Stjörnuljós — Knitting Kit
Pattern + all the yarn in one parcel. Genuine Ístex Álafoss Lopi from Iceland, in the colours shown — or swap them for your own, free.
- Free shipping over $149 — US, Canada & Europe
- US & Canada — duties & taxes settled at checkout
- Ships worldwide from Iceland with DHL Express, fully tracked
- Genuine Ístex Álafosslopi
- Pattern emailed right away
- Swap colours free
Overview
What's in the kit
Stjörnuljós — “starlight” — is a classic Icelandic yoke sweater by Védís Jónsdóttir from Ístex’s Lopi 43. A light ash body carries a wide yoke of black and white stars, edged in dark grey. The pattern calls it a sweater for “father and child, mother and child”, and the fit suits men and women alike.
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 S (M L XL 2XL)
A 0054 Light Ash Heather — 5 (6 6 7 7)
B 0005 Black Heather — 1 (1 1 1 1)
C 0051 White — 1 (1 1 1 1)
D 0058 Dark Grey Heather — 1 (1 1 1 1)
Sizes
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 91 cm 35¾″ |
100 cm 39¼″ |
109 cm 43″ |
118 cm 46½″ |
127 cm 50″ |
| Length to underarm | 40 cm 15¾″ |
41 cm 16¼″ |
42 cm 16½″ |
43 cm 17″ |
44 cm 17¼″ |
| Sleeve length to underarm | 48 cm 19″ |
49 cm 19¼″ |
50 cm 19¾″ |
51 cm 20″ |
52 cm 20½″ |
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)
6 mm (US 10) circular needles, 40 and 80–100 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 80–100 cm
4.5 mm and 6 mm double-pointed needles
How it is knitted
Body and sleeves are knitted in the round from the lower edge up to the underarms, then joined and the yoke is knitted in the round from a chart in stranded colourwork. The neckband is folded in half to the inside and sewn down.
Design: Védís Jónsdóttir — pattern from Lopi No. 43 (no. 21), 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
Shipping — DHL Express worldwide, fully tracked. Rates & times
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
- A Védís Jónsdóttir designStjörnuljós comes from Ístex’s Lopi 43, and the English pattern in your kit is the one Ístex publishes.
- Álafosslopi, spun in IcelandThick, airy Icelandic wool — warm and light, made for a sweater you wear outdoors.
- No yarn mathsThe colours and amounts are worked out for you, down to the last sleeve.
- Your colours if you preferKeep the original ash, black and white, or swap any colour for another Álafosslopi shade at no charge.
- Start reading tonightThe pattern arrives by email as soon as you order, so you can study the chart while the yarn travels.
- No surprises at the doorUS and Canada duties and taxes are settled at checkout.
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