It is characterized by a yoke design that is, a wide decorative circle surrounding the neck opening. All our sweaters are hand knitted by icelandic women and we take great pride in being one of few stores left in iceland that offer authentic icelandic sweaters. The book opens with two historical essays, the origins of icelandic knitting and the wool industry in iceland. A travel travel knitting adventure across iceland in search of the islands most iconic piece of clothing, the lopi sweater. Lot of 2knitting pattern bookscomplete book of raglan. Upstytta is a bottomup sweater knit with five shades of lettlopi. The lecture discusses the origins and history of the icelandic lopi sweater, which can. The contents of the book are based on a comprehensive research and it. Sep, 2016 the word lopi simply refers to roving, but icelandic knitters realized that they could knit with lopi instead of spun yarn to create a light but durable sweater.
Then next sweater i start will be the norwegianinspired mens cardigan, and i also plan to knit the little girls poncho and the fantastic snorri aran before next christmas. The lopapeysa the icelandic word for this woollen gem is not only warm but also kinda hip too so as you see its very practical especially when travelling. A short history of the icelandic wool sweater blog items. Although its history is fairly recent and its origins mixed, the lopapeysa has. Growing up, i was always clothed in thick, rugged icelandic sweaters knit by my maternal grandma. Alafoss lopi volume 18 this beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. The icelandic store offers a great selection of hand made sweaters, cardigans and pullovers. We offer the famous alafosslopi and other lopi yarns for hand knitting such as plotulopi, bulkylopi, and lettlopi around the world. Our icelandic wool sweater patterns celebrate bold styles with beautiful yarns, and offer a variety of options for every skill level. To learn more about the icelandic lopi sweater, check out this book by asdis joelsdottir. They were all knit from icelands distinct lopi yarn, made from loosely twisted fibers of the icelandic sheep. Lopi volume 36, fallwinter 201617 a mix of classic and modernized lopi patterns are included in this book for 2017. These are processed together to create lopi roving and yarn.
Before that time, the two layers of which lopi is made up of were separated by hand and used for different purposes. We have a collection of lopi pattern books as well as the brand new book the best of lopi. The wool the icelandic use, lopi, is made from icelandic sheep and contains both wind hairs and fleece. Good heating systems and geothermallyheated swimming pools definitely help, but nothing beats wearing a lopapeysa, a woollen sweater.
You might wonder how icelandic people stay warm in winter. Lopi pattern books icelandic pattern wool sweaters and accessories. Lopi yarn knitting patterns books icelandic knitting. Most hand knitted wool products offers by shopicelandic can by found on one of the knitting pattern books, and many more modern and traditional designs. The legendary lopi, or lopapeysa, the traditional icelandic sweater, handknitted in.
Lopi collection book 33 westminster fibers, columbus tnna. The word lopi simply refers to roving, but icelandic knitters realized that they could knit with lopi instead of spun yarn to create a light but durable sweater. Traditional lopi can be found in a plate or disk, called a plotulopi, which is harder to find outside iceland. Whether youre creating a kids jumper or some stockings for the holiday season, knitting with icelandic wool is a fun and rewarding experience.
Traditional icelandic designs for every member of the family, fairisle, quicktoknit casuals, accessories not all shown here, not to mention the fabulous blanket for your favorite equine. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history of the icelandic lopapeysa. A perfect gift book for crafty clothiers, vedis jonsdottirs knitting with icelandic wool is an exceptional resource for all knitters looking for new designs or traditional styles with a modern twist to make in this uniquely lightweight bulky yarn known as lopi. Jun 17, 2018 reynolds lopi spiral bound softcover icelandic sweater pattern book alafoss of iceland 85 x 12 excellent condition patterns for. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Pattern books nordic store icelandic wool sweaters. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. Unfollow lopi sweaters to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I recently returned from iceland, where i was unbelievably inspired by gorgeous icelandic sweater patterns, or lopapeysa. From cabled sweaters to lightweight cardigans, bold scarves to unusual accessories that are laden with exciting colourwork, youre bound to find your new favourite piece within our collection of lopi books. The best of lopi book by norah gaughan thriftbooks. Lopi is popular for knitting because of the dualfibre structure that makes lopi garments warm, waterproof and light. One of the advantages of lopi yarn is the incredible collection of designs that have been created for the wool. The wool yarn can also be bought from shopicelandic. The lopi sweater is a classic and one that almost every knitter has made at one time or another. The best selection and prices for alafoss lopi and lopi lite icelandic wool yarn. These factors make the sweater a special part of icelands history and economy.
