Ástþrúður Sif Sveinsdóttir

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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Hrím is an Icelandic name for rime in nature. This name of the shawl is inspired by the beautiful texture of rime on leaves in the fall that form when water vapor freezes.
Knitting: Pullover
Tvist is a top down seamless circular yoke sweater with colorwork. The sweater has an oversized relaxed fit but with fitted sleeves. It is easy to adjust the length. Short rows are added to lift the back and lower the front. The pattern is charted and easy to knit. When the yoke is finished the sleeves are separated from the body by slipping st...
Knitting: Mittens
MATERIAL
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Short rows are added to lift the back and lower the front. Each round of the body begins on the left side of the sweater, but the yoke rounds begin where the back of the sweater meets the left sleeve.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Short rows are added to lift the back and lower the front. Each round of the body begins on the left side of the sweater, but the yoke rounds begin where the back of the sweater meets the left sleeve. The pattern is easy to knit, with s...
Knitting: Cardigan
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Short rows are added to lift the back and lower the front. Each round of the body begins on the left side of the sweater, but the yoke rounds begin where the back of the sweater meets the left sleeve. The neckband has a rolled-up edge.
Knitting: Mittens
Yarn: Léttlopi 100% new wool. 50 g approx. 100 m.
Knitting: Mittens
In summer 2018 I went on a hike in South-Greenland, that was an amazing experience. I will never forget the contrasts in nature that are stunning, including sea ice on turquoise-blue ocean. The inspiration for the mittens came from this trip.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The body is knitted with stocking stitches, except every 6th row there is an easy lace round, following written instructions and pattern chart, simply by knitting two stiches together and yarn over needle. The exchange of colors is irregular and can be varied according to choice. Sleev...
Knitting: Dress
This is a very feminine dress with a fitted shape. At the same time it is very light and comfortable. It has a playful wavy pattern that gives it a unique character.
Knitting: Cardigan
Nostalgía is a classic cardigan with a modern twist.
Knitting: Pullover
Von / Hope is a seamless yoke sweater, knit in the round from bottom up. It is design for a rather fitted sweater that remains fairly traditional in shape, with the exception of a few short rows that I added to lift the back and lower the front, creating a more natural neckline. The sweater body is worked in the round in one piece. The sleeves ...
Crochet: Money Purse, Purse / Handbag
All three types of yarn are used together.
Knitting: Dress
Knitting: Mittens