




Lopi 18 No. 22 — Dark Grey Yoke Sweater Knitting Kit
Classic round-yoke sweater for women and men · dark grey heather with a white yoke · Álafosslopi · sizes XS, M and XL
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- 10 balls of Álafosslopi in 2 colours
- Lopi 18, no. 22 — Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir
- Sizes XS, M, XL · chest 97–125 cm
Overview
What's in the kit
Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir’s round-yoke sweater from Ístex’s Lopi 18, in its dark grey version (Design 22): dark grey heather Álafosslopi with a white yoke of large pointed shapes, zigzags and small diamonds, and a white border of diagonal lines and small trees above the hem and cuffs. The neckband is folded double, and 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 (M XL)
M 0058 Dark Grey Heather — 6 (7 8)
A 0051 White — 2 (2 2)
Sizes
| XS | M | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 97 cm 38¼″ |
111 cm 43¾″ |
125 cm 49¼″ |
| Length to centre front neck | 62 cm 24½″ |
68 cm 26¾″ |
72 cm 28¼″ |
| Sleeve to underarm, women | 41 cm 16¼″ |
43 cm 17″ |
45 cm 17¾″ |
| Sleeve to underarm, men | 46 cm 18″ |
48 cm 19″ |
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. Hem and cuffs are K1, P1 rib in dark grey on 4.5 mm, followed on 6 mm by a 10-round white border of diagonal lines and small trees. Body and sleeves are joined for the round yoke — a 43-round chart of large pointed shapes, zigzags and small diamonds in white, with six decrease rounds; in size XL a few stitches are also decreased as the pieces are joined. The neckband is 8 cm of K1, P1 rib on 4.5 mm double-pointed needles, folded in half to the inside and sewn down, and the underarm stitches are grafted.
Design: Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir — pattern from Lopi No. 18 (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
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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
- Two-colour yokeLarge white pointed shapes, zigzags and small diamonds on dark grey.
- Matching bordersA white border of diagonal lines and small trees above the hem and 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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