Almanac - by Tin Can Knits

When in Iceland…
This yoke is my take on the Icelandic lopapeysa style that has been popular since its invention in the 1970’s.

After knitting and wearing Almanac in Iceland I see why this style remains popular. Joyful and quick to make it is hugely practical in a land of exquisite landscapes (and equally exquisite cold).

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Pattern Info

Sizing

#sizeinclusive

0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Women’s XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, LXL, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, Men’s S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL)

Finished Chest Measurement: 18.5 (21.5, 24, 24, 26.5, 29.5, 29.5, 32, 34.5, 37.5, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 45.5, 48, 50.5, 56, 58.5, 37.5, 42.5, 45.5, 50.5, 53.5, 58.5, 61.5)“

Yarn
aran / worsted weight yarn

MC: 250 (325, 375, 450, 475, 575, 650, 675, 725, 800, 850, 900, 975, 1000, 1100, 1175, 1275, 1325, 875, 1000, 1050, 1200, 1250, 1350, 1450) yards

CC: 150 (200, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 400, 450, 500, 500, 550, 600, 600, 650, 650, 650, 650, 650, 550, 600, 650, 700, 700, 750, 750) yards

Note: Total CC yardage is given, as there are many variations in which and how many CCs you may use for this design.

Gauge
18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles
18 sts & 23.5 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork using larger needles

Needles
US #4 / 3.5mm & US #7 / 4.5mm (or as required to meet gauge)

0-6 mo - 4 yrs: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
4 yrs - XS: 16” circulars, 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
S - 4XL: 16” circulars, 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size*

Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to
knit in the round using a single long circular needle.

Notions
stitch markers, darning needle

Helpful Tutorials
Choosing your sweater size
Fair Isle Tips and Tricks

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