Puffin Lopapeysa for Kids — 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
Puffin Lopapeysa for Kids is a charming Icelandic-style sweater featuring bold colorwork and a whimsical puffin yoke. Designed by Olga Begak, this design uses Léttlopi yarn to create a warm yet lightweight garment with classic Nordic character and modern playfulness.
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
| 2 years | 4 years | 6 years | 8 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest, cm/in | 64/25 | 69/27 | 73/29 | 78/31 | 87/34 |
| Length to underarm, cm/in | 23/9 | 26/10 | 30/12 | 34/13½ | 37/14½ |
| Sleeve length to underarm, cm/in | 24/9½ | 27/10½ | 30/12 | 34/13½ | 37/14½ |
| Body cast on, sts | 112 | 128 | 136 | 144 | 160 |
| Sleeve cast on, sts | 32→44 inc. every 6th row total 6 times | 32→48 inc. every 6th row total 8 times | 36→52 inc. every 6th row total 8 times | 40→56 inc. every 7th row total 8 times | 40→60 inc. every 8th row total 10 times |
| Underarm, sts | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Yoke, sts | 176 | 192 | 208 | 224 | 240 |
| Neckband, sts | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 78 |
Yarn & colors
| Color | 2 years | 4 years | 6 years | 8 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9423 Lagoon | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1404 Glacier Blue | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1405 Bottle Green | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0051 White | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1707 Galaxy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1704 Apricot | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Knitting needles & notions
Circular needles 3.5 mm (60 cm) and 4.5 mm (60 cm).
Stitch markers, stitch holders, and a darning needle may also be needed. 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 sts × 23 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 × 10 cm.
Construction
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarms, then joined to knit the yoke in the round. Short rows shape the back; the neckband is finished in ribbing, and the beaks are embroidered afterward.
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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