Sólbein means sunbeam in Icelandic.
Let your knitting shine with this top down knit in ther round Icelandic Lopapeysa. Steeked down the center and finished with button bands.
Pattern includes a machine-sewn steeking tutorial!

For some other ways of approaching the steek, consult my
crocheted steek tutorial on my blog here: Sólbein Steek Reinforcement

Hey All! Fringe Association is hosting a Steek-Along beginning January 1 2019. Sólbein is the featured sweater! Don’t miss out on the fun! Follow the progress on my blog, Fringe Association blog and both of us on Instagram.
@mjmucklestone
@fringesupplyco
I’ll also be keeping up in my Ravelry group!
No official rules, just hashtag #fringeandfriendssteekalong if you post on Instagram

Finished measurements
32½ (36, 39½, 43, 46½, 49¾, 53¼)“ (82.5 (91.5, 100, 109, 118, 126.5, 135) cm) bust circumference, buttoned
Sample shown in size 36” (91.5 cm)
Suggested ease: Positive 1–3” (2.5–7.5 cm)

Yarn
Lett Lopi by Istex (100% Icelandic wool; 50 g / 109 yd (100 m))
Black Sheep for MC, 58 Medium Gray for CC1, and 9974 Speckled Gray for CC2.
• 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins in 85 Oatmeal Heather (MC)
• 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in 86 Light Beige Heather (CC 1)
• 1 skein in 51 White (CC2)
OR in worsted weight yarn:
385 (425, 470, 520, 570, 620, 655) yd (352 (389, 430, 475, 521, 567, 599) m) in MC, 155 (170, 185, 200, 215, 230, 250) yd (142 (155, 169, 183, 197, 210, 229) m) in CC1, 65 (75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105) yd (57 (69, 73, 78, 89, 91, 96) m) in CC2