Flugeldar
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This unisex sweater starts with a neutral shade that forms the background for an explosion of bright contrasting colors, a salute to a true Icelandic Flugeldar.
Flugeldar or fireworks burst around the yoke, while shaping and construction stay true (well mostly true, if you don’t count the back short row shaping!) to traditional Icelandic lopapeysas that are popular worldwide today.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference: 81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122)(132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60, 64)".
Intended Ease: 5-10 cm / 2–4" positive ease.
Black sample shown is size 1 (81cm / 32") with 5 cm / 2" positive ease on model
Brown sample shown is size 4 (112 cm / 44") with 7.5 cm / 4" positive ease on model
MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn
Istex Létt Lopi (100% Icelandic Wool; 109yd/ 100m per 1.75oz/ 50g ball)
Yarn Amounts for Women’s Sizes (black version)
MC: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)(11, 12, 13, 14) balls in #0059 Black
or approx 595 (680, 780, 860, 970)(1060, 1160, 1270, 1370) m / 655 (750, 855, 945, 1065)(1165, 1275, 1395, 1505) yds
CC1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) in #1413 Lilac Heather
or approx 80 (80, 90, 100, 110)(120, 120, 130, 135) m / 90 (90, 100, 105, 120)(130, 130, 140, 145) yds
CC2: 1 ball in #1404 Glacier Blue Heather
or approx 35 (35, 40, 45, 50)(55, 55, 60, 65) m / 40 (40, 45, 50, 55)(60, 60, 65, 70) yds
CC3: 1 ball in #9264 Mustard
or approx 30 (30, 35, 40, 45)(50, 50, 55, 60) m / 35 (35, 40, 45, 50)(55, 55, 60, 65) yds
Yarn Amounts for Men’s Sizes (brown version)
MC: 7 (8, 9, 9, 11)(12, 13, 14, 15) balls in #0867 Chocolate Heather
or approx 625 (715, 810, 890, 1010)(1105, 1205, 1320, 1420) m / 685 (785, 890, 980, 1110)(1210, 1325, 1450, 1560) yds
CC1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) in #0086 Light Beige Heather
or approx 80 (80, 90, 100, 110)(120, 120, 130, 135) m / 90 (90, 100, 105, 120)(130, 130, 140, 145) yds
CC2: 1 ball in #9423 Lagoon Heather
or approx 35 (35, 40, 45, 50)(55, 55, 60, 65) m / 40 (40, 45, 50, 55)(60, 60, 65, 70) yds
CC3: 1 ball in #1410 Orange
or approx 30 (30, 35, 40, 45)(50, 50, 55, 60) m / 35 (35, 40, 45, 50)(55, 55, 60, 65) yds
Yarn Substitution Ideas ($ - $$$)
(Sticky non-superwash wool in solid/ semi-solid/ heathered colours suggested but not limited to)
Briggs & Little Heritage
Drops Nepal
Novita Natura
Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted
Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Heather
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted
Peace Fleece Worsted
Needles
4.5mm (US 7) circular needle 80cm / 32" (or longer for larger sizes) for body, and a 40cm / 16" for yoke
4.5mm (US 7) double pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves, or preferred needle style for small circumference knitting in the round
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle 80cm / 32" (or longer for larger sizes) for body hem, and a 40cm / 16" for neckband
3.75mm (US 5) DPNs for sleeve cuffs, or preferred needle style for small circumference knitting in the round
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Stitch markers (one being unique)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows= 10 cm / 4” in St st on larger needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
CONSTRUCTION
The body and sleeves of this pullover are knit in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, and then are joined to work the yoke in one piece. Short row shaping is used to create a more comfortable fit in the back after the yoke is joined in the round.
PATTERN NOTES
Stranded colour work technique is used for the yoke motifs, with some rounds carrying up to 3 strands of yarn at the same time. Keep floats loose in the back to maintain fabric elasticity and for floats longer than 5 stitches, twist yarns together in back. When working the rounds with 3 colours, I have found it easiest to choose one colour that you don't twist in the back. Just carry it loosely instead. Additional colours are added to the yoke at the end in duplicate stitch. Some knitters have chosen not to work this duplicate stitch, creating a nice simple looking design.
Two charts for the colour work yoke are given - one using colour and the other symbols, otherwise they are the same and you only need to follow one. Choose the one you prefer based on personal preference or visual needs.
Different body and sleeve lengths are given for women’s and men’s sizes. Read over pattern before you begin, highlighting all numbers that apply to your size. All lengths are also adjustable.
