SNJÓKORN Ornament by Johnny Vasquez

SNJÓKORN Ornament

Knitting
January 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
38 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 0 - 2.0 mm
50 - 70 yards (46 - 64 m)
One size
English

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ABOUT THIS PATTERN

This Icelandic word means Snowflakes, which matches perfectly with this traditional nordic motif. You’ll see versions of this design in many Nordic countries, where it is also used as a symbol for flowers and stars.

About This Collection

This pattern is part of our Nordica Sweater Ornament collection.

Each ornament in this series draws inspiration from the knitting traditions of a different nordic country.


PATTERN DETAILS

Construction

This pattern uses a top down raglan construction.

Finished Dimensions

After blocking chest circumference: 5 1⁄2” 14 cm, length 4” 10 cm

Yarn

Knit Picks Palette - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool (231 yards per 50 grams)

  • 1 skein per color
  • Photographed in Hollyberry and White

Yardage

Approximately 50 yards for project

Gauge (optional)

38 stitches and 40 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch after blocking

Needles

US 0 2 mm circular needles, 32” 80 cm long (for magic loop), or dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Special Techniques

Stranded colorwork

Skill Level
3 out of 5 - Intermediate