Are you one of those knitters who is constantly looking for new knitting patterns and more to it, a completely free knitting patterns. Jan 21, 2016 the original lopi yarn has about one twist per inch and a twist angle of 15 the diameter is about 8 10 wraps per inch. Given the current interest in traditional icelandic knitting and its imitations, this book is a passage into the earlier design history of istex. Wool yarn 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 grid view list view. Materials 8 9, 9, 10 alafoss lopi 100g balls in 0159 warm rose.
You want to include the yarn for a particular pattern in the same order, but not sure how much you need. You will need to be able to knit in the round using the stranded knitting technique. Unfollow lopi sweater pattern to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The most comprehensive list of happy lights websites last updated on feb 1 2020. The best of iceland provides valuable resources of information that you can use to plan your trip and use as you travel. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi wool yarn are cozy and lightweight. The fleece is made up of two layers, each with a different kind of wool. I should also mention that the kdd shop has put together yarn kits for every pattern in the book you can find the yarn kit for caithness here, and the others are all listed in the yarn section of kates shop. For warm winter garments that breathe alafoss lopi is the right yarn. Not having the pattern with me, i just cast on a foolproof 64 sts and ribbed a bit. Pattern support is available in the donegal tweed book and the luxury tweed book by debbie bliss. One contains patterns tailored to todays lifestyle, celebrating bold, creative palettes. The pattern used to adorn the lopi sweater is traditionally most prominent around the neck and shoulder area, with details at the bottom around the hips and around the cuffs. A 100% icelandic wool single ply chunky weight classic.
Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi are cosy and lightweight. 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. Original icelandic edition of reynolds lopi volume 22. Radio controlled construction toys outdoor toys action figures. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for. Lopi and lopi lite plus pattern books and kits alafoss lopi. Icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price world wide shipping. You can narrow the earflaps and set them back at bit. A breathable and waterrepellent chunky weight roving yarn.
Click here for pictures of patterns included in book. I found that preparation was key to success in spinning a lopi style. Picturesque photos of rural icelandic countryside inspire dozens of new or newly updated patterns using a much wider and less traditional pallette. 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. Sort by name, most favorites, most projects, recently added.
You can knit your own sweater as shown or choose from 2030 other designs shown in the pattern book. This prestigious award recognises businesses that consistently earn top ratings from tripadvisor travellers and have have continually delivered a superior customer experience. Eva k 595 by sandnes kamgarn spinneri free pattern. But crime novel sales figures are staggering double that of any of its nordic neighbours. Pattern may have some signs of use, on offer are 3 alafoss icelandic lopi knitting books, in english, details as follows, and 2 wool shade cards for lopi and lettlopi wool. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex alafoss lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. 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. Shop icelandic knitting pattern books online lopi pattern books from istex alafoss. Born in iceland, lopi s yarns stay true to the origins of the craft. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. 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.
So i was excited to hear that there is a new book of lopi designs. Alafoss lopi volume 18 this beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. Aunt joan knit the design below from the same book for my daughter veronica, in 1980s orange. Knitting patterns for 20 designs plotulopi, alafoss lopi, lettlopi and bulky 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.
Similar pattern in the norwegian book bunader published by norwegian national crafts association. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hand knit clothes form alafoss lopi are cozy and lightweight. I remember it being much easier dress her because of. The pattern has developed through time and today there are several versions and the colors used vary as well.
Donegal chunky tweed is available in 16 stunning shades that include soft, earthy tones and some new, bright vibrant colours for autumn. Choosing which pattern to knit has been a difficult process, i want them all. Its been a long time since ive posted an oldschool inspiration post something i used to do more often years ago, but i was browsing the ravelry designer page for kristin drysdale earlier this week and i was reminded how much i love her work, and how much i adore one pattern in particular i need to think of someone in my life who has a child i can knit one of these for, because it is. Aug 31, 2016 this is a simpler color pattern than you see in typical icelandic sweater patterns, but, as you know, i love simplicity.
In the absence of targeted action, the fiscal deficit would have. I celandic times extra is an extensive and informative book about the icelandic tourist industry. Genuine alafoss lopi icelandic hand knitted wool jumper man or woman new xl icelandic sweaters. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. With a spinning mill located in the quaint town of mosfellsbaer, this is one brand that promise second to none authenticity. Alafoss wool store blog all about knitting and more. Made using the famous alafoss lopi yarn from iceland, eva is a slouchy style hat which measures approximately from brim to crown. Click on a photo and pdf file opens in a separate window or tab. Here are all the istex pattern books currently in print. It was the first time i heard the expression dolman sleeve. Knitting tension is 18 sts and 24 rows 4 ins 10 cm with 5 mm us size.
Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Buy lopi alafosslopi wool chunky weight roving yarn. For warmer hand knitted winter garments that breathe, alafoss lopi is the knitting yarn. Stats collected from various trackers included with free apps. This beautiful pattern book was out of print for many months, but is now once again available. 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. Knit up longlasting, durable sweaters, coats, winter accessories, slippers, and home decor. Full text of knitting 108 2012 10 internet archive. Istex lopi volume 27 knitting pattern book 21 patterns. Islensk sjonabok ornaments and patterns found in iceland alafoss since 1896 islensk sjonabok ornaments and.
Oct 29, 2015 we are very pleased to announce that alafoss wool store has just been awarded the tripadvisor certificate of excellence for 2015. Camilla valley farm is pleased to offer alafoss lopi yarn in two. So, i had to go back to the book and find a pattern that matched. Top brands compare prices find the bestvalue offer at storemeister. The wetresistant outer coat contains long, coarse fibres, while the insulating layer beneath consists of soft, short fibres. Knitting patterns for 20 designs plotulopi, alafoss lopi, lett lopi and bulky lopi. Scatter is a beautiful circleyoke icelandic pullover for women knit in lopi alafosslopi. Icelandic wool is lightweight, warmer, and more waterresistant than any wool found elsewhere. If you havent yet knit with lopi, do yourself a favor and choose needles with relatively blunt tips.
Both traditional icelandic patterns and contemporary styles using alafoss lopi, bulky lopi or lettlopi wool. Traditional round yoke designs are characteristic of these beautifully designed icelandic sweaters using alafoss lopi wool. The kit consist of icelandic wool yarn and pattern recipe for the sweater shown. 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. Available as free pattern in finnish, icelandic, swedishjarbo 91003 islandstroja and english. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear.
As many of you will know, it is difficult to spin a yarn this soft and thick consistently, and with some air to prevent it from being dense and heavy. For warmer winter garments that breathes, alafoss lopi wool is the yarn. Perfect for creating garments that breathe and are warm but lightweight, airy, insulating, and waterrepellent. Yeah, i ended up leaving more of a space in front between earflaps than in back. Fair isle sweater pattern collection for my shop nowhere tree fair isle. To be able to open a pdf file you must have adobe reader. Accessories lopi number 22, knitting book halcyon yarn. Here we offer you links to free icelandic knitting patterns for lopi wool yarn.
With icelandic routes, if anyone knows a thing or two about keeping cosy, its lopi. Together, these create the distinctive look of icelandic knitwear, one of the bestknown examples of which is the lopi sweater. Best of iceland second edition demo by icelandic times issuu. The wool yarn can also be bought from shopicelandic. I dont have my notes with me and i cant remember offhand but lets pretend i remember for examples sake 64st.
Istex alafosslopi formerly lopi is a bulky yarn spun from 100% icelandic sheeps wool. Geraldine warner has produced a helpful book about how to approach adapting vintage patterns however, dont be confused as it is published under two different titles but its the same book. Alafoss knitting pattern fair isle sweater icelandic lopi chunky 3237 a840. Note that the yarn kits are the yarn only you still need the book or e book for the patterns. It answers those basic questions of where to stay, where to go, where to. Hats, mittens and socks knit in alafoss lopi or any bulky weight yarn.
We have a collection of lopi pattern books as well as the brand new book the best of lopi. Lopi yarn comes in several weights, from bulky called alafoss lopi to a lighter lett lopi to laceweight einband. If you are looking for a gift for a knitter or weaver and cant figure out. Ragga uses the topdown method to knit this sweater, which is not typical for icelandic knitters when making their lopapeysas. It contains articles from the first 16 issues of icelandic times magazine as well as a number of brand new articles on nature, natural wonders, birds and wildlife, towns and villages, museums and galleries, swimming pools, activities, curiosities, accommodation, restaurants, design and. From iceland, this pure wool yarn is renowned for its tradition of quality. 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. Formerly marketed by reynolds in the us as lopi with different color numbers.
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