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 book opens with the origins of icelandic knitting and the wool industry in iceland. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi. 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. Plus, you can follow along with all the great news from lopi on their brandnew english language facebook page. 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. Available in a range of natural shades that are perfect for fair isle knitting along with complimentary heathered and brighter colours. Lopi alafosslopi all colours product description lopi is a brand of icelandic yarn, so you can be certain that it will keep you warm and toasty. Buy alafoss lopi yarn, alafoss, yarn online and enjoy fast free shipping, discounts and daily deals on knitting, crochet and spinning supplies when you shop at dizzy sheep. This pattern is in danish finished sizes 34 46 knit in alafoss lopi in 3 colors istex is making this pattern available as a pdf download we can send you free with the purchase of a yarn pac.
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. Here we offer you links to free icelandic knitting patterns for lopi wool yarn. Knitting patterns for 22 designs for lettlopa, plotulopa, einbandi, alafosslopa og bulkylopa. Click on a photo and pdf file opens in a separate window or tab. This pattern book from istex features 25 beautiful designs for the whole family using alafoss lopi and lettlopi. Perfect for creating garments that breathe and are warm but lightweight, airy, insulating, and waterrepellent. Jul 01, 2002 love this book and as a lopi knitter i find the patterns beautiful. Lars rains draws inspiration from twentiethcentury music, icelandic mythology, mathematical concepts and drunken bar crawls to craft an innovative collection that explores new and exciting possibilities for this traditional 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. Icelandic wool is lightweight, warmer, and more waterresistant than any wool found elsewhere. Click here for pictures of patterns included in book. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for. All the pictures are in color and the book is a treasure to keep. Materials lettlopi 50g balls in blackred in 0059 black, 9264 mustard, 9423 lagoon, 1402 heaven blue, 1414 violet, 9434 crimson, 1412 pink, 1410 orange, 1406 spring green. Lopi with icelandic routes, if anyone knows a thing or two about keeping cosy, its lopi. Some of the more special patterns in this book are aftur, a typical lopi pullover, alafoss, another classic lopi pullover, and ar tresins, a classic lopi.
From iceland, this pure wool yarn is renowned for its tradition of quality. Price new from used from spiralbound, january 1, 1900 please retry. Also included are pages about the history of icelandic wool and istex. Alafoss is a chunky yarn yet is lightweight and airy due to the unique construction of the fibres. Unfollow alafoss lopi patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex alafoss lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. The second sweater i ever knit over 25 years ago was a lopi pullover for a gift. 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. Lopi alafoss icelandic wool bulky yarn color 0010 brand. There are many patterns to choose from and are updated from vintage lopi pattern books. The fabric is additionally combed after weaving to make it soft. Were youre onestop shop for all of your needle arts needs.
And a great value toothis book includes 34 colorful and appealing patterns. Lopi yarn comes in several weights, from bulky called alafoss lopi to a lighter lett lopi to laceweight einband. Materials 8 9, 9, 10 alafoss lopi 100g balls in 0159 warm rose. If you havent yet knit with lopi, do yourself a favor and choose needles with relatively blunt tips. Pick your favorite color combination of alafoss lopi yarn to create your own custom icelandic wool socks with a matching mittens and wool hat.
Alafoss lopi original nature wool paperback january 1, 1990 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Hand knit clothes form alafoss lopi are cozy and lightweight. Aug 31, 2016 12 inspiring icelandic sweater patterns i recently returned from iceland, where i was unbelievably inspired by gorgeous icelandic sweater patterns, or lopapeysa.
For warm winter garments that breathe alafoss lopi is the right yarn. Istex lopi yarns is located in iceland and has been manufacturing hand knitting yarns since 1896. Icelandic plotulopi plotulopi unspun plates 100% new wool yarn each unit is 100110 g 3. The yarn used in all the patterns is the traditional icelandic knitting yarn alafoss lopi. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi are cosy and lightweight. Lopi the very word conjures up images of traditional yoked sweaters in natural colors. This beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. For warmer winter garments that breathes, alafoss lopi wool is the yarn. There are several new toddlers and childrens patterns, and another eyecatching womans coat shown in two colorways. Lopi volume 36, fallwinter 201617 a mix of classic and modernized lopi patterns are included in this book for 2017.
