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Valkyrja - Icelandic Wool Cardigan - Ivory Beige

Valkyrja - Icelandic Wool Cardigan - Ivory Beige - icelandicstore.is

Buttoned cardigan

Valkyrja - Icelandic Wool Cardigan - Light Beige

Hand-knitted cardigan with buttons · 3-ply Plötulopi · Light beige with a zigzag yoke

$395.00

A lopapeysa you can open. Button it to the neck outdoors, wear it open indoors, and take it off without pulling wool over your head. Knitted by hand in Iceland in beige, brown, black and white.

What you get with Valkyrja

Opens down the front with buttons, so it goes on and comes off like a jacket
Three strands of unspun Plötulopi knitted together: the thicker of our two Plötulopi knits
Hand-knitted in Iceland and entitled to the protected name Icelandic lopapeysa
Six sizes, XS to XXL, each with its chest, length and sleeve measurement in the size table

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100% Icelandic wool
Hand-knitted in Iceland
Buttons to the neck

Size & fit

Size	Chest width	Length to neck	Sleeve (underarm)
XS	47 cm / 18.5 in	62 cm / 24.4 in	46 cm / 18.1 in
S	50 cm / 19.7 in	64 cm / 25.2 in	46 cm / 18.1 in
M	53 cm / 20.9 in	64 cm / 25.2 in	47 cm / 18.5 in
L	57 cm / 22.4 in	65 cm / 25.6 in	48 cm / 18.9 in
XL	60 cm / 23.6 in	65 cm / 25.6 in	48 cm / 18.9 in
XXL	63 cm / 24.8 in	66 cm / 26.0 in	48 cm / 18.9 in

Measured flat: chest is the width across the front, length from neck to hem, sleeve from underarm to cuff. Lopapeysur are cut generously and are worn over a shirt or light layer. Between sizes? Here is how to measure a sweater you already own.

Description

Valkyrja is a hand-knitted Icelandic cardigan with a round neck and buttons down the front. It is knitted in Iceland from 3-ply Plötulopi: three strands of unspun Icelandic wool worked together.

The body is Light Beige Heather (0003). Zigzag bands in White (0001), Black Sheep Heather (1033) and Brown Heather (0009) circle the yoke and return above the cuffs and the hem.

Sizes XS to XXL. In our photo it sits at the hip; the size table gives chest, length and sleeve for every size. Icelandic wool can feel rough on bare skin, so wear it over a layer.

Care: hand wash in lukewarm water with wool soap, do not soak, dry flat.

Product facts

Material: 100% Icelandic wool, 3-ply Plötulopi (three strands of unspun wool knitted together)
Made: Hand-knitted in Iceland
Main colour: Light Beige Heather (0003)
Pattern colours: White (0001), Black Sheep Heather (1033), Brown Heather (0009)
Style: Cardigan with a round neck and buttons down the front
Pattern: Zigzag bands on the yoke, repeated above the cuffs and the hem
Sizes: XS to XXL, see the size table
Warmth: Extremely warm. Three strands of Plötulopi make this our thickest knit, made for an Icelandic winter
Care: hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild wool soap; do not leave it to soak; press the water out, never wring; dry flat
Protected name: qualifies as an “Icelandic lopapeysa” (Íslensk lopapeysa), a name protected in Iceland since 2020
Origin: Iceland
EAN: 2886354100591

Care

Hand Washing: Icelandic wool sweaters should be hand-washed in lukewarm water using a mild detergent that's suitable for wool; Lopasápa
Avoid Agitation: Gently swish the sweater in the water without rubbing or twisting it, as wool is susceptible to damage when wet.
Rinsing: Thoroughly rinse the sweater in lukewarm water until all soap residue is removed.
Drying: Press out excess water without wringing, and lay the sweater flat on a towel to air dry. Avoid hanging or exposing it to direct heat or sunlight.
Storage: Store the wool sweater in a dry and cool place, preferably folded. Avoid using plastic bags, as they can trap moisture and cause damage. More info

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Returns — unused items in original condition within 30 days; see our returns policy.

Valkyrja - Icelandic Wool Cardigan - Light Beige

$395.00

Hand-knitted in Iceland

One sweater, one pair of hands

Every lopapeysa we sell is knitted by hand in Iceland from Icelandic wool, by knitters who have made hundreds of them. It takes days, not minutes — and it shows in the yoke.

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Why you'll love it

One zigzag, three timesThe band of brown, black and white zigzags that circles the yoke comes back above the ribbing at both cuffs and at the hem.
Four quiet coloursThe body is Light Beige Heather. The pattern is White, Brown Heather and Black Sheep Heather. Nothing bright.
Named for the valkyriesValkyrja is the Icelandic word for a valkyrie. In the Prose Edda, valkyries are the women Odin sends to every battle to decide who falls and who wins.
Knitted by hand, so no two matchEach Valkyrja is knitted by hand in Iceland. Yours will differ slightly in shade and stitch from the one in the photo.
Light for a thick knitPlötulopi is wool that has not been spun. Ístex, which makes it, says garments knitted from two or three strands are exceptionally light and airy, and surprisingly strong once knitted.
Wool with two kinds of fibreÍstex describes the Icelandic fleece as two fibres in one: fine, soft inner fibres that insulate, and long, strong outer fibres that resist the weather.

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Questions people ask before they buy

Does it close with buttons or a zip?

Buttons. The cardigan in our photo has eight round, silver-coloured buttons with a spiral pattern, set from the hem to the top of the neckband, so you can wear it closed to the throat or open.

Is there a pullover with the same pattern?

Yes. Skjaldmey is our pullover with the same zigzag yoke in the same beige, brown and white. You will find it among our hand-knitted sweaters.

How does it fit, and which size should I take?

The size table gives the chest measured flat, from underarm to underarm, so double it for the measurement all the way round: size S is 50 cm flat, 100 cm round. In our photo the cardigan sits at the hip and is not tight in the body or the sleeves. Lay a cardigan you like flat, measure it the same way and pick the nearest size. If it is still not right, an unworn Valkyrja can be exchanged within 30 days of delivery; the return postage is yours to pay.

Is it itchy?

On bare skin it can be. Icelandic wool is not merino: the long, strong outer fibres that make it hard-wearing are not as fine as the inner ones. A cardigan is worn over other clothes anyway, so choose a top with a collar or a polo neck if your neck is sensitive.

How do I wash it?

By hand, in lukewarm water of about 30°C with a wool soap. Move it gently and do not leave it to soak: Ístex, which makes the yarn, advises against soaking anything knitted from Plötulopi. Press the water out without wringing and dry it flat on a towel, away from heat and direct sun.

What makes it an "Icelandic lopapeysa"?

Íslensk lopapeysa (Icelandic lopapeysa) has been a protected designation of origin in Iceland since 2020, registered by MAST, the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority. A sweater may use the name only if it is hand-knitted in Iceland, in the round and without seams, from new lopi wool shorn from Icelandic sheep, with a patterned yoke. The rules say the sweater may be open or closed, so a cardigan counts.