Handmade Icelandic Sweaters - Why They're Unique & Where to Buy Them

[@sylvienguyen3361]

This episode is particularly appreciated. Purchasing authentically made sweaters, Icelandic wool and Icelandic knit, are essential for supporting the Icelandic shops, knitters..... As a knitter, my opinion these sweaters are worth the purchase price. The sweaters are gorgeous and far superior to copies. For those who knit, the yarn is wonderful to work with.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Agreed. 😊

[@justonemorestitch]

I couldn't agree more. I was hooked as soon as she said they have yarn lol. I couldn't find the store like fast enough.

[@sylvienguyen3361]

@@justonemorestitch I may order more Lettlopi yarn from the web site, but there is a cardigan that tempts me.

[@justonemorestitch]

@sylvienguyen I ordered a cardigan as well it got here really fast and talk about HEAVY. I love it!

[@eivlysdranoel]

I spent 3 weeks in Iceland last summer, was overwhelmed by its beauty. When I came home, I bought some Icelandic wool and knit a typical Icelandic sweater for my granddaughter. Then in February my second granddaughter was born and I knit the same sweater for her but open in the front. My twin daughters loved them so much that they asked me to knit one for them... They chose beautiful colors and so within three months I have knit four Icelandic sweaters! This winter I'll be knitting one for me in the more thin wool ;) Thanks for the video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Wow!! That’s awesome and great job on getting them done so quickly. My pleasure and thanks for watching!

[@eivlysdranoel]

@@AllThingsIceland Hehe! When I start knitting or reading, I completely ignore everything else :) Similar to being in a trance...

[@amianderson8866]

Your reply made me so happy to read. Knitting for loved ones is the 2nd best to getting a love-gift. Love wins!!

[@RobertClaeson]

You're the greatest tourism and culture ambassador of Iceland I've viewed for a long time.

[@poiuytqwertyify]

Omg, I squealed when I saw the giant pile of sweaters in that shop!!! It's my dream 😍 I hope to someday visit Iceland and get one of them!

[@AllThingsIceland]

I hope you do too! So much fun to be in there.

[@annaleonardi6299]

@@AllThingsIceland HOW CAN WE IN THE USA ORDER ONE

[@luceafarul579]

@@annaleonardi6299 Etsy, plenty of them

[@alanwchase7449]

I visited Reykjavik several years ago and made it a priority to visit this shop.The variety of items for sale here will simply stun the senses.I didn't purchase a sweater,but I found a blanket that I continue to enjoy to this day. Top notch quality ,well worth the money.

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

I bought a beautiful purple sweater at that shop back in the mid-90's and it is still in perfect condition to this day. Even though I live in northern New England, I can only wear it on the coldest days because, like you said, it is so warm and cozy that I over heat. I use it as my outer layer often throughout the winter, no coat required. When I had a stop over in Iceland a couple of years ago I wanted to pick up another one but could not find the store. I can see from your video that it has moved to a new location so now I will make sure I look harder for it the next time I have a stop over (or hopefully, a longer visit). Great video. Thanks

[@AllThingsIceland]

😊 My pleasure

[@sutash9043]

I wouldn`t say it's expensive. Costly, yes. But worth every cent. And besides if animal welfare is guaranteed in the production process, I'm down. (But I live in Uruguay, a little country on the antlantic coast of South America. It'd cost a fortune to ship it here being already a costly item. :-( But I'll have mine. Oh yes. Just that I'll have to go buy it personally in Iceland yaaay!! PD: Your Icelandic sounds soooo great!! Pronunciation ON POINT! :-D

[@doucelait1]

Wow my husband is from Uruguay. We live in the US and I am thinking to send a blanket from Iceland to my sister in law in Uruguay. Your country is small but phenomenal in soccer, mate and meat. Go Suarez!!

[@TwixyNo]

Uruguay is terrific! They got ahead of the pandemic!!!

[@simonewilliamson6766]

I bought a lot of Icelandic wool to make my own knit piece when I visited. I thought about getting one of those sweaters and although they are lovely, I'm glad I made my own. Plus, I didn't have room in my luggage!

[@AllThingsIceland]

😊 Great idea.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Good for you. I'm sure it's alot less expensive.

[@elizabethblakley2876]

I don't think I'll ever go to iceland but I'm so happy that you've found a wonderful life there. God Bless you seem like such a kind soul.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Aww, thank you very much for the lovely comment.

[@HabbaHeimisdottir]

I can attest to the jumpers being sturdy, my grandma passed hers down to me and I still use it :) She knitted it herself decades ago.

