What ply is Alafoss LOPI wool?

2-ply
Almost all of the traditional Icelandic wool sweaters that Alafoss offers are knitting with 2-ply plötulopi yarn. Icelandic plötulopi (plotulopi = unspun plates) – 100% new wool yarn. Each plate is about 100-110 g (3.5 oz) approx. 300 m (328yd).

Where does lopi wool come from?

Lopi is a type of yarn derived from sheep in Iceland. These sheep are renowned for their long and very coarse wool, which protects them from the extreme cold climate of Iceland. This yarn is often used to make sweaters, scarves, hats, and other cold weather gear.

What is Alafoss LOPI wool?

From € 6,00. Álafosslopi is a chunky weight yarn made from 4 made of four strands* of unspun lopi slightly twisted together by machine. Garments and accessories knitted with it are very warm and suitable mainly for outdoors use rather than indoors.

Where is lopi yarn made?

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Trouble is rattling one of Iceland’s most distinctive industries: the production of the thick, hand-knitted “lopi” sweaters adored by tourists and worn with pride by locals. The individually produced, very warm sweaters have become a symbol of Iceland.

What weight yarn is Alafoss LOPI?

100% wool bulky weight yarn
Out of stock colors are expected to restock when supply chain allows. Lopi Álafosslopi is a classic 100% wool bulky weight yarn that’s great for Icelandic-style sweaters. The beautiful color selection makes Lopi Álafosslopi perfect for Fair Isle work—from warm sweaters to resilient mittens.

What can I use instead of LOPI yarn?

When knitting together 1 single strand of plötulopi with 1 strand of Icelandic Love Story lace, you get a very soft fabric with the same gauge and texture than Léttlopi.

What is special about Icelandic wool?

The wool of Icelandic sheep is unique in that it contains two different types of hair that serve as a natural barrier from wet and cold weather. The outer layer is composed of coarse, long hair known in Icelandic as tog. The tough and fleecy tog is a water-resistant layer.

What is Icelandic LOPI wool?

Icelandic Lopi Yarn Icelandic wool consists of two types of fiber. The inner fiber is fine, soft, and warm and the outer fiber is long, glossy and water-repellent. Together this combination is lightweight and warm as well as water-repellent and breathable, keeping you dry and comfortable.

Is LOPI scratchy?

I love lopi sweaters and I don’t mind at all wearing them close to the skin. However that is not the case for everyone and many people, Icelandic children, my 3 daughters included, complain that they are scratchy!

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How do you wash LOPI wool?

Álafoss Lopi, Bulky Lopi and Létt-Lopi: Handwash only in lukewarm water (30°C / 86°F). Soak the garment in the suds for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water. Do not rub or wring but gently squeeze the liquid through the garment. If necessary, spin for about 1-3 minute to remove excess moisture.