How to Knit an Icelander Pattern

Interweave SKU: EP10306

I knitted this Icelander sweater with a pattern that I modernized somewhat: I knitted striped borders at the lower edge, at the wrists, and around the neck. The body is knitted in the classic style with a white background and black pattern motifs.

Kauni Wool 8/2 Solids, 100% Shetland-type wool yarn, sportweight, 656 yards (599.8 m)/150 gram (5.3 oz) ball, 2 balls each of #NN1 Natural (MC) and #CC Black (CC1) and 1 ball of #QQ Orange (CC2); www.theloopyewe.com

Needles, circular, 32 inches (80 cm), and a set of 4 or 5 double pointed, size 2 or 3 (2.75 or 3.25 mm) for rib and size 4 (3.5 mm) for body or size needed to obtain gauge; circular, 16 inches (40 cm), size 2 or 3 (2.75 or 3.25 mm) for neckband

Markers
Tapestry needle
Sewing machine

Finished size: 37 inches (94.0 cm) chest circumference

Gauge: 27 sts and 27 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in stranded patt on larger needle