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

Same, my bf is Icelandic and he has 3 made by his grandma, who is dead, and he's now 49.

[@renaeweidman]

Hi Jules! I was in Iceland back in November 2022. It was very rainy every day so there were no northern lights. I wasn't disappointed because I had watched your video and one other and was obsessed to get one of these sweaters! My last day I was the first person in the store and had such a beautiful experience! The ladies, including the one in this video, were so kind and nice. I ordered a custom sweater and one month to the day it was in my hands all the way to California. It is now a prized possession and I know I will have it the rest of my days. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. I enjoyed every minute there and can't wait to go again!

[@shelleybergen1232]

We were in Iceland in May 2022 and thanks to recommendations from people like yourself we headed to the Handknitters Association and bought ourselves each a sweater and love them!!! For us the sweaters were about $400 CAD but they are so worth it! It's winter here now so looking forward to heading out for some outdoor adventures with our Icelandic sweaters! Highly recommend!! Love your videos!!

[@thisoldnurse1521]

I mentioned to you before about the “Lopi” sweater fashion rage here in East Coast Canada🇨🇦 in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. You have described the wool perfectly and yes regarding the washing you can get a lanolin soap ( made from oil from sheep) to wash your sweater. But you don’t have to use that soap, I used a gentle soap and it washed mine often and it is sturdy. Not only that, yes they are waterproof, I always used mine, as did my sister and my friends when we went cross-country skiing. The patterns, I made cardigans (button up) yoke as well as the pullover yoked Lopi sweaters. They are lovely and easy to knit 🧶 you should learn how to make these sweaters. They are easy to make for someone learning to knit. Use circular needles and they knit up fast, they look complicated because you carry the colours in the yoke but it isn’t hard at all. ( I taught my sister years ago how to make them) I think I still have my “Lopi” pattern books here somewhere.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for the added information. I'm hoping to finish my lopapeysa soon.

[@sswan9689]

I remember these sweaters in the 70's. I grew up in upstate NY and I think I had one 👍🏽

[@thisoldnurse1521]

@@sswan9689 ​ yes I know they were very popular in the '70's, at the university I attended in New Brunswick, Canada. Maine borders on our province.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Buy the blue one!!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

😊

[@shanipie3]

Those lopapeysas are made for you! They all look amazing on you! ❤

[@evelien30]

The gloves are amazing too. I had a pair from this shop for many years and I got a lot of compliments on them. The second time I went to Iceland I got some extra wool from this shop to fix the gloves and sweaters because they won’t last for ever

[@AllThingsIceland]

Nice!

[@tanyag1160]

As a knitter I find this fascinating. I have yet to attempt colorwork, which is what we call the yoke designs here in the US. I would love one of those sweaters. So informative.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully, you get a chance to try the yoke design. 😊

[@pastlink]

I bought a lopapeysa from this association when I visited in 2013 too, and I still wear it to this day! Amazing quality, just like you said. I do struggle with the itching though ahahah, even with a shirt underneath at all times. But I love my sweater, so it is what it is :P Love your content Jewells! I had plans to revisit Iceland this year before the pandemic happened, and your videos help me get my fix in the meantime :) Cheers from Canada!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad your sweater is holding up well. Thanks! Cheers back to you. 😊

[@handsdowntoo7150]

Not sure if you've tried this, but I've found that a cold hand-wash with human shampoo/conditioner softens the wool and greatly reduces the itching :)

[@beatrizpena4565]

Omg as a knitter this is paradise to me. What a beautiful place!!! Thank you So much.

[@welcomwelcom9882]

Thank u Jules for another fascinating lesson on everything Iceland. Not only the perfect model for the gorgeous sweaters the best ambassador for Iceland. If your friend Nicole can do it so can u be in the Icelandic Parliament!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment. 🤗

[@tanyaseaman67]

As a knitter, I can tell you that these prices are low for the number of hours it takes to make one! So they are a bargain, as well as being lovely.

[@944gemma]

These Icelandic sweaters are just plain GORGEOUS!

[@moynkey]

Having my own lopapeysa is in my wants list

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳

[@veeniev.2890]

Wonderful video, Jewells. I love how you incorporate Icelandic history in your offerings. Please continue to share and educate us. You are a natural!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sherrilawton9804]

@@AllThingsIceland honestly, jules, you may have a wonderful career as an ambassador for Iceland! You are a natural.

[@coolsteven2]

Thank you for this! Wanted to learn more about lopapeysa and landed on this video. I wanted to knit one since it might be a while before I visit but look forward to getting an authentic one.

