How to Knit an Icelander Knitting Pattern Download

Classic sweater with striped borders at the lower edge, at the wrists, and around the neck, with black and white pattern motifs through the body.

Finished Size: 37 inches (94.0 cm) chest circumference
Yarn: Kauni Wool 8/2 Solids, 100% Shetland-type wool yarn, sportweight, 656 yards (599.8 m)/150 gram (5.3 oz) ball, 2 balls each of #NN1 Natural (MC) and #CC Black (CC1) and 1 ball of #QQ Orange (CC2)
Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine
Needles: Circular, 32 inches (80 cm), and a set of 4 or 5 double pointed, size 2 or 3 (2.75 or 3.25 mm) for rib and size 4 (3.5 mm) for body or size needed to obtain gauge; circular, 16 inches (40 cm), size 2 or 3 (2.75 or 3.25 mm) for neckband
Notions: Markers; Tapestry needle; Sewing machine
Gauge: 27 sts and 27 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in stranded patt on larger needle
Originally Published: PieceWork July/August 2014