Istex Alafosslopi Yarn
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Istex Alafosslopi Yarn
Benefits:
Álafosslopi is a thick wool yarn, that is unspun, the oldest wool yarn still in production in Iceland. It is excellent for knitting outdoor wear and super cozy garments. This is a favorite yarn for colorwork and comes in a wide variety of colors, affordable too.
Colors that are not in stock can be drop-shipped directly to you from Istex with no added expense.
Block with a little hair conditioner and your project will be a little softer. This yarn get softer over time, but it will always be scratchy to some.
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Yardage: 109 yds. / 100 m |
Put Up: Ball, ready to go |
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Recommended US Needle Size:9 - 10.5 (5.5 - 6.5mm)Hook Size: I - J |
Knit Gauge: 13 - 15 sts. per 4 “ Crochet Gauge: |
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Washing Instructions: Hand wash in cool water and wool soap (Conditioning Wash). Lay flat to dry. |
Origin: Iceland |
| Fiber: 100% Icelandic New Wool |
Sheen: Matte |
| Physical Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g | Texture: Bulky Woolen-Spun yarn. It feels dry and grabby. |
Links to Yarns you might like: Very similar yarn but worsted weight, Lettlopi.
Links to Needles: Chiagoo Red Cord Needles
Links to Project Ideas:
The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits
Fjelltur Sweater by Lív Ulven
Villmarksgenseren (The Wilderness Sweater) by Linka Neumann
Links to New & Notable: (this is a collection in Shopify, link to it, it will update monthly)
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