The designer's inspiration for this casual pullover was traditional Icelandic sweaters. The lower body and sleeves are worked in the round to the armholes, then are joined together to form the yoke, just as a traditional knitted Lopi would be. Simple stitch patterns form the colorwork yoke, showing off a unique effect that only crochet can achieve. Worked in sportweight alpaca, this sweater is lightweight, close-fitting, and very warm.

Finished Size: 32 (36 1/4, 40, 44 1/4, 48, 52 1/4)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 32" and is modeled with 2" negative ease. Fit is snug, sweater will stretch when worn; choose size with 0-2" negative ease.
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Sport (100% baby alpaca; 146 yd [134 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #NT-505 natural grey (MC), 9 (11, 13, 15, 16, 18) skeins; #9402 grape (A), #NT100 natural white (B), #VL9100 lavender (C), #2302 petal pink (D), 1 skein each.
Yarn weight: #2 - Fine
Gauge: 23 sts and 21 rows = 4" in sc blo.
Hook: Size G/7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; removable markers (m) or waste yarn.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2008