Pattern Lopapeysa Sweater Snowberry

This pattern is for a seamless lopapeysa-style sweater worked top down in the round with a decorative stranded colourwork yoke. After the yoke is completed, the body and sleeves are separated and worked in plain stockinette stitch, which highlights the yoke as the main decorative element. Subtle short-row shaping after the yoke creates a comfortable, well-balanced fit at the back neck. Ribbing at the neckline, cuffs, and hem gives the sweater a clean, finished look.

Sizes

• Size I – EU 42-44, body circumference 98 cm
• Size II – EU 46-48, body circumference 107 cm
• Size III – EU 50-52, body circumference 114 cm

Yarn

BC Garn Bio Shetland (100% organic wool), 280 m / 50 g

Yarn requirements

• Size I: Main color – 3 skeins; Yoke – 3 contrast colors, 1 skein each
• Sizes II and III: Main color – 4 skeins; Yoke – 3 contrast colors, 1 skein each

Needles

• Circular needles 4.0-5.0 mm for colorwork and stockinette (choose size to obtain gauge)
• Circular needles 2.5-3.0 mm for ribbing
• Cable lengths: 40, 60, 80, and 100 cm

Gauge

22 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch. It is recommended to knit the gauge swatch in the round, block it, and measure after drying.

The pattern is written clearly and step by step, making it suitable for confident beginners and intermediate knitters who want to explore colourwork in a classic lopapeysa construction. All tricky moments are explained in detail and supported by photos and visual infographics, so you can follow the instructions with confidence throughout the project.

Recommended Yarn

• BC Garn Bio Shetland GOTS