Lopi Léttlopi (Lite Lopi) Yarn - Wool Worsted

Rather than the expected "workhorse yarn" I was hoping to work with, I noticed that there is little to no elasticity in the yarn so if you pull/tug your tension even just a little too tight, the working yarn easily breaks away; a looser wrist/pattern is needed with this yarn. That being said, the scratchy tendencies minimize after soaking in some lanolin, and does a very good job keeping warmth and moisture controlled (made house slippers with this yarn). It also does block exceptionally well...

The purchase price and process were great. The yarn is a little scratchy, which is why I don't use it more. I figure there won't be enough to make for much scratchiness, but the colors are just right for my project. I'm planning a lopapeysa inspired by Natalie Rumba on Facebook, going off a pattern book Lopi #34, but I will mostly use Lamb's Pride. I am winging it since the Icelandic knitter doesn't have a website or book of patterns, but there are many examples of her ideas on Facebook. WEBS...

I do love this yarn from Iceland; pure wool from the Icelandic sheep. The fibers are more course and stiff but once knit are very flexible and have a softness that is surprising. But, be aware that it is going to be "itchy" if you aren't familiar with this kind of natural wool. I use my shampoo and conditioner when I block my finished products which make it less scratchy. This fiber is known for its warm and water repellent qualities. The colors are lovely with a soft heather quality. I will be...

I have used this yarn for sweaters a few times. It's great for people who are hard on clothes because it's sturdy and doesn't stretch. And I machine wash on cold gentle and dry on low--no shrinkage. Also great if you're a "loose" knitter like me. It's not soft at all and can be scratchy. I always wear turtlenecks under my sweaters. Lite Lopi has a great color selection but it's too bad that Webs never seems to have them all in stock.

My favorite for outerwear projects! Lovely color options, beautiful depth to the yarn. Lightweight and warm, easy to work with.

I have used Lettlopi a few times before and it makes very warming garments.

I like the color and weight. I'm using it for hats.

I have knit with Lopi yarns for many years, and have enjoyed using their sweater patterns. Lite Lopi has been my yarn of choice in the last 10 years. I went on an extended online search for a particular color called Galaxy through the pandemic and finally found it. I will continue to use Lopi's Icelandic patterns and the various wools they make.

Lettlopi is one of my favorite yarns to use. The price and quality are both great, and I love that I can make a sweater with it for only $50-60. I ordered this yarn because WEBS did not have enough of the colorway at their physical location. It shipped out quickly, and I received all the same dye lot. No complaints here!

I first discovered Lopi yarns while traveling in Iceland many years ago and have continued to purchase it to make warm sweaters, hats and gloves. It is a hearty, sturdy wool from sheep that are bred to withstand harsh climate conditions. This particular purchase in the deep red color is for a hat in the school color of a college-bound friend.