




Lopi 12 No. 22 — White Yoke Sweater Knitting Kit
Classic round-yoke sweater for women and men · white with black heather, ash and acorn Álafosslopi · sizes XS–XL
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- 13 balls of Álafosslopi in 4 colours
- Lopi 12, no. 22 — Jóhanna Hjaltadóttir
- Sizes XS–XL · chest 98–123 cm
Overview
What's in the kit
Jóhanna Hjaltadóttir’s pullover from Ístex’s Lopi 12, in white Álafosslopi: a round yoke of black heather points topped with ash grey and a band of white ovals framed in acorn, with a matching narrow band above the ribbed hem and cuffs. The pattern gives sleeve lengths for women and for men.
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
- ADDI knitting needles — only if you choose the kit with needles
Álafosslopi — 100 g balls · sizes XS (S M L XL)
M 0051 White — 6 (7 7 8 8)
A 0005 Black Heather — 1 (1 1 2 2)
B 0056 Ash Heather — 1 (1 1 1 2)
C 0053 Acorn Heather — 1 (1 1 1 1)
Sizes
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 98 cm 38½″ |
105 cm 41¼″ |
111 cm 43¾″ |
117 cm 46″ |
123 cm 48½″ |
| Length to centre front neck | 62 cm 24½″ |
65 cm 25½″ |
68 cm 26¾″ |
70 cm 27½″ |
72 cm 28¼″ |
| Sleeve to underarm, women | 41 cm 16¼″ |
43 cm 17″ |
43 cm 17″ |
45 cm 17¾″ |
45 cm 17¾″ |
| Sleeve to underarm, men | 46 cm 18″ |
48 cm 19″ |
48 cm 19″ |
50 cm 19¾″ |
50 cm 19¾″ |
Gauge
13 sts × 18 rows = 10 cm (4″) in stocking stitch on 6 mm needles.
Needles used in the pattern (included when you choose the kit with needles)
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 80 cm
6 mm (US 10) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm
4.5 mm double-pointed needles — the kit with needles also has 6 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves
Not included
Stitch holders for the underarm stitches.
How it is knitted
Knitted in the round from the bottom up. The hem and cuffs are K1, P1 rib on 4.5 mm, followed on 6 mm by a 9-round band of white squares framed in acorn between black heather lines. Body and sleeves are joined for the round yoke — a 43-round chart of black heather points topped with ash grey, a band of white ovals framed in acorn, and dots, with five decrease rounds. The neckband is 8 cm of rib, folded in half and sewn down inside.
Design: Jóhanna Hjaltadóttir — pattern from Lopi No. 12 (no. 22), Ístex.
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
- Four-colour yokeDark points topped with grey, below a band of white ovals framed in acorn.
- Bands that matchThe same small band of squares sits above the hem and on both cuffs.
- For women and menTwo sleeve lengths: 41–45 cm or 46–50 cm.
- Folded neckband8 cm of rib, folded in half and sewn down inside.
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