Icelandic plotulopi plotulopi unspun plates 100% new wool yarn each unit is 100110 g 3. 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. Alafoss lopi yarn is the lightweight product of the icelandic sheep. Knit up longlasting, durable sweaters, coats, winter accessories, slippers, and home decor. Lopi volume 30all lopi products this book has such a fresh, new look to it, and it presents all the lopi products beautifully. The pattern is in two sizes for children, 810 years and 1012 years and in four adult sizes and in five different color combinations. The latest design collection from vedis jonsdottir and the team from istex. Perfect for creating garments that breathe and are warm but lightweight, airy, insulating, and waterrepellent. Released december 2016 english version published march 2017. Alafoss is a chunky yarn yet is lightweight and airy due to the unique construction of the fibres.
Lopi 29 is full of 22 patterns for the entire family and the home. Thereafter, follow patterns, all fairly familiar to me from previous lopi books. Jan 15, 2018 emma welfords weatherman sweater, her first lopi sweater. Patronenboeken van isex lopi met prachtige ijslandse truien. Also included are pages about the history of icelandic wool and istex. Lopi a true classic, this 100% icelandic wool single ply is warm and light for its chunky gauge and comes in beautiful lopi colors that are perfect for your favorite icelandic sweater and other colorwork patterns.
Icelandic sheep have perfected the art of staying warm and dry without being weighted down. Simply knitting toy favourites supplement by amanda berry from sk188. Made from 100% wool, the way this yarn is spun makes it lightweight and breathable as well as cosy, and with a spetacular 50 colours to choose from, youll be making your very own scandinavian. Istex lopi plotulopi is a plate of unspun new icelandic wool. See more ideas about knitting, icelandic sweaters and knitting patterns. Emma welfords weatherman sweater, her first lopi sweater. All the pictures are in color and the book is a treasure to keep. Istex lopi volume 27 knitting pattern book 21 patterns.
There are patterns for lett lopi, regular lopi, bulky lopi, and einband, the new lace weight lopi, as well as plotulopi. Knitflow saris knitting blog sarin neuleblogi sari kotoblogja. Since plotulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit. There are many patterns to choose from and are updated from vintage lopi pattern books. This is not a next to the skin soft yarn but it is a light, single plied dk to aran wight yarn made from icelandic wool which makes beautiful lightweight colour work yoked sweaters and cardigans. My first lopi experience himinn cardigan tammy august 23, 2014 crafty creations 5 comments i have seen lopi patterns and yarns around quite a lot and been curious about them, but have never worked with them myself. Icelandic wool is lightweight, warmer, and more waterresistant than any wool found elsewhere. Istex lopi patronenboek 39 patronenboeken kopen wol van pol. Lopi lettlopi wool is a breathable and waterrepellent aran weight roving yarn. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex alafoss lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The pattern book includes six easytoknit knitting patterns for hats, mittens and socks. This creates an excellent yarn with loft and warmth, luster and incredible durability. Fun and traditional at the same time you will love these lopi sweaters. Lopi purchases their wool directly from iceland farmers then spins, dyes and processes it into yarns all at their own manufacturing plant. Lopi is made from icelandic sheep wool, which has two components to the wool, the long outercoat, tog, and the shorter, soft undercoat, thel. Jan 30, 2014 the book mainly features the classic icelandic lopi sweater and other popular garments, but there are also patterns for smaller projects such as woolly hats, socks, mittens and scarves. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for.
The booklet mainly has recipes for sweaters and sweaters, but there are also accessories such as pillows, scarf and hats. Using lopi yarn, create a wide variety of projects with stunning colorwork. Pamphlet published in 2010 language available languages icelandic english french notes. Round begins and ends with a purl st for the steek. Referred to as lett lopi lite lopi in the united states, this yarn is only half the weight of alafoss lopi and is used for lighter garments. Available in a range of natural shades that are perfect for fair isle knitting along with complimentary heathered and brighter colours. Lopi is a brand of icelandic yarn, so you can be certain that it will keep you warm and toasty. Get the best deals on lopi pattern when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mar 31, 2016 if you didnt know, great northern knits is a knitting book based on twin peaks. This new book from istex has a great mix of classic and contemporary design. The yarn used in all the patterns is the traditional icelandic knitting yarn alafoss lopi. Lopi 100% wool yarns are wonderfully warm and beautifully breathable and the range of colours available in lettlopi means you can get creative with. Alafoss since icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design. Lopi books lopi knitting pattern books deramores tagged istex. Lopi alafosslopi all colours wool warehouse buy yarn. Love this book and as a lopi knitter i find the patterns beautiful. Original icelandic edition of reynolds lopi volume 22 pamphlet published in june 1998.
This yarn is considered to be a chunky weight and works up quickly. Best known for their alafosslopi yarn the company makes all their products from 100% icelandic wool. Lettlopi is approximately half the weight of alafosslopi making it the perfect weight for garments that you can wear both indoors and outdoors. Back in the day, lopi was a product of reynolds yarns, a company that is now part of jca, inc. Design collection for plotulopi, alafoss lopi, lettlopi and bulky lopi. The lopi 22 accessories pattern book is a beautiful icelandic knitting pattern book that features patterns for traditional icelandic wool accessories. Lett lopi, alafoss lopi, einband, and plotulopi are all included in this wonderful volume. Filter by all alafoss lopi black blue bright colors brown color cards dark colors green grey heather light colors orange pink purple red rust tweed white wool yarn yellow. Twenty new designs by vedis jonsdottir for all ages and horses to. Icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price world wide shipping. The book opens with the origins of icelandic knitting and the wool industry in iceland.
The history of knitting in iceland, from its origins to the present day, is told with an emphasis on the emergence of the icelandic lopi sweater, as well as the. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Mar 07, 2014 posts about istexlopi12design10 written by woolandgathering. Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work the yoke in the round. This sweater, by teresa gregorio, is one of two that have been released, before the book is published, for the kal. My first lopi experience himinn cardigan canadutch. From iceland, this pure wool yarn is renowned for its tradition of quality.
Born in iceland, lopi s yarns stay true to the origins of the craft. Knitting with lettlopi yarn is a completely different experience. Here are all the istex pattern books currently in print, and a few that are no longer in print as well. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi wool yarn are cosy and lightweight. I bokinni eru 17 hekl uppskriftir ur alafosslopa, einbandi, hosubandi og lettlopa. 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. Lopi patronenboeken breipatronen ijslandse wol webwinkel wol. Traditional and modern styles by four designers for crocheting and knitting patterns in 27 designs. 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. Perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. This yarn is very fragile yet works up into a lightweight, sturdy and warm fabric. Anniversary sweater free pattern alafoss since 1896. This pure icelandic wool is absolutely perfect for snuggly, warm winter garments. Istex sight blackblue or light grey knitting kit icelandic woolen jumper i was looking at sweaters and this made me laugh so hard i choked on a sun dried apricot.
Filter by all alafoss lopi black blue bright colors brown color cards dark colors green grey heather light colors orange pink. Not includedalafoss lopi 0051 57 ballsalafoss lopi0054 23 ballsalafoss lopi 0056 12 ballsalafoss lopi 0005 12 balls. In celebration of their 20th anniversary, istex got vedis jonsdottir, an icelandic knitting designer, to design an icelandic traditional sweater as a gift to all lopi knitters. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi. I have my grandmothers gerda yarn in my stash, and among it i found some skeins of fritidsgarn from sandnes garn. Istex alafosslopi formerly lopi is a bulky yarn spun from 100% icelandic sheeps wool.
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