Ísblóm means “ice flower” in Icelandic, and this sweater takes its inspiration straight from the dreamy Iceland Collection by Explorer Knits & Fibers. With its playful flower motifs, bold stripes, and charming rolled edges, it brings a fun retro vibe to a classic raglan silhouette. Knit seamlessly from the top, the yoke is worked first, then body and sleeves worked. My version uses five colors, but this design is also a perfect stash busting project.
Note: the pattern includes a separate PDF for Chart B as each size has unique compound raglan shaping for the sleeves and body.

Finished Chest Circumference
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52 {56, 60, 64, 68}”/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112) 122 {132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/ -5 to +5 cm of ease at the chest.
Sample is Size 3 +2”/5 cm of ease on a a 5’8” / 172.5 cm tall woman with a 38” / 96.5 cm chest circumference.
See Schematic for a full list of measurements.

Yarn
5 Color Option:
C1 320 (360, 400, 440, 500) 540 {580, 640, 680, 760} yd / 295 (330, 365, 400, 455) 495 {530, 585, 620, 695} m
C2 160 (180, 200, 220, 240) 280 {300, 320, 340, 380} yd / 145 (165, 185, 200, 220) 255 {275, 295, 310, 345} m
C3 160 (180, 200, 220, 240) 280 {300, 320, 340, 380} yd / 145 (165, 185, 200, 220) 255 {275, 295, 310, 345} m
C4 144 (162, 180, 200, 220) 280 {300, 300, 320, 340} yd / 130, 150, 165, 185, 200, 255, 275, 275, 295, 310}m
C5 320 (360, 400, 440, 500) 540 {580, 640, 680, 760} yd / 295 (330, 365, 400, 455) 495 {530, 585, 620, 695} m

2 Color Option:
MC 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1240) 1360 {1460, 1560, 1700, 1900} yd / 735 (825, 915, 1000, 1130) 1245 {1335, 1430, 1550, 1735} m
CC 304 (342, 380, 420, 460) 560 {600, 620, 660, 720} yd / 275 (315, 350, 385, 420) 510 {550, 570, 605, 655} m

Suggested Yarn
Explorer Knits & Fibers, Denali Sock 50 or 100 g skeins
C1 Thingvellir National Park (brown/rust) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each
C2 Vatnajökull (light grey) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each
C3 Blue Lagoon (bright blue) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each
C4 Jökulsárlón (dark blue) 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each
C5 Reynisfjara Beach (black) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 100 g each

Needles
Edging – US 3/3.25mm
Main - US 4/3.5 mm or needle size to obtain gauge, on long circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (long circular or double pointed needles).

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers (one unique), scissors, scrap yarn or stitch holders.

Gauge
24 sts & 32 rnds – 4”/10 cm on larger needles, measured over colorwork and stockinette in the round after wet blocking.