Istex 25th Anniversary Celebration Design

Sigla is a lopapeysa with a modern geometric yoke. Worked entirely in the round from the top down. The loose gauge promises a quick knit and an exceptionally lightweight garment.

Finished Size S (M, L, XL) Bust 37 (40½, 44¼, 48) in, 94 (103, 112.5, 122) cm.
Length to armhole 13½ (13¾, 14, 14¼) in, 34 (35, 35.5, 36) cm.
Sleeve Length 17½ (17¾, 18, 18½) in, 44.5 (45, 45.5, 47) cm.
Yarn Léttlopi 1.7 oz (50g) balls, 109yds (100m); 5 (6, 6, 7) balls in
#56 Light Grey Heather (MC), 1 ball each in #1414 Violet Heather, #1416 Moor, #9427 Rust Heather, and 9426 Golden Heather.
Needles US 10½ (6.5mm) 16 and 32 inch (40cm, 80cm) circular needles and 1 set dpns, US 9 (5.5mm) 16in (40cm) circular needle and 1 set US 9 (5.5mm) double pointed needles – or needle size necessary to get gauge.
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rounds = 4x4in (10x10) cm in stockinette st on US10½ (6.5mm) needles.
Notions Stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Note Body is worked in the round from the top down. Stitches are put on holders for each sleeve while the body is knit to the bottom ribbing. Sleeve stitches are then picked up and knit down to cuff.

This pattern is released jointly with Istex and Mary Jane Mucklestone and is formatted with Istex branding in both English or Icelandic.

For more information visit MaryJaneMucklestone.com