Old Icelander

I’ve always found a certain allure in the traditional, a beauty that transcends the modern fads and trends. My latest goal has been to design a sweater that not only embodies tradition but also whispers the tales of our forefathers. It’s a sweater that some might find boring, but to me, it’s a canvas for history, a tapestry of stories waiting to be told. I wanted something that echoed the simplicity of an ancestors’ lives.
This sweater is meant to be more than just a piece of clothing; but a piece of history. And when it’s finished, it will be a testament to the beauty of tradition, a reminder that in a world that’s constantly changing, some things are worth holding onto.

The yarn I chose for this project is THE icelandic yarn: Lettlopi.
The color is a nod to Ice and Fire as Iceland is also know as the land of Fire and Ice.

Sizes
(2XS, XS, S) (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Measurements
Chest Circumference: (28, 31.5, 34.25) (38.25, 42.125, 44.5) (47.25, 52.375, 55.125) inches (71, 80, 87) (97, 107, 113) (120, 133, 140) cm

Body lenght: (15, 15, 15.75) (16.5, 17.75, 17.75) (17.75, 17.75, 18) inches (38, 38, 40) (42, 45, 45) (45, 45, 46) cm

Arm lenght:(17.25, 17.75, 18.5) (19.75, 19.75, 19.75) (19.75, 20.5, 20.5) inches (44, 45, 47) (50, 50, 50) (50, 52, 52) cm.

Yarn
Léttlopi by Ístex

Needed Yarn
MC/Col 1: Navy 9420: (400, 450, 450) (450, 500, 500) (500, 550, 550) g
Col 2: Crimson 9434 : (100, 150, 150) (150, 150, 150) (200, 200, 200) g
Col 3: Mimosa 1703 : (100, 150, 150) (150, 150, 150) (200, 200, 200) g

Yarnalternatives
See below!

Needle
Double-pointed US 4 and 7 (3.5 mm and 4.5 mm)
Circular needles 16 inches US 4 and 7 (3.5 mm and 4.5 mm)
Circular needles 32 inches US 7 (4.5 mm)

Gauge:
18 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) on US 7 (4.5 mm)