Vargur pattern is a simple and fun pattern to knit. Vargur lopapeysa doesn’t have the traditional Icelandic wool sweater look but I wanted to try something different. It’s now available in adult sizes for both Léttlopi and Álafosslopi (Worsted & Chunky, this is the worsted version) and in kids sizes.

Vargur sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round. A few of my test knitters did however knit their sweaters from top to bottom. As the pattern is easy to follow, you can simply start at the neck and follow it down if you prefer to knit top to bottom.

Sizes (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

XXS: 71 cm – 30 cm – 42 cm – 31 cm
XS: 76,5 cm – 32 cm – 44 cm – 31 cm
S: 84 cm – 34 cm – 46 cm – 33 cm
M: 91 cm – 36 cm – 47 cm – 34 cm
L: 95,5 cm – 38 cm – 48 cm – 36,5 cm
XL: 111 cm – 40 cm – 49 cm – 39 cm
XXL: 115,5 cm – 42 cm – 50 cm – 42 cm
3XL: 122 cm – 43 cm – 51 cm – 43 cm
4XL: 133 cm – 44 cm – 52 cm – 43 cm
5XL: 142 cm – 46 cm – 52 cm – 44 cm

Yarn: Istex Léttlopi – 50g skein – 100m
Color A Moor 1416 XXS(6), XS(6), S(7), M(8), L(9), XL(10), XXL(10), 3XL(11), 4XL(12) 5XL(12)
Color B Light beige 0086 XXS(2), XS(2), S(2), M(2), L(2), XL(2), XXL(2), 3XL(2), 4XL(2), 5XL(2)

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.

I also want to mention that if this pattern does not have your size, please feel free to contact me and I’ll help you grade the right size for you.