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Blóðberg (Arctic Thyme; T. praecox) sweater

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Blóðberg (Arctic Thyme; T. praecox) is found all over Iceland. It is used for flavour and medicinally to strengthen head and heart.

This is a pattern for a relaxed oversized jumper with a bit of coloured trim and a floral colourwork motif. Blóðberg (Arctic Thyme) is worked from the top down (either from a long-tail or provisional cast-on) and in the round. This is a fun project if you are a knitter, curious about colourwork and interested in using Plötulopi. In addition, there are a few notes if you would like to include some embroidered embellishments. There is also a basic guide, if you would like more fitted sleeves (but not full instructions).

yarn:
Plötulopi – Unspun Icelandic by Ístex
DK; 100% Icelandic; 328yrds (300m) / 100g
approximate yarn amounts:
MC (Dark Amber) - 2 (3, 3, 3) 4, 4, 4 (5, 5) plates
CC (Midnight Blue) - 1 plate All Sizes
plus approximately 1yd/m per motif repeat of a variety of colours for embroidery (optional)
needles:
3.0mm (us no 2.5) circular 24in/61cm (neck rib)
3.75mm (us no 5) circular 40in/101cm
4.5mm (us no 7) circular 40in/101cm
gauge:
20 sts x 24 rows = 4in/10cm over stranded stockinette on 4.0mm needles
20 sts x 26 rows = 4in/10cm over single-coloured stockinette on 3.75mm needles
Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 (8, 9)
chest circumference - 32 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54 (60, 64) in/ 81 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) 117, 127, 137 (152.5, 162.5) cm
may be worn with 4 - 8 inches/10 - 20 cm positive ease, but please see schematic for approximate finished sizes (in images)
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers, st holders
You will get a PDF (3MB) file