Designed to complement the Jorvik Genser for dogs, our latest rendition of the Norwegian Islender Genser is knitted using Icelandic wool. This distinctive sweater pays homage to its origins as a staple work-wear piece for the resilient fishermen working in the coastal waters of Scandinavia.

This sweater is knitted in the round from the bottom up with raglan decreases in the yoke, with Ístex Léttlopi yarn.

We want to create patterns that are easy to follow even for beginners. So we have listed all steps that you need to follow in bullet lists. This way you can easily track where you are and mark the steps you have completed.

UNISEX PATTERN

Size
S, (M), L, (XL), XXL

Chest: 90 (96) 106 (113) 123 cm
Length to arm: 41 (42) 43 (44) 45 cm
Sleeve length Women’s: 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 cm
Sleeve length Men’s: 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 cm

Yarn:
Ístex Léttlopi - 50 g, 100 m / skein

Main Colour: 8 (8) 9 (10) 10 Skeins
Pattern Colour: 2 (2) 2 (3) 3

Knitting Needle Size
3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 40 and 80 cm 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm double-pointed needles

Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in St st using 4.5 mm / 7 US needles. Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary

Yarn Alternatives
We have only knitted this sweater in Léttlopi, but you could use any other wool yarn that corresponds with the gauge description of Léttlopi.