Jökull by Kate Davies Designs

Jökull

Knitting
November 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 9 - 5.5 mm
766 - 1422 yards (700 - 1300 m)
3 sizes to fit bust from 30 to 50 in
English

Jökull is the Icelandic word for glacier, and this striking yoked mantle, worked in Icelandic wool, will keep you toasty-warm whatever the conditions. A simple design, intended as an introduction to circular yoke knitting, Jökull starts with a provisional cast on and is worked all in one piece, with some back and forth sections to create the hand openings, which are later edged with i-cord for a neat finish.

Sizing
50 (60, 70) in
Ask someone to measure your total body circumference around the shoulders and bust with your arms held to your sides. The garment should be worn with 6-10 in positive ease from this measurement rather than your standard bust measurement.

Yarn
Istex Alafoss Lopi in 3 shades:
MC (58) 4 (6, 7) balls
CC1 (9736) 1 (1, 1) ball
CC2 (9967) 1 (1, 1) ball
CC3 (1232) 1 (1, 1) ball

shade 9736 (CC1) has limited availability. If you are unable to find it, substitute with 0118 or 1233.

Needles & Notions
80-100cm / 32-40in gauge-size circular needle
Gauge-size needles of your preferred type for working small circumferences
2 x 2.5cm / 1in buttons

Waste yarn in similar weight for provisional cast on

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle