Plötulopi Traditional Icelandic Wool
This is the un-spun single ply yarn that is the favorite of the native Icelandic knitters for garments of all kinds. Similar to pencil roving, it can be knitted with multiple strands held as one. Since Plötulopi is an unspun yarn, it is fragile to knit; however, due to the length of the fibers, it knits into a sweater that is both sturdy and soft. Breaks while knitting are easily patched back together with no harm done.
Two strands of Plötulopi is equivalent in gauge to Létt-Lopi, four strands is equivalent to Alafoss Lopi. You can also mix it directly with Einband or Létt-Lopi for more special effects. One of the most intriguing uses of this unspun wool is the mixing of colors to achieve new colors and degradé effects. This wool will most definitely open more creative doors for you.
This unique wool is sold by weight as a one-ply, flat roll, called a "plate". Each plate is 100 g (3.5 oz) plates with about 328 yards (300 m).
The gauge of course will vary depending on the number of plies used and the size of the needles used. Because of this it is imperative that you swatch this yarn in the manner in which you intend to use it. If you are knitting in the round, you should swatch in the round.
Gauge-1 ply: 19 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 4½ mm (US 7) needles.
Gauge-2 ply: 14 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 5½ mm (US 9).
For lists of patterns in Lopi books, see More Information below.
- 100g plates
- 328 yards per plate
- 100% pure Icelandic Wool
- Hand wash dry flat
Gauge-1 ply: 19 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 4½ mm (US 7) needles.
Gauge-2 ply: 14 sts to 10 cm (4") over St st using size 5½ mm (US 9).
Book 26: Patterns # 6, 8, 9, 16, 18, and 19
Book 27: Patterns # 3, 4, 17, 20
Book 28: Patterns # 1, 18, 19
Book 29: Patterns # 1, 13, 17
Book 30: Patterns # 4, 5, 10, 20, 23, 24
Book 31: Patterns # 4, 5, 9, 21, 24
Book 32: Patterns # 4, 20
Book 33: Patterns # 6, 7, 9, 11, 15
Book 34: Patterns # 13, 18, 21, 22
31 Reviews
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Plotulopi
Love the colors and the texture. Took a class on Icelandic Lopapeysa and the sample sweater turned out beautifully. Very interesting and pleased to work with this unspun and traditional yarn. Thank you Handknitting.
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Haven't knitted with it yet...
...but it looks and feels exactly as soft and pliable as promised, and I can't wait to get started! The mere fact that you managed to get it to me at all in the face of a global pandemic speaks volumes - thank you so much for making it happen!
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Wonderful communication
I had a wonderful experience! The items I wanted were no longer available, I was contacted and given alternate suggestions. Very appreciated!
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Excellent quality - beautiful yarn!
this yarn is gorgeous and it was delivered promptly. Very pleased with it - knitting up beautifully.
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All serious knitters MUST try this yarn
I am an intermediate knitter doing mostly stranded colorwork. I was on the fence for a long time about attempting to work with unspun Icelandic yarn. I was scared off by all the comments about how easily the yarn breaks. I currently have 15 inches (using up one full plate of yarn) on my needles and have experienced only one yarn breakage. I am amazed at how soft and light this yarn is - much nicer than lette lopi. I would highly encourage any knitter to take a chance with this yarn. I also love the fact that you get so much yardage for the very affordable price. I cannot sing the praises of unseen enough. You will not be sorry you tried it.
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Traditional Unspun Icelandic Wool
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Just what I needed
Was gifted two wheels of this yarn and needed two more to finish a sweater. Handknitting supplied just what I needed quickly and at a reasonable price. Very pleased.
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