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Lopi (knitting)

Knitting wool from Icelandic sheep

Knitting wool from Icelandic sheep

History

The machine-carded roving is produced in disc-shaped rolls. The original unspun lopi was first used for knitting c.1920s. More recently, lightly spun lopi yarn in different thicknesses has become available.

Most wool produced in Iceland is processed by Ístex, the Icelandic Textile Company. They manufacture 7 types of spun lopi yarn and also unspun lopi, all in a variety of natural fleece shades and in a range of dyed colours. The yarn is available in stores in Iceland and all over the world.

Usage

Characteristic Icelandic lopapeysa sweaters are generally made from the thicker lopi yarns.

References

References

  1. "Lopi Icelandic Yarn {{!}} Light Water-Resistant Knitting Wool".
  2. "Álafoss lopi by Ístex: 100% new wool, unspun, chuncky weight".
  3. (2009-03-24). "Lopi History".
  4. "Icelandic Alafoss lopi wool yarn and free knitting pattern".
  5. (2017-03-10). "From Iceland — Made In Iceland: A Look Inside Iceland's 120-Year-Old Wool Industry".
  6. "About Us - Icelandic Store".
  7. (2014-05-03). "Icelandic Wool Yarn".
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