Isblom

Ísblóm means “ice flower” in Icelandic, and this sweater takes its inspiration straight from the dreamy Iceland Collection by Explorer Knits & Fibers. With its playful flower motifs, bold stripes, and charming rolled edges, it brings a fun retro vibe to a classic raglan silhouette. Knit seamlessly from the top, the yoke is worked first, then body and sleeves worked. My version uses five colors, but this design is also a perfect stash busting project. **Note:** the pattern includes a separate PDF for Chart B as each size has unique compound raglan shaping for the sleeves and body. **Finished Chest Circumference** 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52 {56, 60, 64, 68}”/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112) 122 {132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/ -5 to +5 cm of ease at the chest. Sample is Size 3 +2”/5 cm of ease on a a 5’8” / 172.5 cm tall woman with a 38” / 96.5 cm chest circumference. See Schematic for a full list of measurements. **Yarn 5 Color Option:** C1 320 (360, 400, 440, 500) 540 {580, 640, 680, 760} yd / 295 (330, 365, 400, 455) 495 {530, 585, 620, 695} m C2 160 (180, 200, 220, 240) 280 {300, 320, 340, 380} yd / 145 (165, 185, 200, 220) 255 {275, 295, 310, 345} m C3 160 (180, 200, 220, 240) 280 {300, 320, 340, 380} yd / 145 (165, 185, 200, 220) 255 {275, 295, 310, 345} m C4 144 (162, 180, 200, 220) 280 {300, 300, 320, 340} yd / 130, 150, 165, 185, 200, 255, 275, 275, 295, 310}m C5 320 (360, 400, 440, 500) 540 {580, 640, 680, 760} yd / 295 (330, 365, 400, 455) 495 {530, 585, 620, 695} m **2 Color Option:** MC 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1240) 1360 {1460, 1560, 1700, 1900} yd / 735 (825, 915, 1000, 1130) 1245 {1335, 1430, 1550, 1735} m CC 304 (342, 380, 420, 460) 560 {600, 620, 660, 720} yd / 275 (315, 350, 385, 420) 510 {550, 570, 605, 655} m **Suggested Yarn** Explorer Knits & Fibers, Denali Sock 50 or 100 g skeins C1 Thingvellir National Park (brown/rust) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each C2 Vatnajökull (light grey) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each C3 Blue Lagoon (bright blue) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each C4 Jökulsárlón (dark blue) 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 50 g each C5 Reynisfjara Beach (black) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2 {2, 2, 2, 2} skein(s), 100 g each **Needles** Edging – US 3/3.25mm Main - US 4/3.5 mm or needle size to obtain gauge, on long circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (long circular or double pointed needles). **Notions** Darning needle, stitch markers (one unique), scissors, scrap yarn or stitch holders. **Gauge** 24 sts & 32 rnds – 4”/10 cm on larger needles, measured over colorwork and stockinette in the round after wet blocking.