Lettlopi yarn - 0052 Black Sheep Heather
Iceland’s most-knit yarn. 100% new Icelandic wool — light, warm and weather-honest, made by Ístex from the fleece of Icelandic sheep.
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Bought together in 7 of 16 recent orders
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Overview
- Colour: Black Sheep Heather (No. 0052)
- Ball: 50 g ≈ 100 m
- Needles: 4.5–5.5 mm
- Gauge: 18 sts / 10 cm
- Fibre: 100% Icelandic wool
- Spun in Iceland by Ístex
The yarn
The classic lopapeysa yarn
Léttlopi is the yarn most Icelandic sweater patterns are written for — light, warm and weather-resistant, spun by Ístex from pure Icelandic wool. If a pattern simply says lopi, this is usually the one it means.
How much do I need?
- Adult sweater: 12–16 balls
- Child sweater: 6–9 balls
- Hat or mittens: 1–2 balls
- Scarf: 3–4 balls
Rough guides — every pattern lists exact amounts per size. Buy one extra per colour; dye lots can vary between orders. Knitting your first lopapeysa? Start with our guide, or browse free patterns.
Shipping, duties & care
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US & Canada orders — duties & taxes are collected at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery — no customs bills, no courier fees. How it works
Returns — unused yarn in original condition; see our return policy.
Care — air finished garments rather than washing; when needed, hand-wash cool and dry flat.
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Knit it in black sheep heather
Kits that use this colour (0052) as the main colour — yarn, pattern and everything in one box.
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