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One of our most popular sweaters Strokkur is the perfect introduction to colourwork yokes.
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Ysolda designed Strokkur after visiting Iceland, inspired by the traditional Icelandic Lopapeysas - sweaters with colourwork yokes that are practically a national uniform. They know what they're doing: knit Strokkur in Icelandic wool and you'll have the perfect garment for getting outside no matter the weather.
Strokkur features a more refined fit than many traditional yoked sweaters. It is worked from the bottom up with gentle waist shaping. The yoke patterning is fairly short; to flatteringly frame the face and avoid bagginess around the underarm. Short rows are worked both above and below the stranded colourwork to create a scooped neckline.
Aran weight yarn with good elasticity, wool or wool blends are ideal.
Shown in Ístex Létt Lopi
US 7 / 4.5mm 24" / 60cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 7 US / 4.5mm dpns or circular(s) for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the rnd.
18 sts and 28 rnds = 4˝ in st st in the rnd.
Aran weight yarn with good elasticity, wool or wool blends are ideal.
Shown in Ístex Létt Lopi (100% Icelandic wool, 109yds / 100m, 1.76oz / 50g).
MC – #0058 Dark Grey Heather
CC1 – #1411 Sun Yellow
CC2 – #0056 Ash Heather
MC: 700[755, 835, 895] (940, 995, 1055, 1110) [1185, 1260, 1305, 1365]yds /
640[690, 765, 820] (860, 910, 965, 1015) [1085, 1150, 1195, 1250]m.
CC1 and CC2: 35[35, 40, 40] (40, 45, 50, 50) [50, 55, 55, 60]yds /
30[30, 35, 35] (35, 40, 40, 45) [45, 50, 50, 55]m.
US 7 / 4.5mm 24" / 60cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Additionally, for sizes 41 – 59½" a 32" / 80cm, and for sizes 51½ – 59½" also a 40" / 100cm circular in the same size. For these sizes, begin with the longest needle and switch to a shorter needle as necessary while working the yoke.
Size 7 US / 4.5mm dpns or circular(s) for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the rnd.
Stitch markers, scrap yarn.
"Absolutely adore this sweater.
Loved knitting it and the pattern is well written and easy to follow. "
- Laura
Strokkur_v.1.3.pdf
