OWL Icelandic Lopapeysa sweater is a unique design in the tradition of Icelandic knitting. Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Round begins at left side of body. On yoke, round begins on the left side of back at the joining of body and sleeve. For knitting the sleeves I recommend using the ‘magic loop’ technique, which helps you to avoid bunching up when enlarging and also saves your time.
In the pattern you will find a table of sizes, basic measurements and calculations. This will make it easier for you to guide yourself when working on your sweater. The table is versatile and can be used to work on any lopapeysa. Almost all measurements are given in US and metric.

SIZES: XS–2XL
Women’s sizes:
XS: Chest — 80 cm | 31.5”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 43 cm | 17”;
S: Chest — 86 cm | 34”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 44 cm | 17.5”;
M: Chest — 96 cm | 38”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 45 cm | 18”;
L: Chest — 106 cm | 42”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 46 cm | 18”;
XL: Chest — 116 cm | 45.5”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 47 cm | 18.5”;
2XL: Chest — 126 cm | 49.5”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, long sleeve inseam — 48 cm | 19”.

Men’s sizes:
S: Chest — 90 cm | 35.5”, Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13”, long sleeve inseam — 47 cm | 18.5”;
M: Chest — 96 cm | 38”, Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13”, long sleeve inseam — 48 cm | 19”;
L: Chest — 106 cm | 42”, Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13”, long sleeve inseam — 49 cm | 19.5”;
XL: Chest — 116 cm | 45.5”, Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13”, long sleeve inseam — 50 cm | 19.5”;
2XL: Chest — 126 cm | 49.5”, Length to underarm — 33 cm | 13”, long sleeve inseam — 51 cm | 20”.

GAUGE: 4” × 4” / 10 cm × 10 cm = 12 sts × 17 rows in stockinette stitch.

NEEDLES: Circular needles US 10 / 6 mm.

YARN: Álafosslopi by Ístex (100% Icelandic wool). The featured colours are 9972 Ecru, 9959 Indigo and 9958 Light Indigo.

YARN SUBSTITUTE: Mode Chunky Wool by Rowan (100% wool), Naturgarn by Viking of Norway (100% wool), Chunky by Malabrigo (100% merino wool), Cascade 220 Grande by Cascade Yarns (100% Highland wool), Berkshire Bulky by Valley Yarns (85% wool, 15% alpaca) and other.