The last few pages of the book show all the colors of yarn available to order for making. Get the best deals on lopi pattern when you shop the largest online selection at. One of the greatest things about a lopi sweater is that it only has two small seams. Given the current interest in traditional icelandic knitting and its imitations, this book is a passage into the earlier design history of istex. Lopapeysa plural lopapeysur is a compound word, from lopi, denoting the particular kind of unspun yarn traditionally used to make lopapeysur, and peysa sweater, jumper, pullover. The wetresistant outer coat contains long, coarse fibres, while the insulating layer beneath consists of soft, short fibres. Furthermore, istex has a long history collaborating with creative minds. The sweater pattern that we know as the classic icelandic sweater. The best of lopi by susan mills and norah gaughan viewing as a guest user. Both are interesting for those of us who are needlecrafts history nerds.
A brief history of the lopapeysa elizabeth bond medium. Lopapeysa is used in the english language to refer to the typical icelandic sweaters that are characterized by a geometric design around the yoke, and are traditionally made in iceland using a soft icelandic wool. A perfect gift book for crafty clothiers, vedis jonsdottirs knitting with icelandic wool is an exceptional resource for all knitters looking for new designs or traditional styles with a modern twist to make in this uniquely lightweight bulky yarn known as lopi one of the best known types of yarn, icelandic wool or lopi is used to make sweaters that have a longlasting and classic appeal. Jan 15, 2018 emma welfords weatherman sweater, her first lopi sweater. The study shows that many factors have influenced the evolution of the icelandic lopi sweater which was closely linked to the nation s social, industrial, export, design and textile history. Time to pull out the 1980s lopi knitting patterns and get.
The lopapeysas are charactaerized by beautifully patterned yokes done in a charming mixture of colors. Whether you intend to make a hat, scarf or the famous icelandic lopapeysa, icelandic wool is easy to knit with, light and makes a beautiful fabric. Love this book and as a lopi knitter i find the patterns beautiful. Reynolds lopi spiral bound softcover icelandic sweater pattern book alafoss of iceland 85 x 12 excellent condition patterns for. The sweaters in the lopapeysa style were bulky yet surprisingly light, and they always kept me warm. The sweater pattern that we know as the classic icelandic sweater is a more recent development in icelandic culture. I feel tempted, oh so tempted, to let my creative juices flow with this strange brew pattern and some lopi yarn. Nov 23, 2017 lopapeysa is an icelandic word that combines lopi an icelandic wool with peysa meaning sweater. Knitting with icelandic wool is the english translation of prjona.
Aug 31, 2016 i recently returned from iceland, where i was unbelievably inspired by gorgeous icelandic sweater patterns, or lopapeysa. The book also contains information on what exactly lopi yarn is, plus color charts of both lopi and lopi lite. The sweater comes in size from xsmall to xxlarge also it is possible to have the sweater custom made. The study shows that many factors have influenced the evolution of. This book traces the sweaters 300year history as an aesthetic and craft object, telling the story of its materials and construction, national traditions, fads and fashion, and accessories. Lopi books lopi knitting pattern books deramores us. Knitting with icelandic wool prjna r slenskri ull is a great book for knitters looking for exciting patterns knitted in icelandic wool.
