The Rova Sweater is a great combination of two cultures: Sami and Finnish. The design on the yoke is inspired by Sami woven bands, and the name is from Finland. Some believe that the Santa Claus is from Rovaniemi, and since the sweater has a Christmas look to it, the name just had to be Rova. Finnish “o” is pronounced like a Norwegian “å”, so the correct name is Råva Sweater.

This knitting kit includes all material needed to make your own traditional Icelandic sweater: The design, Rova sweater, made of Plötulopi, is made by the Norwegian designer Christina Gjertsen, under the name of Sisu Knitwear.

Note: Some may find it difficult to knit with single ply Pötulopi. Here are information about how to:

Includes: Pattern, Knitting needles*, yarn needed to make the largest sweater 3XL

Plötulopi wool yarn
A 1026 Light Ash Heather x 5
B 1427 Jasper Red Heather x 2
C 1432 Winter Blue Heather x 2

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 95 (100) 107 (114) 121 (128) 138 cm

*Optional, high quality ADDI knitting needles:
3.0 mm circular needles 80 cm
4.0 mm circular needles 40 and 80 cm
3.0 and 4.0 mm double pointed needles

NOTE: If you'd like to swap out colors, just leave us a note on the checkout page (no charge)