Vegir Liggja Til Allra Atta Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Vegir Liggja Til Allra Átta Cardigan in Lopi Lettlopi

What is Being Made

The Vegir Liggja Til Allra Átta is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL. This garment features a V-neck design with finished measurements at the chest of 92 to 124 cm and a length from shoulder of 76 to 84 cm. The cardigan is designed with sleeves that measure 45 to 49 cm in length to the underarm, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Construction Techniques

This cardigan employs a distinctive two-piece construction method that demonstrates advanced knitting planning. The body is knitted in two vertical pieces worked in the round, beginning from the middle back and extending to the end of each sleeve. This approach allows for seamless integration of the body and sleeves before final assembly.

Steeking and Opening: The garment utilizes a machine-sewn steeking technique to create the cardigan opening. After the two main pieces are knitted, they are grafted together on the backside using the Kitchener stitch method. A V-neck shaping is achieved by sewing lines from each shoulder to the mid-front, then carefully cutting the fabric open to create the front opening. Machine stitching is worked using small straight stitches across the chain of purled stitches at the bottom of the body, with two passes through each chain to ensure durability before cutting.

Provisional Cast-On: The body begins with a provisional cast-on method using color A and a 4.5 mm circular needle. This technique keeps cast-on stitches "live," allowing them to be grafted later rather than bound off permanently. The provisional method is essential for this design, as it enables the seamless joining of the two body pieces.

Finishing: The front and bottom edges are finished with crochet work, providing a neat and flexible edge treatment. The side seams are grafted together using the Kitchener stitch, creating an invisible join that maintains the continuity of the fabric pattern.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch: Forms the primary fabric of the cardigan body and sleeves
• Purl stitch: Used strategically at the edges for the provisional cast-on and as chain markers for steeking purposes
• Kitchener stitch (grafting): Joins the two body pieces together on the backside and creates seamless connections
• Machine straight stitch: Secures the steeking lines before cutting to prevent unraveling
• Crochet edging: Finishes the front opening and bottom edges

Charted Colorwork

The pattern includes Chart 1, which is worked after the initial 8 to 10 cm of knitting in the round. This colorwork element is integrated into the design from 23 to 31 cm from the cast-on edge, depending on the size being knitted. The charted pattern adds visual interest and texture to the finished garment.

Materials and Yarn

The Vegir Liggja Til Allra Átta is designed to be knitted with Lopi Léttlopi, a lightweight Icelandic wool yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The pattern calls for a color combination, with options for either a brown/black or blue/rust colorway:

• Brown/Black Colorway: Color A (1420 Murky) in 4 to 6 balls depending on size; Color B (0054 Light Ash) in 3 to 4 balls; Color C (0005 Black Heather) in 4 to 6 balls
• Blue/Rust Colorway: Color A (9418 Stone Blue) in 4 to 6 balls depending on size

The lightweight nature of Léttlopi yarn makes this cardigan suitable for layering and provides excellent drape while maintaining warmth. The yarn's traditional Icelandic character adds authentic texture to the finished piece.

Needles and Tools

Knitters will need a 4.5 mm circular needle for casting on and working the body pieces. An additional long circular needle or waste yarn is required to hold stitches during the provisional cast-on process. A sewing machine is necessary for the steeking technique, and a crochet hook will be needed for finishing the edges. The provisional cast-