Blindsker pattern is a traditional Icelandic wool sweater pattern (Lopapeysa). Blindsker Lopapeysa is knitted with Álafosslopi which makes it thick, warm and super cozy for the fall and winter.

The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round.

Sizes (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

XXS: 83 cm – 30 cm – 42 cm – 30,5 cm
XS: 89 cm – 32 cm – 44 cm – 32 cm
S: 95 cm – 34 cm – 46 cm – 33,5 cm
M: 101,5 cm – 36 cm – 47 cm – 34,5 cm
L: 107,5 cm – 38 cm – 48 cm – 37 cm
XL: 113,5 cm – 40 cm – 49 cm – 40 cm
XXL: 120 cm – 43 cm – 50 cm – 41,5 cm
3XL: 126 cm – 43 cm – 51 cm – 44,5 cm
4XL: 132 cm – 44 cm – 52 cm – 46 cm
5XL: 141,5 cm – 46 cm – 52 cm – 47 cm

Yarn: Istex Álafosslopi – 100g skein – 100 m (Triple held Plötulopi also works great)

Color A Dark Grey 0058 XXS(4) XS(5), S(5), M(5), L(6), XL(6), XXL(7) 3XL(7) 4XL(8) 5XL(8)
Color B Black 0059 XXS (2) XS(2), S(2), M(2), L(3), XL(3), XXL(3) 3XL(3) 4XL(3) 5(3)
Color C White 0051 XXS(1) XS(1), S(1), M(1), L(1), XL(1), XXL(1) 3XL(1) 4XL(1) 5XL(1)

Gauge
10x10cm = 13 sts and 18 rows on 6mm needles.

Circular needles: 7mm and 6mm, 40 and 60/80 cm (depending on your size)
Double-pointed needles: 7mm and 6mm

Note that the pattern is knitted in the round, so it‘s good to knit the swatch in the round as well.

NOTE: I knit quite tightly so you may need to use a smaller needle size. I recommend knitting a swatch to test the tension.

Blindsker pattern has slim fit and a shorter body length, if you prefer a wider fit you should consider sizing.