Icelandic Waistcoat by Astrid Ellingsen

Icelandic Waistcoat

Knitting
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
552 - 994 yards (505 - 909 m)
32” to 42”

Materials required
Circular needle 6.5mm (No.3) 80cms (30”)
Circular needle 6.5mm (No.3) 40cmc (16”)
Large crochet hook for cords if required

Álafoss Lopi Wool (Balls of 100grms)
Main colour: 200grms or 300grms
Three Contrast colours: 100grms or 200grms of each

The sleeveless waistcoat is knitted, in one piece, from the bottom up, then split to knit the two fronts and the back separately.

The waistcoat is fastened with crochet cords.