Name: Selfoss Sweater (English) - Icelandic Sweater Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting patterns in English
SKU: 29
Price: 60 DKK
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Selfoss Sweater (English)

60 kr.Approximately $8.70 (USD)

The Selfoss Sweater is a beautiful, classic Icelandic sweater knitting pattern knitted top-down with a round colorwork yoke. It is worked in three harmonious shades using Icelandic unspun yarn (plötulopi) – a unique, airy yarn known for its warmth, lightness, and natural character. The yarn is exceptionally durable; the long outer fibers of the Icelandic fleece make the sweater ideal for many winters of active wear. Thanks to the wool’s natural structure, the sweater doesn’t need frequent washing — simply airing it outdoors refreshes it while preserving its insulation and breathability. A timeless knitting pattern that blends heritage, comfort, and…

// This Icelandic sweater knitting pattern is in English // Denne strikkeopskrift er på engelsk //

A beautiful, classic Icelandic sweater knitting pattern worked from the top down with a round yoke in stranded colorwork. The sweater is worked in three colors, featuring a decorative yoke and elegant twisted rib edges. A timeless classic that will keep you warm on even the coldest days.

Sizes: XS–S (M–L) XL (XXL) fits bust measurements of approx. 80–90 (90–100) 100–110 (110-20) cm [31½–35½ (35½–39½) 39½–43¼ (43¼–47¼) inches].

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] = 16 stitches x 22 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm [US 8/UK 6] needles.

Recommended needles: Circular needles: 5 mm [US 8/UK 6] (40, 60 and 80/100 cm [16, 24 and 32/40 inches]) and 4.5 mm [US 7/UK 7] (40 and 80/100 cm [16 and 32/40 inches]).

Yarn:
Main color: 200 (200) 200-300 (300) g Plötulopi (unspun plate yarn) by Ístex in color White 0001 held together with 200 (200) 200-300 (300) g Plötulopi (unspun plate yarn) by Ístex in color Ivory Beige 1038 (100 g = app. 300 m [328 yds]). Work with 2 strands – one of each color. Note: If you use 2 strands of the same color for the main color, you will need 300-400 (400) 400-500 (500) g.
Color 1 (neckline and pattern): 200 g Plötulopi (unspun plate yarn) by Ístex in color Winter Blue 1432 (100 g = app. 300 m [328 yds]). Work with 2 strands.
Color 2 (pattern): 100 g Plötulopi (unspun plate yarn) by Ístex in color Light Blue 2024 (100 g = approx. 300 m [328 yds]). Work with 2 strands.

Bust circumference: approx. 106 (116) 125 (131) cm [41¾ (45¾) 49¼ (51½) inches].

Length: approx. 58 (60) 63 (64) cm [23 (23¾) 25 (25¼) inches] measured from the back, excluding the neckline.