Icelandic wool yarn
Bulky Lopi - Jöklalopi Icelandic Wool Yarn
The thickest lopi — super bulky, super fast
About the yarn
The thickest lopi — super bulky, super fast
At a glance
- Weight
- Super bulky
- Ball
- 100 g ≈ 60 m
- Gauge
- 9 sts / 10 cm
- Needles
- 8–9 mm
- Fibre
- 100% Icelandic wool
- Care
- Hand wash, dry flat
- Best for
- Chunky knits, rugs & quick warm sweaters
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| 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 |
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Super bulky yarn. 100% new wool. 100 g (3.5 oz) approx. 60 m (66 yd). Gauge: 10 sts to 10 cm(4") over St st using size 8 - 9 mm(Old UK 0-00) (US 11-13).
From Iceland, this 100% pure wool yarn has a tradition of quality. Icelandic wool is lighter, warmer, and more water-resistant than that found elsewhere. Over the centuries, our wool has developed to ensure as much protection as possible from the harsh northern climate. Icelandic sheep therefore maintain their unique properties which make Lopi such an outstanding yarn. Icelandic sheep fleece is double layered, and in the same way that the sheep are kept warm and dry, the wearers of Lopi can expect the same results. The inner layer of light fine fibers are soft and crinkly, insulating well against the cold, while the outer fibers are long and course and smooth - and as a result, water repellent. These fibers are irregular, and they create air spaces when loosely bound together. The two combined create a light but sturdy water resistant yarn