Hraglandi Sweater in LOPI Plötulopi

Hraglandi Sweater Knitting Pattern in LOPI Plötulopi – Pattern Summary

The Hraglandi Sweater is a beautifully crafted traditional Icelandic-style pullover sweater designed by LOPIDESIGN.IS and worked in LOPI Plötulopi yarn. The name Hraglandi evokes the dramatic Icelandic landscape — meaning sharp snow showers, strong wind, snow, and snowdrift by the mountains — and this spirit is reflected in the sweater's bold colorwork patterning and sturdy, warm construction. This is a downloadable PDF pattern rated at an intermediate difficulty level, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore stranded colorwork and seamless construction techniques.

Garment Overview

The Hraglandi Sweater is a full pullover jumper knitted in the round from the bottom up, featuring a classic Icelandic yoke-style construction with colorwork chart detailing. It is available in four sizes to suit a range of body measurements:

• Size S – Chest: 97 cm
• Size M/L – Chest: 108 cm
• Size XL/2XL – Chest: 120 cm
• Size 3XL – Chest: 131 cm

The pattern offers two length options for both the body and the sleeves, giving knitters flexibility to customize the fit:

• Body length to underarm (shorter): 36, 38, 40, 42 cm across sizes
• Body length to underarm (longer): 40, 42, 44, 46 cm across sizes
• Sleeve length to underarm (shorter): 44, 45, 46, 47 cm across sizes
• Sleeve length to underarm (longer): 48, 49, 50, 51 cm across sizes

Techniques Used

The Hraglandi Sweater is constructed using a range of classic knitting techniques well-suited to intermediate knitters. The sweater is worked entirely in the round, which means there are no seams to sew and the knitter works continuously on circular or double-pointed needles. Key techniques include:

• Knitting in the round – both the body and sleeves are worked seamlessly in the round from cast-on to underarm
• Ribbing – cuffs begin with a 4 cm section of k1, p1 rib worked on smaller needles for a neat, stretchy edge
• Stranded colorwork – the pattern incorporates a colorwork chart (Chart 2 is referenced for the sleeves) using multiple colors of Plötulopi, carrying unused yarn across the back of the work in the traditional Icelandic manner
• Even increases – stitches are increased evenly spaced in the first round after the cuff to transition from the ribbing needle size and stitch count to the main fabric
• Paired increases – sleeve shaping is achieved through regular paired increases: 1 stitch after the first stitch and 1 stitch before the last stitch of the round, worked every 7th or 8th round depending on size
• Stitch holders – underarm stitches are placed on a stitch holder before joining sleeves to the body, a hallmark of seamless yoke construction

Stitches Used

The Hraglandi Sweater uses a straightforward but effective combination of stitches that create both texture and visual interest:

• Knit stitch (k) – the primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves in stockinette worked in the round
• Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to form the k1, p1 ribbing at the cuffs and likely at the hem
• Colorwork pattern stitches – worked from a chart using multiple colors, creating the