Hof pattern is now finally available in kids sizes as well. Hof kids pattern comes in sizes 1-10 years old. Hof lopapeysa is a classic and simple Icelandic wool sweater pattern. Hof kids pattern is a great pattern for both beginners as well as experienced knitters.

Note: The model in the photos is 6 years old, wearing the 7 year old size.

Hof sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round, if you are used to knitting top down, the pattern is easy to follow the other way around if you prefer.

Sizes (in ages) 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) years old

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

1: 56,5 cm – 20 cm – 22 cm – 24 cm
2: 60 cm – 22 cm – 24 cm – 25,5 cm
3: 63 cm – 24 cm – 26 cm – 25,5 cm
4: 66,5 cm – 26 cm – 28 cm – 26,5 cm
5: 70 cm – 28 cm – 30 cm – 26,5 cm
6: 73 cm – 30 cm – 32 cm – 28 cm
7: 76,5 cm – 32 cm – 34 cm – 28 cm
8: 80 cm – 34 cm – 36 cm – 29 cm
9: 81 cm – 36 cm – 38 cm – 30 cm
10: 84 cm – 38 cm – 40 cm – 30 cm

Yarn suggestion: Léttlopi from Istex. If you don’t have access to either then choose a similar yarn that fits the gauge.

Yarn: Istex Léttlopi – 50g skein – 100m

Color A Grape 9432 1(4), 2(4), 3(4), 4(5), 5(5), 6(6), 7(6), 8(7), 9(7), 10(7)
Color B White 0051 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8(1), 9(1), 10(1)
Color C Milkyway 1705 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8(1), 9(1), 10(1)

Gauge
10x10cm = 18 sts and 26 rows on 5mm needles.

Circular needles: 4mm and 5mm, 40 and 60/80 cm (depending on your size)

Double-pointed needles: 4mm and 5mm

NOTE: I knit quite tightly so you may need to use 4,5mm or even 4mm I recommend knitting a swatch to test the tension.