Lopi 34 book wool warehouse buy yarn, wool, needles. Lopi alafosslopi 5 5, 5 balls in 0052 a 2 3, 3 balls in 1236 b needles. Accessories lopi number 22, knitting book halcyon yarn. Islensk sjonabok ornaments and patterns found in iceland alafoss since 1896 islensk sjonabok ornaments and. This book features 19 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi. Lopi alafosslopi yarn in canada, free shipping at yarncanada. 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. The design is made by christine chochoy at triscote and can be found on the istex website.
Another classic lopi book with traditional icelandic designs for the entire family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about free knitting, knitting patterns, knitting. Scatter is a beautiful circleyoke icelandic pullover for women knit in lopi alafosslopi. Ive knit mittens with two strands of lett lopi held together using the family mittens pattern from homespun handknit. The colorwork pattern has a fun, almost random look to it, almost like pointillist artwork. Traditional round yoke designs are characteristic of these beautifully designed icelandic sweaters using alafoss lopi wool. A wide array of contemporary colors makes it perfect for todays styles. Released july 2012 english version released september 2012new designs, traditional and modern styles. Lopi pattern books icelandic pattern wool sweaters and accessories. Knit up longlasting, durable sweaters, coats, winter accessories, slippers, and home decor.
Apr 4, 2017 this pin was discovered by alafoss wool store. The sweater is knit with a single strand of bulky lopi and size 15 needles. 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. Thereafter, follow patterns, all fairly familiar to me from previous lopi books. Istex alafosslopi formerly lopi is a bulky yarn spun from 100% icelandic sheeps wool. Made from 100% wool, the way this yarn is spun makes it lightweight and breathable as well as cosy, and with a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pamphlet published in 2014 language available languages icelandic. Born in iceland, lopi s yarns stay true to the origins of the craft. The sweater body is worked in the round to the underarm, then the sleeves are worked.
For warm winter garments that breathe, alafoss lopi wool is the best yarn. Lopi alafosslopi all colours wool warehouse buy yarn. Istex lopi volume 27 knitting pattern book 21 patterns. Dec 31, 20 a 100% icelandic wool single ply chunky weight classic. Lopi purchases their wool directly from iceland farmers then spins, dyes and processes it into yarns all at their own manufacturing plant. Best known for their alafosslopi yarn the company makes all their products from 100% icelandic wool. 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. Buy reynolds new icelandic lopi yarn knitting patterns. The sleeves and body are joined to complete the yoke. 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. Im excited to share with you a free knitting pattern of an icelandic wool hat made with the beautiful neon colors in alafoss lopi.
The pattern book includes six easytoknit knitting patterns for hats, mittens and socks. Design by vedis jonsdottir difficulty level experienced. Since plotulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit. The throws are made of icelandic wool and are therefore extremely durable, lightweight, breathable and warm. The glorious green asymptote pullover on the cover of modern lopi is stunning. With a spinning mill located in the quaint town of mosfellsbaer, this is one brand that promise second to none authenticity. To be able to open a pdf file you must have adobe reader. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi wool yarn are cosy and lightweight. Icelandic sheep have perfected the art of staying warm and dry without being weighted down. It makes up to chunky weight knit patterns on a us 10 6mm us 10. Pattern type, cardigans, cushions, dresses and tunics, hats and headwear, jackets. Click here to see pictures of patterns available in book.
One contains patterns tailored to todays lifestyle, celebrating bold, creative palettes. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex lettlopi lopi lite, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. For warmer hand knitted winter garments that breathe, alafoss lopi is the knitting yarn. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits camilla valley farm is pleased to offer alafoss lopi yarn in three different weights and over 100 beautiful shades of another great pattern book for lopi, bulky lopi and lite lopi. The lopapeysas are charactaerized by beautifully patterned yokes done in a charming mixture of colors.
Emma welfords weatherman sweater, her first lopi sweater. Get the best deals on lopi pattern when you shop the largest online selection at. Lopi 34 the new pattern book from istex is now available in icelandic. Mixing patterns for traditional yoked icelandic garments with more modern, unusual designs, these lopi books are a great purchase if youre keen to explore the huge variety of yarns on offer from this worldleading brand.
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