Ragga uses the topdown method to knit this sweater, which is not typical for icelandic knitters when making their lopapeysas. Included in this book are patterns for pullovers, cardigans, jackets, and shawls, all featuring stunning icelandic colorwork patterns. A wide array of contemporary colors makes it perfect for todays styles. Here we offer you links to free icelandic knitting patterns for lopi wool yarn. With a spinning mill located in the quaint town of mosfellsbaer, this is one brand that promise second to none authenticity. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of reynolds lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. This book is a great source for information on aran knitting and goes beyond a simple pattern book by involving the reader in the actual design pattern of these wonderful garments.
Icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price world wide shipping. With icelandic routes, if anyone knows a thing or two about keeping cosy, its lopi. A selection of patterns including mens, womens and childrens sweaters, purses, mitts and hats using alafoss lopi, bulky lopi or lett lopi wool. Perhaps you have multiple knitting projects on your needles, but we are sure that everyone agrees that you can always add one more to your list of todos. For warmer winter garments that breathes, alafoss lopi wool is the yarn. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Visualizza altre idee su lavori a maglia, uncinetto e uncinetto maglia. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi are cosy and lightweight. Released july 2012 english version released september 2012.
A lithuanian knitting book made with lots of lithuanian involvement. Sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Knitting pattern alafoss lopi no 50 sweater and cardigan fits adults. Lopi alafosslopi yarn in canada, free shipping at yarncanada. Colour crafter 1829 wilnis x 2 balls colour crafter 1708 alkmaar x 2 balls colour crafter 1722 alphen x 2 balls colour crafter 1035 kampen x 2 balls colour crafter 1123 roermond x 2 balls. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Both colorways, the blueorange above and the neutral are gorgeous. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi.
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 wetresistant outer coat contains long, coarse fibres, while the insulating layer beneath consists of soft, short fibres. Original icelandic edition of reynolds lopi volume 22. Accessories lopi number 22, knitting book halcyon yarn. Bulky 100% icelandic 109 yards 100 grams 12648 projects. From iceland, this pure wool yarn is renowned for its tradition of quality. Shop icelandic knitting pattern books online lopi pattern books from istex alafoss.
Vedis jonsdottir patterns designers vedis jonsdottir. Patterns to knit 22 icelandic designs in natural wool colors. Given the current interest in traditional icelandic knitting and its imitations, this book is a passage into the earlier design history of istex. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs, line drawings and knitting charts. Most hand knitted wool products offers by shopicelandic can by found on one of the knitting pattern books. Istex alafosslopi formerly lopi is a bulky yarn spun from 100% icelandic sheeps wool.
Click on a photo and pdf file opens in a separate window or tab. The wool yarn can also be bought from shopicelandic. So i was excited to hear that there is a new book of lopi designs. Click here for pictures of patterns included in book. Lopi purchases their wool directly from iceland farmers then spins, dyes and processes it into yarns all at their own manufacturing plant. Sort by name, most favorites, most projects, recently added. Oct 29, 2015 the new lopi 34 pattern book now in english. With that in mind i made caps with a lava pattern and a tassel like an erupting volcano. Since plotulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit. The fleece is made up of two layers, each with a different kind of wool. Icelandic sheep have perfected the art of staying warm and dry without being weighted down. Alafoss lopi volume 18 this beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available.
For warm winter garments that breathe alafoss lopi is the right yarn. Best known for their alafosslopi yarn the company makes all their products from 100% icelandic wool. Istex lopi yarns is located in iceland and has been manufacturing hand knitting yarns since 1896. Knit up longlasting, durable sweaters, coats, winter accessories, slippers, and home decor. Are you one of those knitters who is constantly looking for new knitting patterns and more to it, a completely free knitting patterns. Icelandic plotulopi plotulopi unspun plates 100% new wool yarn each unit is 100110 g 3. Alafoss is a chunky yarn yet is lightweight and airy due to the unique construction of the fibres. Formerly marketed by reynolds in the us as lopi with different color numbers.
Perfect for creating garments that breathe and are warm but lightweight, airy, insulating, and waterrepellent. Alafoss wool store blog all about knitting and more. Lopi yarn comes in several weights, from bulky called alafoss lopi to a lighter lett lopi to laceweight einband. Camilla valley farm is pleased to offer alafoss lopi yarn in two different weights and over 100 beautiful shades of this marvelous 100% natural. A breathable and waterrepellent chunky weight roving yarn. Lopi alafoss icelandic wool bulky yarn color 0010 brand. Referred to as lettlopi lite lopi in the united states, this yarn is only half the weight of alafoss lopi and is used for lighter garments. Ive been working on this book with my coauthor june hall since 2007, with several trips to lithuania for both of us between then and now, along with uncounted hours of writing, knitting, and editing. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi wool yarn are cozy and lightweight. Istex lopi volume 27 knitting pattern book 21 patterns. You can find the pattern of this blanket in the book azine yarn 4 dutch masters. Icelandic wool is lightweight, warmer, and more waterresistant than any wool found elsewhere.
Colour crafter 1010 amsterdam buy yarn online canada. Another classic lopi book with traditional icelandic designs for the entire family. You want to include the yarn for a particular pattern in the same order, but not sure how much you need. We are finally ready to send the files to the printer. Lopi alafosslopi all colours wool warehouse buy yarn. Hitomi shida pattern collected in the book treasury of couture knitting patterns it is in simplified chinese with no english translations, but the patterns are all charted. If you havent yet knit with lopi, do yourself a favor and choose needles with relatively blunt tips. This beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. This book features 25 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi. Lopi is a brand of icelandic yarn, so you can be certain that it will keep you warm and toasty. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for. 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. Click here to see pictures of patterns available in book. This book features 19 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi.
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. Aug 31, 2016 this is a simpler color pattern than you see in typical icelandic sweater patterns, but, as you know, i love simplicity. Traditional round yoke designs are characteristic of these beautifully designed icelandic sweaters using alafoss lopi wool. Materials 8 9, 9, 10 alafoss lopi 100g balls in 0159 warm rose. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. 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 jumper in no time.
Made in iceland with icelandic wool bulky yarn 100% new wool. Lopi the very word conjures up images of traditional yoked sweaters in natural colors. See more ideas about free knitting, knitting patterns and knitting. To be able to open a pdf file you must have adobe reader. This pure icelandic wool is absolutely perfect for snuggly, warm winter garments. Buy lopi alafosslopi wool chunky 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.
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