léttlopi
0005 black heather
$9.25
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Léttlopi is the standard bearer for Icelandic knitting. Lopi-spun from 100% Icelandic wool, it's an unplied yarn: meaning the fibres are air-spun rather than twisted into a traditional ply: which gives it its characteristic lightness, loft, and warmth that's disproportionate to its weight. The slight natural stickiness of Icelandic wool makes stitches nestle together, which is part of what makes it so effective for the colourwork patterns of the traditional lopapeysa. It's also the classic choice for steeking, where that same stickiness helps cut edges hold without fraying. Not the softest next to skin: best suited to outerwear and the traditional Icelandic sweater constructions it was made for. Not superwash treated; hand wash carefully.
- fibre composition
- 100% icelandic wool
- meterage
- 100 meters / 109 yards
- unit weight
- 50 grams / 1.8 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- worsted
- suggested gauge
-
18–20
sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 4.50 mm (US 7) - 5.00 mm (US 8)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- colourwork, sweaters & garments, hats, mittens & scarves
made in Iceland
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
