Islensk sjonabok ornaments and patterns found in iceland. Jul 01, 2002 love this book and as a lopi knitter i find the patterns beautiful. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Formerly marketed by reynolds in the us as lopi with different color numbers. This beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. The design is made by christine chochoy at triscote and can be. Sort by name, most favorites, most projects, recently added. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. Born in iceland, lopi s yarns stay true to the origins of the craft. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex lettlopi lopi lite, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences.
Click here to see pictures of patterns available in book. Lopi pattern books lopi pattern book shopicelandic. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi are cosy and lightweight. For warm winter garments that breathe alafoss lopi is the right yarn. Each of the pattern books includes from 10 to 41 different lopi and lopi lite patterns along with full colour photos of the finished works. There is no other yarn like it except the lettlopi the lighter version of the same blend. Istex lopi volume 27 knitting pattern book 21 patterns. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Matching wool candle, wool napkin and wool matchbox 5. Icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price world wide shipping. This yarn is considered to be a chunky weight and works up quickly. All the pictures are in color and the book is a treasure to keep. This book features 19 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi.
Icelandic plotulopi plotulopi unspun plates 100% new wool yarn each unit is 100110 g 3. A 100% icelandic wool single ply chunky weight classic. With a spinning mill located in the quaint town of mosfellsbaer, this is one brand that promise second to none authenticity. Traditional round yoke designs are characteristic of these beautifully designed icelandic sweaters using alafoss lopi wool. A breathable and waterrepellent chunky weight roving yarn. The icelandic tradition volume 27 by unknown 27 reynolds yarns new icelandic patterns for the great outdoors. Lopi yarn comes in several weights, from bulky called alafoss lopi to a lighter lett lopi to laceweight einband. Buy reynolds new icelandic lopi yarn knitting patterns. See more ideas about pattern books, pattern and knitting. Bulky 100% icelandic 109 yards 100 grams 12808 projects. The design is made by christine chochoy at triscote and can be found on the istex website. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring. The best selection and prices for alafoss lopi and lopi lite icelandic wool yarn. Lopi with icelandic routes, if anyone knows a thing or two about keeping cosy, its lopi.
If you havent yet knit with lopi, do yourself a favor and choose needles with relatively blunt tips. The pattern for this glorious and cuddly crochet lion, you can find in my shop at ravelry, etsy or order it here. See more ideas about free knitting, knitting patterns, knitting. 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. Given the current interest in traditional icelandic knitting and its imitations, this book is. 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. There is no other yarn like it except the lettlopi the lighter version of the. Buy lopi alafosslopi wool chunky weight roving yarn. 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. S fatigue uniform, 18611865 paperback january 1, 1980 by patricia t gibbs author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Together, these create the distinctive look of icelandic knitwear, one of the bestknown examples of which is the lopi sweater. Vedis jonsdottir patterns designers vedis jonsdottir. Available in a range of natural shades that are perfect for fair isle knitting along with complimentary heathered and brighter colours. Alafoss lopi volume 18 this beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. The pattern is in two sizes for children, 810 years and 1012 years and in four adult sizes and in five different color combinations. Click here for pictures of patterns included in book. Most hand knitted wool products offers by shopicelandic can by found on one of the knitting pattern books, and many more modern and. There are many patterns to choose from and are updated from vintage lopi pattern books. Love this book and as a lopi knitter i find the patterns beautiful. Spinning lopistyle yarn spinning lopistyle yarn lopi, or to give it its full name plotulopi, is the unspun roving just before it goes through the spinning machine at the istex woollen mill in iceland.
Sweaters for the whole family using worsted and bulky yarns. Since plotulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit. This book features 25 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi. Jan 04, 2016 the pattern for this glorious and cuddly crochet lion, you can find in my shop at ravelry, etsy or order it here. 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. Alafoss lopi yarn is the lightweight product of the icelandic sheep.
Also included are pages about the history of icelandic wool and istex. For warmer hand knitted winter garments that breathe, alafoss lopi is the knitting yarn. Im excited to share with you a free knitting pattern of an icelandic wool hat made with the beautiful neon colors in alafoss lopi. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shot glasses with traditional icelandic wool pattern 7. Alafoss is a chunky yarn yet is lightweight and airy due to the unique construction of the fibres. Lopi pattern books lopi pattern book icelandic pattern wool sweaters and accessories.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. To see the collection of designs from any of the other lopi pattern books, click on the book covers below. Lopi the very word conjures up images of traditional yoked sweaters in natural colors. Islensk sjonabok ornaments and patterns found in iceland alafoss since 1896 islensk sjonabok ornaments and. Icelandic sheep have perfected the art of staying warm and dry without being weighted down. This pure icelandic wool is absolutely perfect for snuggly, warm winter garments. Given the current interest in traditional icelandic knitting and its imitations, this book is a passage into the earlier design history of istex. With a spinning mill located in the quaint town of mosfellsbaer, this is one brand that promise second to none. 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. A837 boleroshrug hela 2 and 3 sweater w horses lett lopi vest lopi 159pattern in danish spring morning vest. Free hand knitting patterns free patterns from istex the manufacture of the icelandic wool plotulopi, lett or plotu lopi and pattern book for the sweater shown lopi patterns save search. Hand knit clothes form alafoss lopi are cozy and lightweight. These designs are knit using either lopi, lopi lite or bulky lopi wool yarn. A wide array of contemporary colors makes it perfect for todays styles.
Fun and traditional at the same time you will love these lopi sweaters. Materials 8 9, 9, 10 alafoss lopi 100g balls in 0159 warm rose. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Original icelandic edition of reynolds lopi volume 22. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex alafoss lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Lopi pattern books icelandic pattern wool sweaters and accessories. The pattern contains a clear description of how to crochet and assemble the lion with example pictures at the bottom to help you get everything right. Lopi alafoss icelandic wool bulky yarn color 0010 brand. Icelandic knitting yarn for those who love to knit. We have a collection of lopi pattern books as well as the brand new book the best of lopi.
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