Skull Lopapeysa — Knitting Kit

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

Men's Sizes

Yarn & colors

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.

Once you have completed the payment for this product you will receive an email with download instructions for a digital copy of this pattern. It will be in PDF format.

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Please note that a printed copy of this pattern will not be shipped. If you require a printed copy please contact us beforehand.

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Isprjón ehf. / The Iceland Store
Miðhella 4
221 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland

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