Icelandic Lopapeysa Sweater Knitting Pattern — Pomegranate Yoke Design PDF

The POMEGRANATE Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater is inspired by traditional folk ornaments. Across many cultures, the pomegranate has long been a symbol of fertility, abundance and wisdom. This sweater has a classic Nordic yoke and is hand-knitted from Léttlopi — Iceland’s traditional wool yarn, known for being both warm and durable. It’s comfortable to wear at home or outdoors.
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Round begins at left side of body. On yoke, round begins on the left side of back at the joining of body and sleeve. For knitting the sleeves, I recommend using the ‘magic loop’ technique, which helps you to avoid bunching up when enlarging and working on pattern, and also saves your time.
In the pattern you will find a table of sizes, basic measurements and calculations. The table is versatile and can be used to work on any lopapeysa. Almost all measurements are given in US and metric.
The knitting pattern is provided as a PDF with written instructions in English, charts and photos, available for immediate download after payment. It is formatted for A4 and US Letter paper. You will need software such as Adobe Reader to open the file.
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SIZES: XS–2XL

Women's sizes:
XS: Chest — 80 cm | 31.5", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 43 cm | 17" long and 10 cm | 4" short;
S: Chest — 86 cm | 34", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 44 cm | 17.5" long and 10 cm | 4" short;
M: Chest — 96 cm | 38", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 45 cm | 18" long and 11.5 cm | 4.5" short;
L: Chest — 106 cm | 42", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 46 cm | 18" long and 13 cm | 5" short;
XL: Chest — 116 cm | 45.5", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 47 cm | 18.5" long and 13 cm | 5" short;
2XL: Chest — 126 cm | 49.5", Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12", Sleeve inseam — 48 cm | 19" long and 13 cm | 5" short.

Men's sizes:
XS: Chest — 82 cm | 32", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 46 cm | 18" long and 13 cm | 5" short;
S: Chest — 90 cm | 35.5", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 47 cm | 18.5" long and 13 cm | 5" short;
M: Chest — 96 cm | 38", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 48 cm | 19" long and 14 cm | 5.5" short;
L: Chest — 106 cm | 42", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 49 cm | 19.5" long and 14 cm | 5.5" short;
XL: Chest — 116 cm | 45.5", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 50 cm | 19.5" long and 16 cm | 6" short;
2XL: Chest — 126 cm | 49.5", Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13", Sleeve inseam — 51 cm | 20" long and 16 cm | 6" short.

GAUGE: 4” × 4” / 10 cm × 10 cm = 18 sts × 23 rows in stockinette stitch.

NEEDLES: Circular needles US 7 / 4.5 mm.

YARN: Léttlopi by Ístex (100% Icelandic wool)

YARN SUBSTITUTE: Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino wool), Malabrigo Worsted (100% Uruguayan merino wool), Mota by WoolDreamer's Yarn (100% Spanish merino and manchega wool), Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns (100% wool), Valley Yarns Superwash by Valley Yarn (100% wool).

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