Uppbót Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Uppbót Cardigan in LOPI Álafosslopi

What Is Being Made

The Uppbót Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan inspired by the sweater design called Bót, with design themes reflecting life by the sea. This downloadable PDF pattern from LOPIDESIGN.is provides instructions for creating a classic cardigan with a fitted yoke construction and button closure. The garment is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished chest measurements from 90 cm to 118 cm.

Knitting Techniques Used

This cardigan employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create visual interest and structural integrity. The pattern uses chart-based colorwork to create patterned sections on the body and yoke, requiring knitters to follow detailed stitch charts while managing multiple colors. The construction method involves top-down yoke shaping, where the body and sleeves are joined together at the underarm and worked upward in the round, with strategic decreases shaping the yoke as indicated on the pattern chart. Seamless circular knitting is employed for the yoke section using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming in this area. The pattern also incorporates underarm grafting to join underarm stitches, creating invisible seams. Ribbed edging is worked on the neckband using a knit-one, purl-one pattern for 8 centimeters, providing elasticity and a finished appearance.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch for the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Patterned Stitches from Charts – Chart 1 is worked on the body sections, and Chart 2 guides the yoke decreases and colorwork patterns
• Ribbing (K1, P1) – Used for the neckband to create an elastic, fitted finish
• Purl Stitches – Worked at the beginning and end of front sections and within the neckband ribbing
• Grafting Stitches – Used to seamlessly join underarm stitches held on stitch holders

Materials and Tools

The Uppbót Cardigan is designed to be knitted using Álafosslopi yarn, a traditional Icelandic wool yarn available in 100-gram balls. The pattern specifies multiple yarn colors to create the colorwork design: oatmeal (color A, 4–5 balls depending on size), dark grey (color B, 3 balls), white (color C, 2 balls), sheep sorrel (color A variant, 5–6 balls), dark olive (color B variant, 1 ball), amber (color C variant, 1 ball), golden (color D, 1 ball), indigo (color E, 1 ball), and wheat (color F, 1 ball). The total yardage varies by size to accommodate the different finished measurements.

Knitting needles required include 4.5 mm (US 7) and 6 mm (US 10) circular needles in both 40 cm and 80 cm lengths, allowing for seamless construction and the flexibility to switch to shorter needles as stitches decrease on the yoke. Double-pointed needles in 4.5 mm and 6 mm sizes are also needed for working small circumferences or finishing details. A 4.5 mm crochet hook is included in the materials list, likely for provisional cast-on or finishing techniques. The pattern calls for 5 buttons for the cardigan closure.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 18 rows equals 10 × 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles. Knitters are instructed to check their gauge carefully and adjust needle size if necessary to ensure the finished garment matches the intended dimensions. Five size options are provided: S, M, L, XL, and 2XL, with specific stitch counts and measurements for each size, including chest circumference, length to underarm, and sleeve length.

Construction Overview

The Uppbót Cardigan is constructed in pieces that are later joined. The body is worked flat in stockinette stitch with colorwork from Chart 1, while sleeves are worked separately with increases distributed evenly up the length. Once the body and sleeves reach the underarm,