Nostra

This pattern is a traditional Icelandic Wool sweater style I’m calling Nostra (Lopapeysa). I wanted to try and make a little bit of a retro pattern with this one, but still keep the Lopapeysa look.

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

Body width – Body length – Sleeve length – Sleeve width

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

Yarn: Istex Plötulopi – 100g skein – 300 m (held double)

Yarn: Istex Plötulopi – 100g skein – 300m 

Colour A Frost Grass 2021 XXS(3), XS(3), S(4), M(4), L(5), XL(6), XXL(6), 3XL(6), 4XL(6), 5XL(7)
Colour B White 0051 XXS(1), XS(1), S(1), M(1), L(1), XL(2), XXL(2), 3XL(2), 4XL(2), 5XL(2)
Colour C Black 0059 1407 XXS(1), XS(1), S(1), M(1), L(1), XL(1), XXL(1), 3XL(1), 4XL(1), 5XL(1)
Colour D Dark Amber 1426 XXS(1), XS(1), S(1), M(1), L(1), XL(1), XXL(1), 3XL(1), 4XL(1), 5XL(1)

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.

Note that if you need to knit a bigger width than the pattern offers, please contact me and I’ll help you calculate the width you need.