léttlopi
0053 acorn
$9.25
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storyteller yarns
worsted weight yarns
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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.
rooted in tradition and rich with character
Léttlopi is a yarn that we would categorize as a storyteller. The Storyteller carries the echoes of older traditions. These yarns come from heritage fibres, time-honoured spinning methods, and colour palettes shaped by generations of makers. Working with them connects today’s projects to the long, shared history of textile craft.
Storytellers are often a little rustic by nature. They may feel more “sheepy” than modern processed yarns and can be better suited to outerwear or layered garments if you have sensitive skin. Give them the care they deserve: swatch thoughtfully and follow laundering instructions.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% icelandic wool
- meterage / yardage
- 100 meters / 109 yards
- unit weight
- 50 grams / 1.8 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- worsted
- suggested stitch tension
- 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
- sweaters & garments, hats, mittens & scarves
- country of origin
- Iceland
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for sweaters & garments,
hats, mittens & scarves.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as worsted weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 4.50 mm (US 7) - 5.00 mm (US 8).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Léttlopi is an excellent yarn for stranded colourwork.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 4.50 mm (US 7) - 5.00 mm (US 8) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
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.
