The Icelandic wool of Alafosslopi yarn is amazing; it’s warm and even withstands rain. However it’s also quite itchy and that’s where I got the idea of combining it with soft superwash wool for the collar, cuffs and buttonband.  Large areas of warmth combined with softness against the skin.

This coat is worked top-down starting with casting on Alafosslopi yarn. It starts at the collar with raglan increases to shape the top. Then sleeves are separated and the body is worked, including hip shaping and pocket holes, and finished by a tubular bind off. Collar, sleeves, pockets and pocket lining as well as button/zipper bands are added by picking up stitches.

The body is worked in ribbed sections that are increased in length section by section. Sleeves are worked in stockinette with a single ribbing line at the center. Collar, inner button band and sleeve finishes are worked in soft superwash yarn, to prevent itching.

Notes on yarn selection
You will use two yarns that are very different; the bulky Alafosslopi and a soft superwash DK/worsted yarn. I strongly suggest buying them both before starting. I combined yarns of similar color in my samples, but do what you like best.

Note in the yardage table that MC yardage varies a lot more than CC yardage with size.

Material
5mm/ US 8 circular needles 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 cm (16, 24, 32 inches) for a comfortable increase, and 100 cm (40 inches) for MC button band.
4mm/ US 6 circular needles 40 cm for collar and 100 cm (40 inches) for CC button band.
4mm/ US6 and 5mm/ US8 DPNs for sleeve finish and pockets. 
Scrap yarn for holding sleeves. 8 markers.
5 buttons and one 65-70 cm / 26-28 inches zipper.
Sewing thread and needle for buttons and zipper.