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. Icelandic plotulopi plotulopi unspun plates 100% new wool yarn each unit is 100110 g 3. Cest une laine tres utilisee pour tout ce qui est tricot jacquard. There are three clean faces models, the 564cf 25k and 864cf 31k and 40k for a minimal finish, the 564ho gs2 for higher heat output and the 864st gs2 for a more traditionally shaped double sided fireplace. Garments made from einband stretch and are therefore difficult to measure until they have been washed. We have seen amazing knitwear from the neon alafoss lopi everything from the traditional icelandic wool sweaters to scarves, hats, headbands, gloves and so on. Clothes knitted from alafoss lopi are cosy and lightweight. Hats, mittens and socks knit in alafoss lopi or any bulky weight. This yarn is very fragile yet works up into a lightweight, sturdy and warm fabric. Your order may be filled with reynoldslabeled yarn until my current stock runs out. Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms. And a great value toothis book includes 34 colorful and appealing patterns. Buy lopi alafosslopi wool chunky weight roving yarn.
If youve previously worked with these brands and are having trouble finding them, thats because theyre now known as lopi. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. It is recommended that you make a swatch, soak and block it and then measure it when dry to find the exact gauge and needle size to achieve accurate measurements in the finished piece. Formerly marketed by reynolds in the us as lopi with different color. This creates an excellent yarn with loft and warmth, luster and incredible durability. One of the advantages of lopi yarn is the incredible collection of designs that have been created for the wool. There are sweaters, hats, and mittens for children as small as 4, up through child and teen sizes too. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Istex is the company producing and selling the famous alafosslopi and other. The company continue to create fibres for a variation of different projects for.
Since plotulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Referred to as simply lopi in the united states, this yarn is perfect for thick, chunky knitwear. Since i do most of my purchases online, i find that halcyon ships quickly and packages up my items with care. Lopi lettlopi lite lopi is a classic worsted weight yarn great for icelandicstyle sweaters.
One thing to note is that all of the patterns within these lopi books are written in the icelandic knitting style. Introduction introduction we welcome you as a new owner of a lopi evergreen woodburning stove. Accessories lopi number 22, knitting book halcyon yarn. I have my grandmothers gerda yarn in my stash, and among it i found some skeins of fritidsgarn from sandnes garn. Ideal for traditional icelandic designs featuring coloured yokes and patterns, each 50g ball knits up well on 5mm needles and comes in a variety of both bold and earthy shades. This is not a next to the skin soft yarn but it is a light, single plied dk to aran wight yarn made from icelandic wool which makes beautiful lightweight colour work yoked sweaters and cardigans. Lopi lettlopi is a 100% wool aran weight yarn, which is both breathable and waterrepellent. 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. Mar 07, 2014 posts about istexlopi12design10 written by woolandgathering. For warm winter garments that breathe alafoss lopi is the right yarn. Stjanka is an icelandic stranded pullover for men knit in lopi alafosslopi with white rams circling the bottom yoke and tiny paths around the sweaters body and arms. Lopi alafosslopi all colours wool warehouse buy yarn. All are the same yarn, made in the same mill in iceland.
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. Lopi knitting patterns alafoss lopi no 5 knitting patterns men women children pullover cardigan sweater vest outerwear. Istex lopi plotulopi is a plate of unspun new icelandic wool. Lopi icelandic yarn light waterresistant knitting wool. Istex lopi yarns is located in iceland and has been manufacturing hand knitting yarns since 1896. Subscribe to be the first to hear about our exclusive offers and latest arrivals. Best known for their alafosslopi yarn the company makes all their products from 100% icelandic wool. Lopi is a brand of icelandic yarn, so you can be certain that it will keep you warm and toasty. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex bulky lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Scroll to order form scroll to special order form in stock colors. A breathable and waterrepellent chunky weight roving yarn. This lopi republic 1250 stove will heat our 1150 sf house but does take a while.
A 100% icelandic wool single ply chunky weight classic. Clothes knitted form alafosslopi are cosy and lightweight. Istex lopi 33 pa lager levering 12 hverdage vejledende udsalgspris. If the fire is started properly, per instructions, we. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of istex alafoss lopi, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Lopi alafosslopi is perfect for creating lightweight garments for the colder months, particularly traditional icelandic designs featuring gorgeous colourworked yokes. The beautiful color selection makes lopi lettlopi perfect for fair isle work from sweaters to mittens to pillows. Sort by name, most favorites, most projects, recently added.
This method differs slightly from the traditional technique, so you may need to spend a little time getting to grips. The fire box is small so the wood needs to be small pieces. 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. Istex dl is a web application dedicated to istex subcorpus extraction. We have a wide collection of lopi and lopi lite pattern books in stock. Lopi traditional gas fireplaces are more traditionally sized zero clearance units comprising of 5 models. For warmer winter garments that breathes, alafosslopi is the yarn. The yarn is exactly the same, just labeled differently. Made from 100% wool, the way this yarn is spun makes it lightweight and breathable as well as cosy, and with a spetacular 50 colours to choose from, youll be making your very own scandinavian. Kiest u er voor om uw lopi wol te kopen hier bij caros atelier. Born in iceland, lopi s yarns stay true to the origins of the craft. Original icelandic edition of reynolds lopi volume 22. Each of the pattern books includes from 10 to 41 different lopi and lopi lite patterns along with full colour photos of the finished works. We have 1 lopi sheffield manual available for free pdf download.
Join facebook to connect with alafoss lopi and others you may know. Icelandic knitting yarn, icelandic wool sweaters, icelandic design and souvenirs at a reasonable price world wide shipping. Alafosslopi is a thick wool yarn, apart from plotulopi that is unspun, the oldest wool yarn still in production in iceland. Lopi purchases their wool directly from iceland farmers then spins, dyes and processes it into yarns all at their own manufacturing plant. Formerly marketed by reynolds in the us as lopi with different color numbers. The evergreen is one of the finest appliances the world over. Lopi alafosslopi 1 1, 1 balls in 0053 a 4 4, 5 balls in 0005 b 2 2, 3 balls in 0051 c. It makes possible to download several istex documents easily in a zip file using a web interface. This yarn was formerly imported in the us as reynolds lopi. Lopi sheffield manuals manuals and user guides for lopi sheffield. This book features 25 beautiful patterns for the whole family using lettlopi, plotulopi, einband and alafoss lopi. Jan 30, 2014 due to popular demand, istex decided to continue manufacturing the neon alafoss yarn. The lopi rockport combines cast iron beauty with optimum heat performance and solid construction to bring you the perfect midsized wood stove. Lopi is made from icelandic sheep wool, which has two components to the wool, the long outercoat, tog, and the shorter, soft undercoat, thel.