Ýlir - Knitting pattern

Ýlir is a classic Icelandic cardigan with a bold colorwork yoke and a clean buttoned front you’ll steek and finish with neat bands. Worked in warm, durable Álafosslopi, it’s built for everyday wear and deep winter. Body and sleeves are knit in the round to the underarm, then joined for the yoke; a secured steek is cut before bands and collar are picked up. Five inclusive sizes, clear charts and practical notions make this a confidence‑building project.

Sizes & measurements (cm)

Size	S	M	L/XL	2XL	3XL
Chest	92	101	111	120	129
Length to underarm	40	42	44	46	46
Sleeve length to underarm	49	50	51	52	52

Yarn & colors (Álafosslopi, 100 g balls)

A: 0058 dark grey • B: 9975 black tweed • C: 9974 light grey tweed • D: 0056 light grey

Color	S	M	L/XL	2XL	3XL
A (0058)	4	4	4	5	5
B (9975)	2	2	2	2	2
C (9974)	1	1	1	1	1
D (0056)	1	1	1	1	1

Needles & notions

• 6.0 mm (US 10) circular needles – 40 & 80 cm
• 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles – 40 & 80 cm
• 4.5 mm double‑pointed needles and 6.0 mm double‑pointed needles
• 4 snap fasteners

Gauge

13 sts × 18 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 6 mm needles.

Construction

Body and sleeves are knit in the round and joined for the yoke. Front is steeked and cut open; bands and collar are picked up and worked afterwards.

Digital downloads

After checkout you’ll receive an email with a link to download the PDF. No printed copy is shipped.