• 59 Black
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 5 Black Heather
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 51 White
  • Lettlopi Icelantic wool yarn, 52 Black Sheep
  • 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

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.

Links to Needles:  Chiaogoo Red Cord Needles

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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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Customer Reviews

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Barbara A.
Felting yarns

Icelandic yarns are rough and itchy but felt well. I would use them as trim or part of a pattern on a felted garment or hat.

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Francine H.

Love the look and feel.

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Linda R.G.
Tension trouble

This year is good for sweaters and loose tension. I used to much tension trying to make socks. The yarn kept breaking. It’s been a long time since I knitted with pure wool.

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Lynn T.
Lettlopi love

This yarn is so beautiful and toasty warm. I’m crocheting a long cardigan for myself with it, and having a blast doing it!
I actually ordered 6 more skeins of it because I’m going to run out soon.
I can’t wait to finish this project and wear the cardigan!

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Laura B.
Lettlopi-Amazing!

Such a fun yarn to work with!! Authentic color work!

Laura, thank you for the 5 star review of Lettlopi. Enjoy, Andrea

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