Einband
Einband is the laceweight Icelandic yarn, new for those of us outside of Iceland. Who would guess this wonderful, warm wool could take on such a delicate and feminine persona?
Einband is a "fingering" weight lace yarn spun mostly from the undercoat of the sheep. What it lacks in water resistance it more than makes up for in softness. When you have finished knitting your garment it is necessary to wash it carefully by hand in lukewarm water and wool wash or other delicate detergent. After washing, it becomes soft and manageable. Use a creme rinse or hair conditioner in the last rinse for extra softness, roll in towels and block to size.
Garments made with Einband stretch in a way similar to very fine lace weight yarns -- as it comes off the needles it will look small and shriveled. Thus it is imperative to knit or crochet a gauge swatch in the pattern stitch, then wash and block it before measuring. When the swatch is dry it is easy to measure and find the right needle size to meet gauge so that you will be sure to get accurate measurements in the finished garment.
- 50g skeins
- 245 yards per skein
- 100% pure Icelandic Wool
Gauge: 30 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 2½ mm (Old UK 13) (US 1).
Gauge: 17 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 4 mm (Old UK 8) (US 6).
Gauge: 15 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 6 mm (Old UK 4) (US 10).
11 Reviews
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Einband Laceweight Lopi Icelandic Wool
I was very pleatsed with my purchases from Handknitting, Einband Laceweight Lopi Icelandic Wool . The shipment arrived quickly with a surprise bonus. Thanks Handknitting for beind such a great place to do business!!!
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First time purchaser, AND I'LL BE BACK!
Lightening quick shipping! Nicely packaged as well. I'm very pleased and I'll be back for specialty yarns as I need them, for future projects.*****😊*****
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Beautiful Yarn
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Thankyou!
Beautiful yarn; texture is true to desciption, enjoyable to knit. Beautifully color. Timely, helpful interaction by email when I thought I might want to change my order. Arrived extremely quickly. Website works well
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Laceweight Lopi
Would definitely buy all if I could
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Einband purchase
very happy with this purchase. Yarn arrived quickly and carefully packaged -all at a great price! thank you!
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Great product
Great product, selection and price. Handknitting.com is the first place to look for online yarn. Fast shipping too!
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First order
I was impressed with the speed with which I received my yarn! As for the yarn, itself, it’s a little stiff, but I expect it will soften up a bit when I block it.