[@daviddambrosio8247]

What a welcome distraction from that other thing I am trying not to think about too much today.

[@AllThingsIceland]

😊

[@jakebermel6193]

That "Eyjafjallajökull" was such a flex. :)

[@AllThingsIceland]

😂

[@user-hx2dn9kx2d]

My bf was given a sweater that belonged to his great grandfather, it was made by his grandmother decades ago, we just came back from our trip and bought with us tons a yarn, i want to made him a sweater 💙 We bought a few sweaters, hats and gloves from that store too ! They were very helpful telling us what kind and how much product we needed. I love the fact that you can order your own sweater online and they will ship it to you if they dont have what you are looking for, i cant wait to be back

[@synteis]

They have such beautiful sweaters on their website!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Agreed!

[@synteis]

My two favourite options have gone on my Christmas wishlist

[@AllThingsIceland]

@@synteis Woohoo!

[@jaf7765]

I am so impressed that as an American who has moved to the country you are boosting your new country.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you for the lovely comment.

[@stephanieregan7540]

I bought a sweater dress from this shop when I went to Iceland a few years ago. 🙂

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome! How is it holding up?

[@stephanieregan7540]

@@AllThingsIceland It's holding up well. I've worn it a few times.

[@TheCarmelswan67]

Great video. The sweaters are beautiful.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@corrieschreiber6058]

I was in this store when I visited with my sister a few years ago. One of my biggest regrets was not buying a sweater. Guess I'll just have to come back eventually 💙

[@AllThingsIceland]

I hope you do come back in the near future. 🙂

[@joymitchell8110]

I just found your channel and I'm thrilled! I love knitting Icelandic sweaters so learning more about them was wonderful. Thanks for all the info. 😁

[@irisjones1137]

I was in Island in 1990 and purchased a gorgeous purple sweater with silver buttons, I still have it and now my daughter wears it. she brings it to me to wash by hand and dry flat, but it has held up nicely over the years. The little brush thing I got with it, I never used on it, but it has come n handy on some of my newer sweaters. As for the cost, it was pricey but I wouldn't necessarily say expensive. But then I spent a lot of money, and another good souvenir are the lava vases and urns.

[@AllThingsIceland]

That's awesome and thanks for sharing.

[@meredithheath5272]

I think the Icelandic sheep and horses are gorgeous

[@AllThingsIceland]

Likewise. 😊

[@Miami7]

When I lived up north I used to knit these Lopi Icelandic sweaters ALL the time! Because they are done on a larger needle they work up quickly. I’ve made them for all my family and good friends and several for myself. The more you wear them, the better they fit you and form to your body. And the less itchy they become. I liked making the lighter weight ones, since I never needed much to stay warm. Sadly, I even had one stolen that I had made in a moss green, ecru, and dark grey. If I ever go to Iceland, I will buy the yarn and make one there just to have it! But now I live in Florida so I don’t knit anymore, but they are fun to make!

[@rachelraye285]

As a knitter, I truly appreciate this video. I learned something new about how the sheep are herded and the authenticity placed with the yarn/ sweaters. Thank you!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and I’m glad it helped you to learn something. 😊

[@linphillips8331]

I thought that blue sweater was very striking on you; I hope you buy it!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks!!

[@kcoxgrosso]

I’ve been in that store! I buy wool yarn there every time I’m in Reykjavík. Good people. SO helpful.

[@AllThingsIceland]

It really is!

[@ninamenard8944]

On my bucket list ! I was actually looking for instructions on knitting these sweaters and, lo and behold, I found your channel ! Great to learn more about life in Iceland ‼️

[@fiegenfiegen]

A visit to the wool processors would be AWFULLY interesting if at all given the opportunity! Thank you for all the interesting and fun facts about the sweaters!

[@Knutwolf]

Have been stressed out about the election over here. Yes, you are right: watching you talking Icelandic sweaters is like taking a soothing bath for my nerves. Thank you!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 😊

[@Charl_19]

This is great, thank you so much for providing this resource for authentic Icelandic sweater! Peace and good health.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure. Peace and good Heath back to you. 😊

[@IzabellaRequiem]

I love those sweaters.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome!!

[@GooberFace32]

Visited this shop a couple of days ago; if you love yarn, knitting, crocheting, or nalbinding, it is the most dangerous store in Iceland 😂! I fully intend on taking advantage of the tax refund option after my visit comes to a close. Thanks for this video Jewells!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and so glad to hear that!! 🤗

[@mutedroar]

I love Icelandic sheep. I had two of them before I went to college (named Astrid and Hiccup) and they where the sweetest lil guys. The two fibers types in their coat is so amazing. I want to do a work stay on a farm in Iceland eventually, to see the way sheep are raised there since its so different from the US. I've visiting in April for a week first, and really want to hug a sheep. I will probably cry if I do lol

[@theravyshow2570]

Beautiful sweaters. What I love is that if you are large- hipped,like me, the yoke design makes you look broader shouldered which balances with your hips! Instant hourglass!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Good point!

[@Rachel_lyn]

Wow. Gorgeous sweaters. Your videos are great. I’m Icelandic, but sadly I’ve never been to Iceland. Thank you for the info and where to buy an authentic Icelandic sweater. 🙋🏼‍♀️💜🇨🇦

[@susanbartle4541]

You should get that blue sweater. It is gorgeous. Thanks for the info. I cannot wait to revisit (after the pandemic) Iceland.

[@AllThingsIceland]

The blue one stole my heart! My pleasure and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@meredithheath5272]

@@AllThingsIceland That blue looks absolutely stunning on you!!! You are one fortunate lady - you have a very gorgeous, smile, face and hair!!@

[@davidshechter200]

Thank you for your video Jules!! We were in Reykjavik two weeks ago and stopped by the Hand Knitting store because of your awesome content. They have some great Icelandic souvenirs. We were hoping to spot you in one of the cafes so we could say Hi in person but sadly our paths did not cross. Guess we'll have to visit again!

[@sd3693]

The first lopapeysa that I bought on our first trip to Iceland is so warm that I can't wear it indoors here in Canada -- it's like a furnace. It'll be awesome for when we sail to Iceland in some future year, on days when we aren't running the cabin heater. I have a lightweight zip one that I wear most (but it's from Icewear, and not actually hand knit), and a Skálmöld one that I bought from their merch table at a concert.

[@kofozy]

Watching this video I am impressed by the piles of those beautiful sweaters; I started crocheting this type of sweater couple of weeks ago, I have finished one and the second one to be completed in few days time. (I am yet to master the knitting technique). I have been watching the videos on KZbin , I bought two types of patterns and had one free pattern . I am so addicted to the beauty of the Iceland sweaters. I would love to buy the Iceland yarns to use for my next project and probably visit Iceland in future 😄 Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@eshannon922]

I would love the blue one. ❤

[@robinfranzen9705]

Just finished watching TV show Trapped. I will be getting a sweater here for Christmas! It will likely come next year- but I can wait. Thank you for the video and excellent information!

[@susanlavigne7456]

I visited Iceland ten years ago and bought a sweater that is as beautiful as the day I bought it. What I loved is the tag included the name of the knitter. Also bought yarn to repair a couple of small holes in the the one I bought at LL Bean's 35 years ago! Happy to now have two. Thanks for a great video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

That’s awesome. My pleasure. 😊

[@jameyweber443]

I will be traveling there soon. Do they have larger sizes in shop usually?

[@Yarndragonvideos]

Best news all day!!!! Thank you so much! 💖💖💖

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay and my pleasure! ❤

[@kathyledwell456]

Definitely buy either a sweater or wool from this store. I am knitting for my daughter. I can confirm that their sweaters are very well priced. And wool is ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY! Thank you for an informative video.

[@OhShepiinkk]

I saw a documentary about the Icelandic sweater which got me to currently knitting a Icelandic sweater for my mother as a Christmas present. The shop you were in was shown in the documentary too and they were still fighting for the phrase of the sweater and I’m so happy to hear that they got it for themselves finally!!

[@janicefreedman8173]

Great video! I have always loved the sweaters, but never bought one when I was in Iceland because they were very itchy. I love this store.

[@ilahjarvis]

Thank you so much for making this video! Thank you for talking about what is special about the wool and yarn, fascinating that the yarn is not spun, that is unusual. The time and skill involved in knitting a sweater by hand is huge, so the price is very worth the value. I gasped when I saw they giant piles of sweaters! Gorgeous!

[@AllThingsIceland]

You are so welcome!

[@savvysirivie]

You are so thoughtful with what and how to present helpful information. Also very charming and impressive pronunciations (from what I can tell).. :) Thanks for sharing!

[@lahermosajarifa7007]

Wow! I love wool sweaters and these are so beautiful. Thanks for telling us all about them and giving us details where we can order them. I will definitely give the shop a look.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure. I’d love to know which color combo you buy, if you decide to get one.

