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Woman wearing gray wool cardigan with geometric patterned yoke in misty forest setting.Woman wearing gray wool cardigan with geometric patterned yoke in misty forest setting.
Woman wearing black wool sweater with white geometric pattern standing on rocky beach.Woman wearing black wool sweater with white geometric pattern standing on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black and white geometric knit sweater sits with husky on rocky beach.Woman wearing black and white geometric knit sweater sits with husky on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, standing by rocky coastline.Woman wearing black wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, standing by rocky coastline.
Woman wearing a grey wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, viewed from behind outdoors.Woman wearing a grey wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, viewed from behind outdoors.
Woman wearing gray and cream patterned wool knit sweater in forest setting, back view.Woman wearing gray and cream patterned wool knit sweater in forest setting, back view.
Gray and white striped wool knit sweater worn on model against textured brown background.Gray and white striped wool knit sweater worn on model against textured brown background.
Gray wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern worn on model showing shoulder detail and texture.Gray wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern worn on model showing shoulder detail and texture.
Woman wearing gray wool cardigan with geometric patterned yoke in misty forest setting.
Woman wearing black wool sweater with white geometric pattern standing on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black and white geometric knit sweater sits with husky on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, standing by rocky coastline.
Woman wearing a grey wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, viewed from behind outdoors.
Woman wearing gray and cream patterned wool knit sweater in forest setting, back view.
Gray and white striped wool knit sweater worn on model against textured brown background.
Gray wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern worn on model showing shoulder detail and texture.
Woman wearing gray wool cardigan with geometric patterned yoke in misty forest setting.
Woman wearing black wool sweater with white geometric pattern standing on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black and white geometric knit sweater sits with husky on rocky beach.
Woman wearing black wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, standing by rocky coastline.
Woman wearing a grey wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern, viewed from behind outdoors.
Woman wearing gray and cream patterned wool knit sweater in forest setting, back view.
Gray and white striped wool knit sweater worn on model against textured brown background.
Gray wool knit sweater with white geometric pattern worn on model showing shoulder detail and texture.

Stormur Sweater - Knitting Pattern

This product is a digital download.

€8,50

The Stormur Sweater is a contemporary reimagining of the classic Icelandic Lopapeysa, drawing on the rich tradition of stranded colourwork yoke sweaters while giving it a clean, modern sensibility. The name — meaning storm in Icelandic — is reflected in the bold, minimalist geometric colourwork that spans the yoke, creating a striking visual statement without overwhelming the simplicity of the silhouette.

Designed for knitters of all skill levels, the Stormur Sweater works up in worsted weight using unspun yarn, which gives the finished garment exceptional warmth and a natural, slightly rustic drape. The stranded colourwork yoke is worked in the round from the top down, making the construction intuitive even for those new to colourwork sweaters. The geometric pattern repeat is straightforward to follow, offering a satisfying introduction to two-colour circular knitting.

Whether worked in classic Icelandic tones or reinterpreted in contemporary colour combinations, the Stormur Sweater sits comfortably between heritage craft and current knitwear design — a wardrobe piece that wears its influences lightly while remaining thoroughly wearable.

Please choose a size that is 10-20 cm larger than your actual chest circumference. The samples in the photos are size 2 with 15 cm positive ease.

You can choose from nine unisex sizes, with finished chest circumferences of:

  • 89.5 (99) 108 (117.5) 127 (136.5) 143.5 (153) 162.5 cm

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

RECOMMENDED YARN (Aran/Worsted)

Sample 1: Ístex -Léttlopi (100% new wool, 50 g = 100 m) in colourways ‘Black Heather’ (MC), ‘Dark Grey’ (CC1), and ‘White’ (CC2):

MC:

  • Meters: 815 (900) 995 (1080) 1170 (1280) 1310 (1435) 1540

  • Grams: 410 (450) 500 (540) 585 (640) 655 (720) 770

  • Balls: 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (13) 14 (15) 16

CC1:

  • Meters: 150 (155) 165 (190) 200 (215) 250 (260) 270

  • Grams: 75 (80) 85 (95) 100 (105) 125 (130) 135
  • Balls: 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3

CC2:

  • Meters: 30 (35) 35 (40) 45 (45) 55 (60) 60

  • Grams: 15 (20) 20 (20) 25 (25) 30 (30) 30

  • Balls: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1

Sample 2: Höner och Eir - Nutiden (unspun yarn, comes in plates of ~100 g ~ 530 m) in colourways ‘Mörker (MC), ‘Järnvilja (CC1) with nature white as CC2, held double:

MC:

  • Meters: 1875 (2075) 2305 (2495) 2710 (2965) 3035 (3335) 3575

  • Grams: 355 (395) 435 (475) 515 (560) 575 (630) 675

CC1:

  • Meters: 355 (355) 380 (430) 460 (485) 570 (600) 620

  • Grams: 70 (70) 75 (85) 90 (95) 110 (115) 120

CC2:

  • Meters: 60 (65) 70 (80) 85 (95) 115 (120) 125

  • Grams: 15 (15) 15 (15) 20 (20) 25 (25) 25

YARN SUBSTITUTES

Any Aran/Worsted weight yarn that meets the gauge.

NEEDLES 

3.5mm for ribbing, 4.5mm for main body, 5-5.5mm for colourwork (60-120cm circular needles/DPNs).

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn, a darning needle, and scissors.

Language: English

Construction: Round Yoke, Top-Down, In the Round, Knit Flat

Recommended Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Yarn Weight: Aran

Gauge per 10cm/ 4in: 17 sts x 24 rnds

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Ulven Knit was established by Lív Ulven and has grown from a love for wool and knitted heritage into a dedication to thoughtful, size-inclusive designs and clear, user-friendly, and beautifully written patterns that create an intuitive and enjoyable knitting experience.

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