Lopi Yarn is Icelandic wool famous and loved for its insulating warmth and water repellant qualities. We're happy to add Álafoss to our selection, which is a bulky weight yarn with endless possibilities. The perfect choice for warm, heavy-weight garments that breathe, Alafoss is a classic choice for knitting authentic "lopapeysa" sweaters.
Use this yarn to hand knit durable, warm outerwear or blankets and stay cozy throughout the winter season. Alafoss is easy to knit and super strong, so it will last for decades with proper care.
Breed: 100% Icelandic Wool
Weight: Bulky
Package: 100g/approx 109 yards
Gauge: 13 sts/4" with US 9 - 10½ (5.5 - 6.5mm)
Care: Hand wash, Dry flat
If you're looking for some inspiration, check out these fun designs that call for Álafosslopi!
Love this yarn! Can’t wait to start the sweater. This yarn is so nice to work!
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Sarah
Amazing outerwear yarn
I was a little skeptical at first, but this bloomed wonderfully during blocking! Warm, cozy yarn that knits up fast.
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Julia
I was thrilled to find this exact yarn here
My daughter came home from her Icelandic adventure (just 2 weeks before the volcano erupted!!) and brought with her 2 skeins of yarn for me to make her a souvenir scarf. Unfortunately that wasn't enough wool so I looked online in hopes to find something to work with it. And I found the exact same yarn for sale here! saved the day, and is every bit the same as what she brought home with her. I never had used this wool before, and it's pretty easy to work with. I can tell it will be warm and water repellent for years to come!