[@morganmayfair4755]

LLBean used to carry these sweater. And every knitter I knew in the 1980s was knitting them. I have a couple still from back then. A cardigan lined with something silky really finishes them off nicely… and pewter buttons. A lining would help with that itchiness…

[@survivalapache7331]

Thank you I will order one shortly

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome! I loved to hear which one you get, especially the colors. :-)

[@survivalapache7331]

@@AllThingsIceland will do

[@hordescoffeecwest6203]

Those are nice sweater's that someone took the time and nitted them from there own unique ability. These People are gifted in weaving. Im most impressed by the design, texture and color. Great job

[@robbiehallie]

This is a wonderful video. I'm going to iceland in five days and I will definitely be stopping by this place. Great Christmas sweater.

[@donnadejesu4445]

I live in New York and knit Icelandic sweaters. It used to be easy to buy the wool (Lopi) but now I just make them using other bulky yarn. They are fun to make and you are only limited by your creativity. Very nice video!!!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome!! Thank you. 😊

[@menufrog]

Icelandic sheep is where it's at Jules! What a great pic 🐑

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 😊

[@erinorourke1372]

I love this! Thank you for bringing such an important heritage craft to everyone’s attention. The sweaters are so beautiful! And you are too!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and thank you. 🤗

[@melissajohnson4338]

Loved this! My last trip to Iceland I bought the yarn to knit my first Icelandic lopapeysa sweater. The pattern is Fryokorn by Helene Magnusson who is a wealth of info on Icelandic knitting. My sister and I visited that shop and loved it.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yes, Hélène is amazing! So glad you enjoyed your visit to the shop. 😊

[@hrafnhildurblondal341]

You could make a series of videos around the Icelandic wool. For example, how it was used in olden times, how the wool was/is processed, how the sweater and cardigans are made (i.e. the circular knitting technique) and you should definitely include a visit to the artisan in Selfoss who handcolours wool using the old techniques and creates some really beatiful colours. Then there is traditional shawl. This piece of knitwear has a longer history then the sweater. It is also made from the wool which is spun so that it is much finer than lopi but really strong at the same time. As always, you videos are informative and insightful and I admire how factual you are (and that you always get it right). I have learned a few new things about my country through your videos. My only complaint is that I can't like each video twice. Takk fyrir öll frábæru myndböndin, þú ert greinilega íslendingur innst inni.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for the video suggestions. So glad you enjoy the videos. Mín er ánægjan. 😊

[@myratraney]

Omg, the sweaters are beautiful 😍 and love to have one but I live in Texas & would never really get to wear one ...unless a sweater would zip up & could wear it as a winter coat ....doesnt even snow here . Thanks for sharing , Myra

[@AllThingsIceland]

They do have ones that zip up but you still might find it quite warm. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@SaudadeCB]

The blue one looks great on you!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@teamr0ckit]

I absolutely love your energy and keep coming back to your channel because of it. I find myself with a huge smile every time I watch. Keep it up :-)

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you so much!!

[@pumagutten]

You look very nice in the blue sweater, Jewells! Greetings from Norway! Land of lovely sweaters.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you!

[@deborahcarson4157]

Really enjoyed watching.

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad to hear that. 😊

[@basiaszendrei1603]

I have two lopopeysur they also perfect fit for the Scottish weather. I miss Iceland so much, gutted I could not visit this year 🥺

[@AllThingsIceland]

😢

[@stephaniemarban6666]

I remember going in that same shop a year ago today! I wanted a sweater to take back home, but I thought it was super expensive, definitely beautiful and unique. Thank you for making this video and giving us some history!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yea, the price shocks a lot of people. One of the reasons I made this video is to help people understand why the price is high. Because you own it for so long, it is not expensive in the long term. However, I understand that not everyone wants or can spend that amount on one item of clothing.

[@michellel4774]

I appreciated this video. I love (especially hand knitted) sweaters. I have to say it. . . . your smile is OUTSTANDING!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay and thank you. 😊

[@flower2284]

Yes that cream with green orange red gold sweater is pretty as well

[@christinenewell2679]

Oh Oh Oh!!!!!! This has filled me with happy memories….. we…(my friends and work colleagues) used to knit LOPI sweaters all the time. Long time ago now but I and my pals LOVED doing them. They knit up quite quickly and we had fun with colours, patterns etc. Yes, happy memories.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🥳🥳🥳

[@cydengel]

Just a side note…these are hand wash only! In a machine they will felt & shrink! So worth it to hand wash and lay flat on a towel to dry. Wearing a shirt under the sweater minimizes the need for laundering,. And yes they are warm, but they also breathe unlike acrylic sweaters. All around fantastic wear and functionality. The stranded yoke pattern serves to create an extra layer of wool around the chest to keep your core warm! They are all knit in the round to keep the pattern continuous and then steeked (cut) in a special way to turn it into a cardigan. Great story!

