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FOSS for MEN

Foss is the Icelandic word for Waterfall. Ever since I created my Foss cowl after visiting Iceland, I’ve wanted to create a sweater of similar design. The random ribs were inspired by a tracing I made over a photo of the Seljalandfoss waterfall. It is one of the most beautiful, serene waterfalls in Iceland. Please read my little blog Icelandic Foss about the inspiration behind this and the Foss for Women sweater.

This bottom up, in the round sweater that begins with a 3x1 ribbed hem, followed with the random rib pattern, makes for a very flattering, easy to wear pullover. It is divided into two halves for the arm holes, where the back and fronts are worked separately in the flat. There are a few short rows worked for shoulder shaping and then finished in a 3x1 crew neck. The arms echo a smaller random ribbing detail.

This sweater is knit using the brilliantly structured yarn Einrúm E+2 (80% Icelandic Wool + 20% Thai Silk).

SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished chest circumference:
101.5 (110.5, 118, 124.5, 135.5, 141)cm /
40 (43.5, 46.5, 49, 52.25, 55.75)“

Suggested fit approx. 5 - 10cm (2 - 4”) positive ease.
Sample shown in size L with 7.5cm (3”) ease.
Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit a gauge swatch.

MATERIALS
Yarn for Sweater:
Einrúm, E+2, 50g (208m / 227yds; 80% Icelandic wool/ 20% Thai Silk; Fingering weight).
Sample shown in colour 1005.
Note: For yarn substitution I recommend that you do not use a superwash yarn, as you may not get the stitch definition and structure for the all over random ribbing.

Yarn required:
6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
300 (336, 367, 398, 434, 471) grams
1248 (1398, 1528, 1655, 1804, 1958) metres
1362 (1526, 1668, 1807, 1969, 2137) yards

GAUGE
22 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stocking stitch worked in the round after blocking.
Tip: Block and pin swatch, and leave to dry.

TOOLS:
Needles

• Size 3.5mm/US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the garment, and sleeves. If not using magic loop for sleeves, then a set of double pointed needles will be required.

• Additional 60 - 80cm / 24 – 32” circular needle for placing sts on hold and for the 3-needle bind off.

• A spare gauge size DPN, or 0.25mm (1 US size) larger than gauge size needle depending on how tight your bind off is. If you tend to be tight, then opt for the larger needle to complete the 3-needle bind off. Stitch markers: 1 unique for EOR, 1 removable, and up to 6 additional for pattern repeats. Tapestry/Darning needle Row counter is recommended (optional)