YRJA knit / Edda Andresdottir

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Scarf
The Laufey scarf features a beautiful leaf pattern. The pattern looks equally good on both sides of the work so you can wrap it around your neck with either side facing the world.
Knitting: Pullover
The Loki Junior is a classic Icelandic Lopapeysa, the children´s version of the original sweater. It draws it´s name from a sly person in Norse mythology. Loki was a shape shifter and is said to have in separate incidents appeared in the form of a salmon, a mare and a fly, and even an elderly woman. He was thought to be the causer of knots, tan...
Knitting: Tee
The Embla Top is short sleeved and feminine, featuring a delicate pattern on the yoke, and body and sleeve edges. A perfect spring project as it can be worn on its own during summer but also looks nice worn under a jacket or sweater all year round. The design is classic and the top can be dressed up or down, so if you choose to knit it up in du...
Knitting: Pullover
The Loki sweater is a classic Icelandic Lopapeysa. It draws it´s name from a sly person in Norse mythology. Loki was a shape shifter and is said to have in separate incidents appeared in the form of a salmon, a mare and a fly, and even an elderly woman. He was thought to be the causer of knots, tangles and loops and the inventor of the fishnet.
Knitting: Cowl
The pattern for the Garri cowl was created one icy cold day in January when it was snowing and blowing and spring seemed so far away. (In Icelandic the word „Garri“ refers to a cold, biting wind). I wanted to make something soft, warm and versatile, smaller and less bulky than a scarf or shawl. The cowl is thick enough to keep you warm, compact...
Knitting: Pullover
The sweater Vinda sports an eye-catching cable pattern, which twists from the high collar down the yoke. The cables occur again at the cuffs of both body and sleeves. The top-down construction facilitates easy adjustments regarding length for both body and sleeves and the finishing touches will take minimal time. Short rows in the yoke ensure a...
Knitting: Pullover
This children’s sweater is a raglan model with an all over stranded colorwork pattern. The classic, yet modern pattern allows for countless color options so that garments can be created to suit everyone’s taste. Whether soft colors with little contrast or bright colors with high contrast are chosen, the result can be beautiful and unique. A cho...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Sand cardigan is a classical raglan model featuring a simple structural pattern which is fun and easy to knit. The texture of the knit, combined with the characteristics of the two yarns held together; tweed silk mohair and the chunky, yet soft blown yarn, is reminiscing of the sand-borne glaciers of Iceland and results in a truly luxurious...
Knitting: Pullover
The Embla sweater is feminine, light and soft with a delicate pattern on the yoke and twisted loops in the cuffs. The neckline is on the wider side and the yoke is relatively deep. The top-down construction facilitates easy adjustments regarding length for both body and sleeves and the finishing touches will take minimal time. Two versions are ...
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is a classical raglan model that resembles sailors’ sweaters of the past, hence the name Duggari:
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is a classical raglan model that resembles sailors’ sweaters of the past, hence the name Duggari:
Knitting: Towel
Inspired by French country style kitchen towels but with a vertical stripe instead of the classic horizontal ones, this set would adorn every kitchen. Make it for your self or as a gift, in the colors of your choice.