Skull 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
- Size: Women's Sizes XS-XL, Women's Sizes 2XL-4XL, Men's Sizes XS-XL, Men's Sizes 2XL-4XL
Skull Lopapeysa is a striking statement sweater designed by Olga Begak. Knit in Ístex Léttlopi, it combines the classic Icelandic lopapeysa silhouette with a dramatic skull motif around the yoke. The combination of light beige, murky brown, white, and black gives the design a moody, graphic look while keeping it wearable and timeless.
What’s in the kit
The yarn included in the kit is sufficient to make the largest size within the selected kit (XS–XL or 2XL–4XL).
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 | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 82 | 90 | 98 | 106 | 114 | 122 | 130 | 140 |
| Length to underarm (cm) | 36 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Sleeve to underarm (cm) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 |
Men's Sizes
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 82 | 90 | 98 | 106 | 114 | 122 | 130 | 140 |
| Length to underarm (cm) | 38 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 |
| Sleeve to underarm (cm) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 |
Yarn & colors
| Color | Women’s XS–XL kit | Women’s 2XL–4XL kit | Men’s XS–XL kit | Men’s 2XL–4XL kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0086 Light Beige | 8 balls | 13 balls | 9 balls | 14 balls |
| 0052 Black Sheep | 2 balls | 4 balls | 2 balls | 4 balls |
| 1420 Murky | 2 balls | 3 balls | 2 balls | 3 balls |
| 0051 White | 2 balls | 3 balls | 2 balls | 3 balls |
Knitting needles & notions
Circular needles 4.5 mm (80 cm).
Gauge
18 stitches × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in in stockinette stitch.
Construction
Body and sleeves are worked separately in the round from the lower edge to the underarms, then joined to work the yoke in the round. Short rows shape the back before the skull motif chart is worked. Seed stitch is used at the hem, cuffs, and neckband for a textured finish.
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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