Icelandic wool yarn

Álafoss Lopi - Icelandic Wool Yarn

The bulky lopi — twice the warmth, half the time

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About the yarn

The bulky lopi — twice the warmth, half the time

Álafoss Lopi is the original bulky Icelandic wool, spun by Ístex from 100% new wool. Roughly twice the thickness of Léttlopi, it knits up fast on big needles into dense, weatherproof garments — the choice for outdoor sweaters, jackets and blankets that have to stand up to real winter.

At a glance

Weight: Bulky
Ball: 100 g ≈ 100 m
Gauge: 13 sts / 10 cm
Needles: 6–6.5 mm
Fibre: 100% Icelandic wool
Care: Hand wash, dry flat
Best for: Outdoor sweaters, jackets & blankets

Alafoss Lopi - 0005 Black Heather

$9.96

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Alafoss Lopi - 0008 Light Denim Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0010 Denim Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0047 Happy Red

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Alafoss Lopi - 0051 White

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Alafoss Lopi - 0052 Black Sheep Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0053 Acorn Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0054 Light Ash Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0056 Ash Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0057 Grey Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0058 Dark Grey Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0059 Black

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Alafoss Lopi - 0085 Oatmeal Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0086 Light Beige Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 0118 Navy

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Alafoss Lopi - 0159 Orchid

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Alafoss Lopi - 0163 Dark Soft Purple

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Alafoss Lopi - 0709 Midnight Blue

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Alafoss Lopi - 0867 Chocolate Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 1230 Highland Green

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Alafoss Lopi - 1231 Garden Green

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Alafoss Lopi - 1232 Arctic Exposure

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Alafoss Lopi - 1233 Space Blue

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Alafoss Lopi - 1234 Blue Tweed

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Alafoss Lopi - 1235 Ray Of Light

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Alafoss Lopi - 1236 Burnt Orange

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Alafoss Lopi - 1237 Sheep Sorrel

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Alafoss Lopi - 1238 Dusk Red

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Alafoss Lopi - 1239 Winter Morning

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Alafoss Lopi - 1240 Dark Magenta

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Alafoss Lopi - 1242 Oxblood Red

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Alafoss Lopi - 9958 Light Indigo

$9.96

Alafoss Lopi - 9959 Indigo

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Alafoss Lopi - 9961 Bordeaux Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9962 Ruby Red Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9964 Golden Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9965 Chartreuse Green Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9966 Cypress Green Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9967 Teal Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9969 Fuchsia Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9971 Amber Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9972 Ecru Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9973 Wheat Heather

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Alafoss Lopi - 9974 Light Grey Tweed

$9.96

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Alafoss Lopi - 9975 Black Tweed

$9.96

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Alafoss Lopi - 9976 Beige Tweed

$9.96

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Alafoss Lopi - 9983 Apple Green

$9.96

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Alafoss Lopi - 9987 Dark Olive

$9.96

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Einir Alafoss Lopi wool sweater knitting kit

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Not sure which lopi?

Which lopi is right for you?

Pick the right weight for your project — the highlighted row is the yarn on this page.

Yarn	Weight	Gauge	Needles	Best for
Einband	Lace	23 sts	2.5–4 mm	Shawls, lace, fine work
Léttlopi Most popular	Aran	18 sts	4.5–5 mm	The classic lopapeysa, hats, mittens
Álafoss Lopi	Bulky	13 sts	6–6.5 mm	Outerwear, blankets, fast sweaters
Jöklalopi	Super bulky	9 sts	8–9 mm	Very warm, very quick knits
Plötulopi	Unspun plates	varies	4.5–6 mm	Softest, lightest lopi — single or doubled

Good to know

Álafoss Lopi questions, answered

How is Álafoss Lopi different from Léttlopi?

It is roughly twice as thick. You knit it on 6–6.5 mm needles at 13 stitches per 10 cm, so garments grow much faster and come out denser and warmer. Most traditional lopapeysa patterns are written for Léttlopi — check which yarn your pattern calls for.

How much do I need for a sweater?

Bulky sweaters take fewer, bigger skeins than Léttlopi ones. Every pattern lists exact quantities per size, and our knitting kits include exactly what you need.

Is it itchy?

Like all lopi it has a rustic, hardwearing feel that softens with washing and wear — it is made to be worn over a layer. For soft next-to-skin yarn, see Kambgarn.

Can I see the colours before buying?

Screens lie about wool. Our Lopi colour cards show every shade in real yarn.

Álafoss Lopi — the bulky Icelandic wool yarn

Álafoss Lopi is a bulky, single-ply lopi spun by Ístex from 100% pure new Icelandic wool. Roughly twice the thickness of Léttlopi, it knits up fast on 6–6.5 mm needles into dense, warm garments — the choice for outdoor sweaters, jackets, blankets and rugs that have to stand up to real weather.

The fleece of the Icelandic sheep carries two fibres: a soft, insulating inner coat and a long, water-repellent outer coat. Spun together loosely, they make a yarn that is remarkably light for its warmth and naturally resistant to wind and drizzle — the reason the lopapeysa became Iceland's national sweater.

Planning a bigger project? Our Lopi colour cards show every Álafoss Lopi shade in real yarn — screens never quite tell the truth about wool.