Snjókorn Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Snjókorn Sweater in LOPI Fjallalopi

What is Being Made

The Snjókorn Sweater is a yoke-style pullover knit garment inspired by snowfall and floating snowflakes. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed by Védís Jónsdóttir and features a decorative patterned yoke worked in the round. The sweater is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with chest measurements from 87 cm to 131 cm, making it suitable for various body types and fit preferences.

Construction Techniques

The Snjókorn Sweater employs a bottom-up construction method with seamless circular knitting. The body and sleeves are worked separately in the round from the lower edge up to the underarms, then joined together to create a unified yoke. This technique minimizes seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. The yoke features a charted color pattern that is worked in the round, with strategic decreases shaping the neckline and shoulders. Underarm stitches are held on stitch holders and later grafted together using the Kitchener stitch for an invisible seam. The collar is finished with a 2x1 ribbed band worked in the round, providing a neat, elastic edge that sits comfortably at the neck.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches including stockinette stitch for the main fabric and 2x1 ribbing for the cuffs and collar. The yoke features a charted snowflake motif worked using two-color stranded knitting, creating the visual snowfall effect referenced in the design name. The pattern requires careful attention to chart reading and color changes, making this an appropriate project for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with colorwork techniques. Decreases are worked evenly spaced across the yoke rounds to shape the garment and achieve proper fit at the neckline and shoulders.

Materials and Gauge

The Snjókorn Sweater is designed to be knit using LOPI Fjallalopi yarn, a traditional Icelandic wool blend. The color palette consists of color A in bay blue (3021) as the primary color, with quantities ranging from 6 to 9 balls of 50 grams depending on size, and color B in lily white (3051) used for the colorwork pattern, requiring only 1 ball across all sizes. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 29 rows over 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch using 3.5 mm needles. Knitters should check their gauge and adjust needle size as necessary to ensure proper fit and fabric characteristics.

Needles Required

• 3.5 mm circular needles (US 4) in both 40 cm and 80 cm lengths for the main body, sleeves, and yoke
• 3 mm circular needles (US 2.5) in both 40 cm and 80 cm lengths for ribbed sections
• 3 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles for working small circumferences and finishing

Finishing and Care

After completion, the sweater requires careful finishing. Underarm stitches are grafted together using the Kitchener stitch technique, and all loose ends are woven in securely. The finished garment should be hand-rinsed in lukewarm water and laid flat to dry in the specified measurements to maintain shape and prevent distortion. This care method preserves the integrity of the Fjallalopi yarn and ensures the sweater maintains its intended dimensions and drape.