Njord Sweater

Master of the seas and seafaring. Lord of trade and wealth. Friend of fishermen. This sweater is inspired by the salty seas and carries the name of the Nordic god of the ocean. A thick and cozy sweater that will keep you warm when the northern wind blows strong and fierce.

This sweater is knitted in the round from the bottom up in the traditional Icelandic style, with Istex Álafosslopi yarn.

We like 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.

Size
S, (M/L), XL, (2XL) 3XL

Chest: 98 (108) 117 (123) 132 cm
Length to arm: 40 (42) 44 (45) 46 cm
Sleeve length Women’s: 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 cm
Sleeve length Men’s: 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 cm

Yarn:
Ístex Álafosslopi - 100 g, 100 m / Skein

Main colour: 7 (8) 8 (8) 9 Skeins
Pattern Colour 1: 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 Skeins
Pattern Colour 2: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 Skeins

Knitting Needle Size:
4,5 mm (US 7) 6 mm (US10) circular needles
40 and 80-100 cm
4.5 mm and 6 mm double pointed needles

Gauge
13 stitches and 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm in St st using 6 mm / 10 US needles. Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary