style sweater designed by Olga Begak. Knit in durable Léttlopi wool by Ístex, the design features bold Nordic motifs and a richly colored yoke inspired by traditional Scandinavian knitwear. Despite its Icelandic style, the Lofoten Cod Fish Lopapeysa takes its name from the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, which are world famous for their cod fishing.
What’s in the kit
The yarn included in the kit is enough to make the largest size of the sweater.
Knitting pins are optional and included only if you choose the ‘With needles’ variant. Pattern format: PDF.
Sizes & measurements
Women's sizes
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 80 | 86 | 97 | 107 | 115 | 125 |
| Length to underarm (cm) | 38 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 |
| Sleeve to underarm (cm) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 |
Men's sizes
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 89 | 98 | 107 | 116 | 125 |
| Length to underarm (cm) | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 |
| Sleeve to underarm (cm) | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50.5 | 52 |
Yarn & colors
| Color | Quantity (largest size) |
|---|---|
| 0052 Black Sheep Heather | 13 balls |
| 1417 Frostbite | 3 balls |
| 9426 Golden Heather | 2 balls |
| 9427 Rust Heather | 1 ball |
| 1704 Apricot | 1 ball |
| 1416 Moor | 1 ball |
| 1700 Air Blue | 1 ball |
| 9418 Stone Blue Heather | 1 ball |
Knitting needles & notions
Circular needles 3.5 mm (80 cm) and 4.5 mm (80 cm).
4 Stitch markers, 4 stitch holders, and a darning needle are also required to complete this pattern. Please note that these items are not included in our kits, so make sure you have them on hand or purchase them separately before you begin.
Gauge
18 stitches × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in stockinette stitch.
Construction
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarms, then joined to work the colorwork yoke in the round. Short rows are used to shape the back of the yoke, and the neckline is finished with an i-cord bind-off.
Shipping
Physical knitting kit; ships worldwide.
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 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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