Lofoten Cod Fish lopapeysa, despite its Icelandic style, is named after the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, which are world famous for their codfish.

Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Round begins at left side of body. On yoke, round begins on the left side of back at the joining of body and sleeve. For knitting the sleeves, I recommend using the ‘magic loop’ technique, which helps you to avoid bunching up when enlarging and working on pattern, and also saves your time.

In the pattern you will find a table of sizes, basic measurements and calculations. This will make it easier for you to guide yourself when working on your sweater. The table is versatile and can be used to work on any lopapeysa.

The pattern comes as a PDF with written instructions in English, charts and photos, available for immediate download after payment. Full pattern support is available by email.

The matching Lofoten Cod Fish hat knitting pattern is here.

Women’s sizes:
XS: Chest — 71–76 cm | 28–30”, Length to underarm — 36 cm | 14”, Sleeve length to underarm — 42 cm | 16½“
S: Chest — 81–86 cm | 32–34”, Length to underarm — 37 cm | 14½”, Sleeve length to underarm — 43 cm | 17”
M: Chest — 91.5–96.5 cm | 36–38”, Length to underarm — 38 cm | 15”, Sleeve length to underarm — 44 cm | 17½“
L: Chest — 101.5–106.5 cm | 40–42”, Length to underarm — 39 cm | 15½”, Sleeve length to underarm — 45 cm | 17½“
XL: Chest — 111.5–117 cm | 44–46”, Length to underarm — 40 cm | 16”, Sleeve length to underarm — 46 cm | 18”
2XL: Chest — 122–127 cm | 48–50”, Length to underarm — 41 cm | 16”, Sleeve length to underarm — 47 cm | 18½”
3XL: Chest — 132–137 cm | 52–54”, Length to underarm — 42 cm | 16½“, Sleeve length to underarm — 48 cm | 19”
4XL: Chest — 142–147 cm | 56–58”, Length to underarm — 43 cm | 17”, Sleeve length to underarm — 49 cm | 19”
5XL: Chest — 152–158 cm | 60–62”, Length to underarm — 44 cm | 17½”, Sleeve length to underarm — 50 cm | 19½“

Men’s sizes:
XS: Chest — 76–82 cm | 30–32”, Length to underarm — 39 cm | 15½“, Sleeve length to underarm — 44 cm | 17½”
S: Chest — 86–91.5 cm | 34–36”, Length to underarm — 40 cm | 16”, Sleeve length to underarm — 45 cm | 17½“
M: Chest — 96.5–101.5 cm | 38–40”, Length to underarm — 41 cm | 16”, Sleeve length to underarm — 46 cm | 18”
L: Chest — 106.5–111.5 cm | 42–44”, Length to underarm — 42 cm | 16½”, Sleeve length to underarm — 47 cm | 18½“
XL: Chest — 116.5–122 cm | 46–48”, Length to underarm — 43 cm | 17”, Sleeve length to underarm — 48 cm | 19”
2XL: Chest — 127–132 cm | 50–52”, Length to underarm — 44 cm | 17½”, Sleeve length to underarm — 49 cm | 19”
3XL: Chest — 137–142 cm | 54–56”, Length to underarm — 45 cm | 17½“, Sleeve length to underarm — 50 cm | 19½”
4XL: Chest — 147.5–152 cm | 58–60”, Length to underarm — 46 cm | 18”, Sleeve length to underarm — 51 cm | 20”
5XL: Chest — 157.5–162.5 cm | 62–64”, Length to underarm — 47 cm | 18½“, Sleeve length to underarm — 52 cm | 20½”

GAUGE: 18 sts × 23 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 cm × 10 cm / 4” × 4”.

TOOLS: Circular needles 4.5 mm / US 7. You may also need 4 stitch markers, 4 stitch holders and a darning needle.

YARN: Léttlopi by Ístex (100% Icelandic wool)

YARN SUBSTITUTE: Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino wool), Malabrigo Worsted (100% Uruguayan merino wool), Mota by WoolDreamer’s Yarn (100% Spanish merino and manchega wool), Icelandic Wool by Novita, Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns (100% wool), Valley Yarns Superwash by Valley Yarn (100% wool), Nepal or Alaska by DROPS Design.