Síðsumarskápa — Knitting pattern

 

Original design by: Védís Jónsdóttir

Síðsumarskápa is an elegant late‑summer coat that combines the rustic charm of Icelandic wool with practical design for everyday wear. Worked seamlessly in the round from the lower edge, the coat features a steeked front opening so the striking colorwork can flow uninterrupted around the body. Moss‑stitch details at hems, cuffs and front bands provide crisp texture, while a tall, folded collar adds warmth and structure. Body and sleeves are knit in the round and then joined for the yoke; the front bands and collar are worked afterwards for a clean, tailored finish.

Sizes & measurements (cm)

	S	M	L	XL
Chest	93	102	111	120
Width at bottom edge	102	111	120	129
Length to underarm	84	86	88	90
Sleeve length to underarm	45	47	49	51

Yarn & colors (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)

Red palette (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)

A: 9431 brick heather • B: 0059 black • C: 9427 rust • D: 1414 violet • E: 9432 grape • F: 1405 bottle green • G: 9423 lagoon heather

Color	S	M	L	XL
A (9431)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)
B (0059)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)
C (9427)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
D (1414)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
E (9432)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
F (1405)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
G (9423)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)

Moss palette (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)

A: 1416 moore • B: 0005 black heather • C: 0867 chocolate • D: 1417 frostbite • E: 0085 oatmeal • F: 1415 rough sea • G: 0058 dark grey

Color	S	M	L	XL
A (1416)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)	8 (8, 9, 10)
B (0005)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)	4 (4, 4, 4)
C (0867)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
D (1417)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
E (0085)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
F (1415)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)
G (0058)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)	1 (1, 1, 1)

Needles & notions

• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles — 80 cm
• 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles — 40 & 80 cm
• 3.5 mm double‑pointed needles — 20 cm
• 4.5 mm double‑pointed needles — 20 cm
• 8 clasps (20–25 mm)

Gauge

18 sts × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 4.5 mm needles.

Construction

Rounds begin and end with a purled stitch to form the front steek. Sew along the steek before cutting the front. Front bands are worked back and forth after cutting; collar is worked flat and folded to the inside. Pockets are knit separately and sewn on. The result is a durable, warm coat that’s as functional in the city as it is on a windy Icelandic shoreline.

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