• Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 5 Black Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 51 White
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 56 Light Grey
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 58 Dark Grey
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 59 Black
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 54 Pale Grey
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 85 Oatmeal Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1404 Glacial Blue Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1406 Spring Green Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1407 Pine Green Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1409 Garnet Red Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1412 Pink Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1417 Frostbite
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1419 Barley
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1700 Air Blue
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1701 Fjord Blue
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1702 Milkyway
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1703 Mimosa
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1704 Apricot
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1705 Royal Fuchsia
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1707 Peat Red
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9418 Stone Blue Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9419 Ocean Blue
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9420 Navy Blue
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9421 Celery Green Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9426 Golden Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9427 Rust
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9432 Grape Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 9434 Hair Red
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 86 Light Beige
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1402 Heaven Blue Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 1405 Bottle Green Heather

Istex Lettlopi Yarn

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Color: 0005 Black Heather

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Description

Istex Léttlopi – 100% Icelandic Wool Yarn

There’s something almost mythic about knitting with Léttlopi. Spun from the fleece of Icelandic sheep — a breed that grows a unique double coat, with a durable outer layer and a soft, lofty inner fiber — this yarn carries centuries of tradition in every ball. It’s the  classic choice for Lopapeysa, the iconic Icelandic colorwork sweater, and once you feel its rustic warmth and see the depth of its heathered colors, you’ll understand why knitters keep coming back to it.

Léttlopi comes pre-wound into balls and ready to knit straight from the shelf — no winding needed.

Why Knitters Love Léttlopi

  • 100% Icelandic wool from a double-coated breed — durable outer fiber + soft lofty inner fiber
  • Loosely twisted woolen-spun construction with a light halo that softens beautifully with wear and washing
  • Matte finish with rich, heathered color depth — ideal for colorwork
  • The traditional yarn for Lopapeysa and Icelandic colorwork sweaters
  • Comes pre-wound in balls — ready to knit right away

Yarn Specs

  • Fiber: 100% Icelandic New Wool
  • Weight: Worsted/Aran (#4)
  • Yardage: 109 yards / 100m per 50g ball
  • Needle Size: US 6–8 (4–5mm)
  • Hook Size: US G–H
  • Knit Gauge: 18 stitches per 4 inches
  • Care: Hand wash in cool water with wool soap, lay flat to dry
  • Sheen: Matte
  • Origin: Iceland
  • Put Up: Ball — ready to go!

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About the Yarn

Istex Lettlopi is an aran-weight woolen-spun yarn sourced from Icelandic sheep. Their double-coat results in two fiber types spun together to create the ultimate yarn known for exceptional warmth and durability. Note that some people find Lettlopi too scratchy to wear next to skin, so instead they opt to use it for outerwear garments.

The Benefits

Lettlopi comes in a wide variety of beautiful heathered colors already wound into balls and ready to use. The long staple length from Icelandic sheep coats result in a yarn that lasts a lifetime with minimal pilling, it can often be passed down across generations.

Gauge
4.5 sts. per inch
US Needle
US 6-8, 4-5mm
Hook Size
G-H, 4.5-5mm
Yardage
109 yds.
Construction
Single ply
Origin
Iceland
Fiber(s)
100% Icelandic Wool
Yarn Weight
Aran
Physical Weight
1.75 oz./50 grams
Care
Hand wash in cool water using wool soap, lay flat to dry
Brand
Istex
Put Up
Ball
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