The Icelandic word “valkyrja” (e. valkyrie) comes from Norse mythology and means “chooser of the slain”. The Valkyries were female figures who chose the men and women who died courageously in battle and carried them to Valhalla. In Valhalla they lived with the gods, battling during the day and feasting in the night and would eventually fight at Odin’s side during the eschaton (Ragnarök). The Valkyries were strong, brave, noble and loyal. They symbolize the strength and power of women. This sweater is for all the Valkyries out there.

The sweater is fitted but can also be made straight. Instructions for both versions are included in the pattern.

SIZES XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Chest: 84 (89) 93 (98) 102 (107) cm
Length to underarm: 43 (44) 45 (46) 47 (48) cm
Sleeve length to underarm: 47 (48) 49 (50) 51 (52) cm

MATERIAL
Ístex Léttlopi – 50 g skeins
Color A 0867 – 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 (11)
Color B 0052 – 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1)
Color C 0053 – 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1)
Color D 0085 – 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1)

NEEDLES
Needles 3 ½ and 4 ½.

GAUGE
18 stitches and 24 rows on 4.5 mm needles = 10 cm x 10 cm (St st)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The sizes are based on correct gauge/tension. You might have to adjust the needle size to gain the correct gauge.
Choose the size by measuring the chest width. Centimetre lengths for body and sleeves are for reference only and should be adjusted as needed.

Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms. Then they are joined to work yoke in the round. The round begins at the left side of the body. On yoke, the round begins on the left side of the back at the joining of body and sleeves.

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