Yarn: Istex Léttlopi

Benefits: Traditionally used for Lopapeysa, or Icelandic colorwork sweaters, these 100% Icelandic wool yarn balls come in a vast array of heathered colors. The sheep bred for lopi grow a double coat - a durable outer layer and a soft and lofty inner fiber layer - and both are used to spin a yarn that benefits from all their qualities. Since these come already wound into balls, all you need to do is pick a project and get your needles/hooks ready!

Yardage: 109 yards / 100 meters	Put up: Ball - ready to go!
Recommended Needle Size: US 6-8 (4-5mm) Hook Size: US G-H	Knit Gauge: 18 stitches per 4 inches Crochet Gauge: coming soon!
Washing Instructions: Hand wash in cool water using wool soap. Lay flat to dry.	Origin: Iceland
Fiber: 100% Icelandic New Wool	Sheen: Matte
Physical Weight: 1.75 ounces / 50g	Texture: Loosely twisted woolen-spun rustic yarn softens with use and washing. Light halo.

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Links to Needles: Chiaogoo Red Cord Needles

Links to Project Ideas:

Riddari by Védís Jónsdóttir for Ístex
Skógafjall by Dianna Walla
Maja Cardigan by Hélène Magnússon (*free!)
Salt Spring Toque by Sachiko Burgin (*free!)

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