Knitting Lopapeysa (Icelandic sweater) for beginners. Part 1

In this tutorial, we start knitting an Icelandic sweater also called lopapeysa. Here, besides knitting techniques, you will find general information about the main features, yarn, necessary tools, and where to find a pattern. Free pattern of this sweater is available on Ravelry: MOOSE Pattern (free): FISH Pattern: //PART 1. KNITTING TECHNIQUES casting on stitches for elastic cuffs and body doing 2-3 colorwork increasing stitches //TIMING 00:07 - Features of lopapeysa sweater 01:41 - Yarn 02:44 - Tools 04:34 - Patterns 05:40 - Gauge 06:54 - Casting on 12:04 - Colorwork 13:42 - Increasing stitches //LOPAPEYSA FOR BEGINNERS. Complete tutorial Part 2: Part 3: // YARN - Icelandic Yarn Alafos