Lopalopi KIT
From € 53,28
Lopalopi is a different chunky sweater with the shape of an oversized rose with arms, inspired by the motif on a pair of old Icelandic shoe-inserts. Big and cosy but nevertheless light, it will keep you very warm against the elements. I remained true to the original colour schemes of the inserts from the Textile Museum in Blönduós. and the traditional methods used in making them: Icelandic intarsia, i.e. intarsia knitting with garter stitch, a technique unique to Iceland.
All proceeds from the PATTERN and 20% from the KIT in February and March 2019 went to The Supportive Skein (L’Écheveau solidaire) to raise money for medical research against Fibrous Dysplasia, a rare genetic disorder that causes pain, fractures and deformity in the bones and has no cure yet. The organisation of the designers/dyers challenge was started by a French knitter and mother of a little girl with Fibrous Dysplasia.
Wool KIT (without pink and red), no pattern
The pattern is available here
Orders ship from France (VAT from your country, no Customs fees in Europe) / Commandes expédiées depuis la France (TVA de votre pays, pas de frais de douane en Europe)
DESIGNER: HELENE MAGNUSSON
It is easy to adapt the size of the sweater by adding stitches and rows to the square motif.
Sizes: S(M,L,XL)2X,3X,4X to fit hips circumference: 80(94,108,122)136,150,164 cm / 31.5(37,42.5,43)53.5,59,64.5”
Choose the size the closest to your hips measurements.
Finished measurements
With 10 cm /4” negative ease around hips: this takes into account that the sweater will slightly stretch with use.
A = 35(42,49,56)63,70,77 cm / 13.75(16.5,19.25,22)24.75,27.5,30.25”
B = 65(78,91,104)117,130,143 cm / 25.5(30.75,35.75,41)46,51,56.25”
C= 60(70,70,70)80,80,80 cm / 23.5(27.5, 27.5, 27.5)31.5, 31.5, 31.5”
D= 42(49,49,49)56,56,56 cm / 16.5(19.25,19.25,19.25)22,22,22”
E = 18(21,21,21)24,24,24 cm / 7(8.25, 8.25, 8.25)9.5, 9.59.5”
F = 29 cm / 11.5”
Gauge: 10 /4” = 10 sts and 10 garters (20 rows in garter st)
Wool: Álafosslopi from Ístex, 100% new wool, 3 ply, unspun, 100g/ball, 100g = ca.100 m/109 yds
MC black 0005: 4(5,5,5)6,7,7 balls
CC1 blue 0098: 2(3,3,3)4,4,5 balls (color discontinued replaced by 0118)
CC2 golden 9964: 2(3,3,3)4,5,5 balls
CC3 ray if light 1235: 1(1,1,2)2,2,2 balls
CC4 red 0047 less than 3 meters, not included in the kit
CC5 pink 0159: less than 6 meters, not included in the kit
Needles: 6.5 mm / US 10.5
Notions: darning needle, marker
Technique: Icelandic intarsia
Kit: the kit contains enough wool to complete the sweater. The kit doesn’t include the pattern that must be purchased separately. Shipping costs are not included
Shipping and returns: see Terms & conditions here.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Adult Sizes | 4XL, L, M, S, XL, XXL, XXXL |
| Colors | Lopalopi, original colors |
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