The Icelanders Perspective

The Lopapeysa Story: History, Meaning and How to Spot a Real One

What is a lopapeysa? The history of Iceland's iconic wool sweater, why it's so warm, how to spot an authentic one, and how to wear and wash it.

How to Choose a Lopapeysa: The Icelandic Wool Sweater Guide

Pullover or cardigan, which size, what a real hand-knitted lopapeysa costs and how to spot one — from a family sweater shop in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.

5 key mental health and wellbeing benefits to take up knitting and crochet

Why is knitting good for you and your brain and why is it so therapeutic? Have you heard the phrase: Knit your way to happiness?!! It is said that knitting every day has good effects on calmness an...

The authentic Icelandic sweater - Lopapeysa

When you buy “Greek Feta” or “French Champagne,” you can rest assured that you’re getting nothing other than an authentic item made in the country it claims to be from. How come, you ask? Both thes...

Is the Icelandic sweater slowly being killed ?

The downfall of the Icelandic sweater and the reason you should check twice before buying one. The Icelandic Lopapeysa has been a best friend to the working men and women of Iceland for ages. The s...