Spring Folk is a lopapeysa sweater that is worked seamlessly in the round, from the bottom up. Sleeves and the body are worked separately then joined together at the yoke. Short row shaping is added to the back of the body to create a comfortable fit.

Small colorwork motifs adorn the sleeve cuffs, and colorful blossoms, inspired by folk embroidery, are featured on the yoke. The neckline is a simple rolled hem. Spring Folk is a modern interpretation of the traditional lopapeysa sweaters and is intended to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease.

SIZE:
Finished Chest/Bust Circumference:
XS(S, M1, M2, L)(1XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
33(36, 38.5, 41, 44)(47, 50, 53, 56)” / 84(91, 98, 104, 112)(119, 127, 135, 142) cm

Upper Arm Circumference: 11.5(12.5, 13.25, 13.75, 14.5)(15.25, 16, 17, 18.25)” / 29(32, 34, 35, 37)(39, 41, 43, 46) cm

Sleeve Length: 18(18, 18, 18, 19)(20, 20, 21, 21)”/ 46(46, 46, 46, 48)(51, 51, 53, 53) cm

Body Length to underarm: 16(16, 16, 16.5, 17)(18, 19, 20, 20)” / 41(41, 41, 42, 43)(46, 48, 51, 51) cm

Choose a size with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. Model is a 36” bust wearing a Size M1/38” for 2”/ 5 cm of ease.

YARN:
Lettlopi Icelandic wool by Istex (109 yrds / 100 m – 50g):

MC: 1420 Murky (brown): 8(9, 10, 11, 12)(13, 14, 15, 16) balls
C1: 0051 White: 2(2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) balls
C2: 0056 Ash Heather (grey): 1(1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1) balls
C3: 9426 Golden Heather (gold): 1(1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1) balls
C4: 1700 Airblue (light blue): 1(1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1) balls
C5: 9418 Stone Blue Heather (dark blue): 1(1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 1) balls

OR worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

MC (brown): 825(935, 990, 1100, 1210)(1320, 1430, 1540, 1650) yrds / 754(855, 905, 1006, 1106)(1207, 1308, 1408, 1509) m
C1 (white): 121(132, 143, 154, 165)(176, 187, 198, 209) yrds / 111(121, 131, 141, 151)(161, 171, 181, 191) m
C2 (grey): 18(20, 22, 24, 26)(28, 31, 33, 35) yrds / 16(18, 20, 24)(26, 28, 30, 32) m
C3 (gold): 20(22, 24, 26, 29)(31, 33, 35, 37) yrds / 18(20, 22, 24, 27)(28, 30, 32, 34) m
C4 (light blue): 26(29, 31, 33, 35)(37, 40, 42, 44) yrds / 24(27, 28, 30, 32)(34, 37, 38, 40) m
C5 (dark blue): 2(2, 2, 3, 3)(4.5, 4.5, 5.5, 5.5) yrds / 2(2, 2, 3, 3)(4, 4, 5, 5) m

NEEDLES:
Ribbing Needle: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) 32” or 40” long circular needle or DPNs if not using Magic Loop method (knitter’s choice!) or needle size one size smaller than main gauge needle.
Main Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” or 40” long circular needle or DPNs if not using Magic Loop method (knitter’s choice!) or needle size required to achieve gauge. Ensure the stranded colorwork sections also meet gauge as listed!

GAUGE:
18 sts and 25 rnds over 4” in stockinette st worked in the rnd on larger needle after blocking.

ADDITIONAL TOOLS:
Tapestry needle, two stitch markers (one unique for BOR M), waste yarn or holders for underarm sts.