This is an Icelandic yoke sweater with a very modern fit. I call it “expedition style”: the back edge curves down and is longer than the front edge, the body is fitted, the sleeves are very slim and have a thumb hole as well as elbow shaping, the hood is snug to give extra warmth, even when not on your head it makes a protective collar. “Smali” is designed for sheep herding in the Icelandic highlands in any weather conditions ☺ It is also published in Icelandic in the Istex book “Óveður”.

Method:
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to the underarms, and then joined to work yoke in the round. Stranded knitting in yoke.
Sizes: 36, 38, 42 / S. M. L
Circumference of body/ chest: 95, (103, 107) cm / 37.4(4.6; 44.1) inches
Circumference middle of body shaping: 89, (97, 101) cm / 35(38.2; 39.8) inches
Sleeve length (reaches to beginning of fingers): 51, (52, 54) cm / 20.1(20.5; 21.3) inches
Sleeve width at top: 32, (34, 37) cm / 12.6(13.4; 14.6) inches
Length of body under arm: 35, (36, 38) cm (middle of back + 6cm)
Material:
Unspun Icelandic wool from www.istex.is “ plötulopi”, 2 strands together!
It is uniquely light and warm!

• Dark Grey: 400gr, (400gr, 500gr);
• Light Grey: 50gr (Roll up 2 strands together of each)
• Circular needles nr. 5 mm (US 8), 80cm and 40cm (32 and 16 in) - (unless using magic loop).
• Double pointed needles 5 mm (US 8) to knit sleeves in the round (if not using magic loop technique).
• Short circular needle or double pointed needles 4 mm (US 6)
• Any bit of contrasting yarn to use as markers.
• stitch holders or length of yarn.

Gauge:
13 sts and 19 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x4 in) measured using 5 mm (US 8)
needles. Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.