Afmæli 20th Anniversary Sweater Kit

Celebrate Lopi's 20th anniversary with this traditional Icelandic sweater! 

Description

In celebration of Lopi's 20th Anniversary, Istex, the principal manufacturer of the renowned Icelandic Lopi Léttlopi yarn, offers this traditional Icelandic sweater pattern, specially created for us by knitting designer Védís Jónsdóttir, as a gift to all Lopi knitters. Afmæli means “Anniversary” in Icelandic.

Please note: Pattern is not included with this kit but is available on Ravelry for download. 

Finished Measurements: Adult Sweaters (L-XL)

• Chest:  (42-45)"
• Length to underarm: (17.5-18.5)"
• Sleeve Length to Underarm: (20.5-21)"

Finished Measurements: Children's Sweater (size 8-12)

• Chest: (31.5-35)"
• Length to underarm: (13.5-15)"
• Sleeve Length to Underarm: (15-16.5)"

Blue Adult Sweater (XL)

• 9 balls of  Léttlopi 9418 - Stone Blue 
• 3 balls of  Léttlopi 0005 - Black Heather 
• 2 balls of  Léttlopi 0051 - White 

Black Adult Sweater (L)

• 8 balls of  Léttlopi 0052 - Black Sheep
• 3 balls of  Léttlopi 0086 - Light Beige 
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi  9418 - Stone Blue 
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 9421 - Celery Green  
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 1703 - Mimosa (as a substitute for 9426 - Golden)  
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 9427 - Rust  
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 9431 - Brick  
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 9434 - Crimson (as a substitute for 9417 - Dark Wine)  
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 1407 - Pine (as a substitute for 1405 - Bottle Green)  

Green Child's Sweater (8-12)

• 6 balls of Léttlopi 9421 - Celery Green 
• 2 balls of Léttlopi 0052 - Black Sheep 
• 1 ball of  Léttlopi 1703 - Mimosa (as a substitute for 9426 - Golden)  
• 1 ball of Léttlopi 9427 - Rust 
• 1 ball of Léttlopi 1420 - Murky 
• 1 ball of Léttlopi 9418 - Stone Blue

Grey Child's Sweater (8-12)

• 7 balls of   Léttlopi 0056 - Light Grey 
• 2 balls of   Léttlopi 0005 - Black Heather 
• 2 balls of  Léttlopi 0051 - White 

Pattern Details

• Fiber Content: Lopi Léttlopi Yarn (100% Icelandic Wool)
• Weight: Worsted
• Skein Weight / Yardage: 100g / 109yds
• Gauge: 8 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with US 7 (4.5mm) needles
• Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat