Snærós - White Alafoss Wool Cardigan sweater knitting kit

Snærós — Snow Rose — is the white sister of Rósalind: a long buttoned cardigan in chunky Álafosslopi with eight-petalled Selburoses in acorn, light beige and oatmeal across the yoke and matching bands at hem and cuffs. The ribbed welt is knitted flat, the body in the round and cut open at the front (steek); ribbed front bands with a knitted facing, a doubled neckband and 6–7 buttons finish it. Three roomy sizes, S–L.

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
• Knitting needles — only if you choose the kit with needles

Álafosslopi — 100 g balls · sizes S (M L)
M 0051 White — 6 (7 7)
A 0053 Acorn — 1 (2 2)
B 0086 Light Beige — 1 (1 2)
C 0085 Oatmeal — 1 (1 1)

Sizes

Gauge
13 sts × 18 rows = 10 cm (4″) in stocking stitch on 6 mm needles.

Needles used in the pattern
6 mm (US 10) circular needles, 40 and 80 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 80 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) double pointed needles

Not included
Knitting needles, unless you choose the kit with needles.
6 (7 7) buttons for the front closure — available separately.

Design: Gréta Björk Jóhannesdóttir — pattern from Lopi No. 18.

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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