FIR AND FERN is a circular yoke sweater, unisex and with a relaxed fit and a simple stranded colourwork yoke.

It suits knitters comfortable with bottom-up yoke construction who want a straightforward Lopi sweater with a quiet colourwork accent. Beginner friendly.

Sizing
Choose a size 10–15 cm (4–6”) larger than your actual chest circumference, for a relaxed fit.

Sizes (Unisex): 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6)

Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 92, 99, 105 (111, 120, 129) cm / 36-25, 39, 41.25 (43.75, 47.25, 50.75)“.

Yarn:
Ístex Álafoss Lopi (1 skein = 100 g = 100 m / 110yd):

Main colour (0054, Light Ash Heather): 6, 7, 7 (8, 8, 9) balls

Contrast colour A (1236, Burnt Orange): 1, 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 1) balls

Contrast colour B (0867, Chocolate Heather): 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 1) balls

Please note that these are estimates.

Needles and notions
4.5 mm (US 7) and 6.0 mm (US 10) circular needles (60–120 cm · 24–48”) and/or DPNs. Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.