What ply is Alafoss LOPI wool?
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).
What is LOPI wool?
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.
Is LOPI yarn worsted weight?
Lopi Léttlopi (Lite Lopi) is a classic worsted weight yarn great for Icelandic-style sweaters. The beautiful color selection makes Lopi Léttlopi perfect for Fair Isle work, from warm sweaters and mittens to resilient pillows. It is great for felting as well.
Is LOPI wool soft?
These are fantastic sweaters and a safe bet if you´re looking at buying your first sweater. Others are made out of “Léttlopi”, which is soft and slightly twisted wool.
Where is LOPI yarn made?
Icelandic
Growing up, I was always clothed in thick, rugged Icelandic sweaters knit by my maternal grandma. The sweaters (in the Lopapeysa style) were bulky yet surprisingly light, and they always kept me warm. They were all knit from Iceland’s distinct “Lopi” yarn, made from loosely twisted fibers of the Icelandic sheep.
What is Lett lopi yarn?
Lett Lopi Wool Yarn. Léttlopi produces garments that are comfortable to wear indoors or outdoors. Léttlopi (or lopi lite) yarn is half the weight of Álafoss lopi. Worsted weight yarn. 100% new wool. 50 g (1.7 oz) approx. 100 m (109 yd).
What is the difference between léttlopi and lopi Lite?
Léttlopi produces garments that are comfortable to wear indoors or outdoors. Léttlopi (or lopi lite) yarn is half the weight of Álafoss lopi. Worsted weight yarn. 100% new wool.
What does léttlopi mean?
Léttlopi produces garments that are comfortable to wear indoors or outdoors. Léttlopi (or lopi lite) yarn is half the weight of Álafoss lopi. 100% new wool. 50 g (1.7 oz) approx.
What is alafoss lopi yarn used for?
Alafoss Lopi. Referred to as simply Lopi in the United States, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Lopi Lite. Referred to as Lett-Lopi (Lite-Lopi in the United States), this yarn is only half the weight of Alafoss Lopi and is used for lighter garments.
