Friður (“Peace”) is knit in the round from the very center, expanding with all‑over increase rounds into a striking stranded motif. The dense Álafosslopi fabric blocks into a sturdy, decorative rug that adds warmth and texture to floors or walls.

Size & measurements

Measurement	Value
Diameter	70 cm

Yarn & colors (Álafosslopi 100 g balls)

Color	Qty
A 9962 Ruby red	3
B 9972 Ecru	2

Knitting needles & notions
Circular 6 mm (40/60/80 cm); circular 6 or 6.5 mm (120 cm); DPN 6 mm; crochet hook 6 mm.

Gauge
13 sts × 18 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 6 mm needles.

Construction
Begin with a crochet circular cast‑on; work alternating knit/purl rounds as indicated and stranded sections from chart, increasing between phases to 256 sts before the main motif. Bind off loosely; wet‑finish and block flat to a circle.

Digital downloads
Delivered by email; no printed copy shipped.