PATTERN NOTES
Hekla is knit from the bottom up, in the round, and separated into front and back at armholes. Front and back pieces are then knit flat to shoulders. Shoulders are shaped with a gradual bind off. Sleeve stitches are picked up around seamed armholes and knit down to cuff in the round. Collar is picked up around neckline and worked upwards in the round.

SIZE / DIMENSIONS
Chest circumference: 36 (39, 43.5, 48, 51) (55.5, 60, 63, 67.5)”/) in / 91.5 (99, 110.5, 122, 129.5) (141, 152.5, 160, 171.5) cm around body based on final blocked fabric.

Intended ease: 2-6 in / 5-10 cm

Shown in Size 39 with 6 in / 18 cm positive ease.

YARN
Color A
Approximately 218 (327, 327, 327, 327) (436, 436, 436, 545 yd / 199 (299, 299, 299, 299) (399, 399, 399, 498) m aran weight yarn.

Color B
Approximately 218 (218, 218, 218, 218)(327, 327, 436, 436) yd / 199 (199, 199, 199, 199)(299, 299, 399, 399) m aran weight yarn.

Color C
Approximately 436 (436, 545, 654, 654)(763, 763, 763, 872) yd / 399 (399, 498, 598, 598) (698,698, 698, 797) m aran weight yarn.

Shown in Ístex Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 109 yd / 100 m per 50g skein)

Color A: #0057 Grey Heather; 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins

Color B: #0086 Light Beige Heather; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) ( 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins

Color C: #9426 Golden Heather; 4( 4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins

GAUGE
16 sts / 24 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in Stockinette and colorwork with Size A needle. 18 sts / 24 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in ribbing with Size B needle.

Gauge measurements should be taken after blocking.

NEEDLES
Needle sizes are recommendations only; always use needle size necessary to achieve given gauge.

Needle A
US #8 / 5 mm
24 in / 60 cm or 32 in / 80 cm circular (body)
16 in / 40 cm circular (collar)
Set double pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small-circumference method (sleeve)

Needle B
US #7 / 4.5 mm
24 in / 60 cm or 32 in / 80 cm circular (body)
16 in / 40 cm circular (collar)
Set double pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm circular needle
for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small-circumference method (sleeve)

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, darning tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders.