Gersemi

Gersemi pattern came together when I wanted to design an Icelandic wool sweater (Lopapeysa) inspired by unicorn colors for my little nieces. Gersemi means treasure so I think it’s a perfect fit for this pattern.

Gersemi sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round, if you are used to knitting top down, the pattern is easy to follow the other way around if you prefer.

Sizes (in ages) 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) years old

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

Yarn suggestion: Léttlopi from Istex. If you don’t have access to either then choose a similar yarn that fits the gauge.

Yarn: Istex Léttlopi – 50g skein – 100m

Color A   White 0051 1(4), 2(4), 3(4), 4(5), 5(5), 6(6), 7(6), 8(7), 9(7), 10(7)

Color B   Grape 9432 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8(1), 9(1), 10(1)

Color C   Pink 1412 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8(1), 9(1), 10(1)

Color C   Glacier Blue 1404 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 4(1), 5(1), 6(1), 7(1), 8(1), 9(1), 10(1)

Note that colors B-D on the photo are unfortunately no longer for sale. But I’ve used similar versions of them that are available now in Léttlopi.

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.