Also it is possible to have the sweater made in other colors. History of the handknitting association of iceland the handknitting association of iceland was founded in november of 1977. There are 12 different patterns and, despite their small size, very attractive. What makes lopapeysa characteristic is the yarn used called lopi, made from icelandic sheep and contains both wool and. Lopi sweater from iceland, handknitted in icelandic wool. Though many people believe that the icelandic sweater is a historically. Icelandic lopi sweater, its origins, history and design designmarch.
Knitting with icelandic wool jonsdottir, vedis livres. Vedis jonsdottir is our inhouse designer in charge of lopi yarn colours and patterns. Also included are pages about the history of icelandic wool and istex. To learn more about the icelandic lopi sweater, check out this book by. All the pictures are in color and the book is a treasure to keep. A lopapeysa or icelandic sweater is an icelandic style of sweater originating in early or. Mar 05, 2019 around that time, tourism to iceland saw an exponential boost, and the icelandic lopi sweater became a valuable sales article.
From cabled sweaters to lightweight cardigans, bold scarves to unusual accessories that are laden with exciting colorwork, youre bound to find your new favorite piece within our collection of lopi books. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi. The icelandic sweater is as much a part of popular fashion in iceland as jeans and running shoes. What kept delaying it was the production of a true icelandic lace yarn in quantities substantial enough to support the book. Most hand knitted wool products offers by nordic store can by found on one of the knitting pattern books, and many more modern and traditional designs. Birkin was featured in the second issue of laine magazine. There are several new toddlers and childrens patterns, and another eyecatching womans coat shown in two colorways. Special made sweaters can take up to 10 days in the making. A lopapeysa is a woolen sweater made from wool of icelandic sheep.
Known as lopapeysa, from the icelandic words lopi for wool and peysa for sweater, the yarn of this iconic garment dates back to the earliest days of settlement in iceland when pioneers came from norway and brought sheep with them. Around that time, tourism to iceland saw an exponential boost, and the icelandic lopi sweater became a valuable sales article. Get your lopi yarn pattern books in softcover or hardcover today. As described on the pattern ravelry page, the sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down and the body is gently shaped into an aline by changing needle sizes. Emma welfords weatherman sweater, her first lopi sweater.
There are many patterns to choose from and are updated from vintage lopi pattern books. It features a curved bottom hem and gathered cuffs. Knitting with icelandic wool is a classic book of icelandic patterns utilizing lopi yarn. Oct 31, 20 in this quick tutorial native icelander steinunn teaches you the basics of icelandic knitting. The yarn in question, which i created originally for the purpose of the book, love story einband and gilitrutt tviband, have now become a reality and i hope to be able to complete. The aim of the book is to explain the origins, history, and design of the icelandic lopi sweater. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The wool yarn can also be bought from nordic store. This traditional icelandic pattern has been one of our most popular for over 40 years. The history of the icelandic lopapeysa whats on in iceland. The second sweater i ever knit over 25 years ago was a lopi pullover for a gift.
You can knit your own sweater as shown or choose from 2030 other designs shown in the pattern book. If you want to learn more about icelandic knitting visit our website for. Get the best deals on lopi pattern when you shop the largest online. Originally knit as underwear, the sweater is a practical garment with homely beginnings and has evolved as a fashion statement. The icelandic lopi sweater is made from unspun icelandic wool lopi in natural colours and knitted on circular needles, with a band of pattern around the yoke and a section of the pattern repeated around the lower part of the body and the end of the sleeves. I really want to work on this sweater, but i also really want a weatherman, and its been freakishly cold in rhode island, so whatever, two sweaters. It is easy to control the thickness by knitting more than 1ply. Lopi is the name of the yarn traditionally used in its making, and peysa means sweater. Aug 01, 2018 knitting daily is a community for knitters who want inspiration, innovation, and motivation knitting daily provides cuttingedge knitting content to all knitting azariah haptonstall miami said. The fleece is made up of two layers, each with a different kind of wool.
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