SKULL Lopapeysa 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 working on pattern, 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–XL

Women’s sizes:
XS: Chest — 80 cm | 31½“, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, Sleeve length to underarm — 40 cm | 16”
S: Chest — 86 cm | 34”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, Sleeve length to underarm — 40 cm | 16”
M: Chest — 97 cm | 38”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, Sleeve length to underarm — 41 cm | 16½”
L: Chest — 107 cm | 42”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, Sleeve length to underarm — 42 cm | 17”
XL: Chest — 115 cm | 45”, Length to underarm — 30.5 cm | 12”, Sleeve length to underarm — 43 cm | 17½“

Men’s sizes:
S: Chest — 89 cm | 35”, Length to underarm — 34 cm | 14”, Sleeve length to underarm — 44 cm | 17½“
M: Chest — 98 cm | 38½”, Length to underarm — 34 cm | 14”, Sleeve length to underarm — 45 cm | 18”
L: Chest — 107 cm | 42”, Length to underarm — 34 cm | 14”, Sleeve length to underarm — 46 cm | 18”
XL: Chest — 116 cm | 45½“, Length to underarm — 34 cm | 14”, Sleeve length to underarm — 47 cm | 18½”

YARN: Léttlopi by Ístex — #0056 Ash, #0051 White, #1405 Bottle Green and #0058 Dark Grey. You may also need 4 stitch markers and 4 stitch holders.