'Everybody in Iceland has three lopapeysas: one that their mother knitted for them, one that their grandmother made them, and one that someone left at their house after a party.' - Mikael Hannes, Icelander.
In Iceland there's a piece of knitwear that everybody has but no one has bought: the lopapeysa, or 'lopi' for short. This sweater made from unspun Icelandic wool is a treasured piece of the island's culture passed down from generation to generation, used and cherished. In this guide, Joan of Dark and Kyle Cassidy take you on an 800-mile adventure around Iceland's breathtaking landscapes to explore and experience the island's rich knitting tradition and to show you how to make your very own lopi-style knits.
By interviewing local experts, wool producers and knitters they trace the history of the patterns and along the way meet rock stars, professors and designers who share their knitting-related stories and reveal some of their country's hidden gems. From isolated waterfalls, hot springs and iconic movie locations to beautiful Icelandic horses, giant glaciers and erupting volcanos, the book is full of stunning photographs at every turn.
The journey inspired 12 beautiful lopi-style knitting patterns all presented here with photographs, charts and detailed instructions to carefully guide you through each project whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced knitter. So pick up your needles and spend some time in the land of ice and fire! Work your way through the projects from the traditional sweater to gloves and hats, a cosy jumper dress and stylish headbands all while finding out why the lopapeysa is so special and so individual to Iceland.
- ISBN10 1789941350
- ISBN13 9781789941357
- Publish Date 10 November 2022
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Out of Print 1 May 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English