[@tomfoil5590]

I've been wanting one of these sweaters for at least twenty years now.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳 Are you planning to get one?

[@tomfoil5590]

I tried, using two different credit cards. It denied both of them for some reason. Maybe because it's international, I don't know. And that website doesn't use PayPal. I'll try again next week using a bank debit card. I'm using the link you have in your video description.

[@tomfoil5590]

@@AllThingsIceland handknitted.is is the website I'm using.

[@AllThingsIceland]

@@tomfoil5590 I"m sorry to hear you are having issues. I suggest reaching out to them about via email.

[@tomfoil5590]

@@AllThingsIceland thanks. I'll try that then.

[@shesaknitter]

I'm a lifelong knitter and have knitted using wonderful Lopi yarns from Iceland. So happy to see the knitters there keeping the tradition alive! Thanks, Jewells, for the fascinating tour!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome and thank you!

[@C.C.8441]

I'm going to check out the shop link for Christmas gifts. Thanks.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome!

[@marluvs1909]

Thank you, Jules or “Jewels,” as I like to spell it, cause of your splendor🥰 I want a lopipeysa!!!!😆Wonderful job!! Best💫

[@AllThingsIceland]

You are so welcome! Your way of spelling my name is very close to how my mom decided to spell it, which is Jewells. 😊

[@marluvs1909]

@@AllThingsIceland Really, that’s how you spell it?!!! Wow, that’s so cool!! I kept seeing it spelled that way in my mind while watching your videos😌 much love

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

YES thanks for this video. I'm visiting in October & want to prepare myself to set aside $ for 2 or 3 sweaters. I live in Chicago & it can get very windy & cold here, hence it's called the windy city.

[@AllThingsIceland]

That’s awesome to hear. 🥳🥳

[@yusalome4903]

Finally!!!! I loved this video!!!! Thanks so much for all the information you shared about the sweaters and their history. They are all gorgeous. I can't wait to see your own version of the lopapeysa :-)

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure. I’m working on it. 😊

[@yusalome4903]

@@AllThingsIceland best of luck. U might get hooked. Knitting is an awesome hobby for the winter.it almost feels like meditation. I hope you like it

[@murphysback]

Just ordered a blanket and jumper , did do a lot of research but most companies produce their goods in China . Not what I wanted. Thanks for this great video helped me out with you information

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome and my pleasure.

[@kblack3970]

Thank you so much! I purchased my Icelandic sweater at that location as well and am glad I threw my reservations aside and just did it. Amazing

[@puma1304]

very nice! it is so important to support local producers! after sweating for years inside my gore-tex jackets I have moved back from fleece & polyester to wool and waxed canvas. So it is absolutely sure I will buy one of these nice sweaters during my trip to Iceland (which we already planed but could not do because of Covid). Too bad you did not tell a bit about price ranges. Greetings from wild, wet, windy and wonderful western Patagonia.

[@sherrithorne1415]

Oh kindred spirit! I ordered one in 2006/07 and ordered two over the years for my nephew Brooks. They are wonderful to work with. I have been thinking about getting another one. I strongly believe in getting hand knit, authentic products. I believe in buying local. I will check out the link again and measure my current sweater for the measurements. Thank you so very much for doing this video!

[@draperamanda]

I’m a huge fan of Iceland. I’d love to live there. I’ve been twice, last time was a birthday trip and I made sure to get a sweater. It’s is gorgeous but it’s never been cold enough where I live to wear it lol. Wish I’d known about the different weights, I clearly got a super heavy one.

[@MelliaBoomBot]

Gorgeous jumpers. Nothing like them in France. Very interesting. Thanks a lot x

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 😊

[@sherrilawton9804]

Jules, it's so interesting how you bring to life for us (I am in the US) about the people, customs and everything else Icelandic!! I started watching your channel thus summer and have recommended it heartily to so many. I've ordered my Icelandic sweater, will wear it proudly this winter. Again love your shares, never knew anything about Iceland.

[@AllThingsIceland]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the lovely comment. So glad you got a sweater. Which one did you decide to get?

[@sherrilawton9804]

@@AllThingsIceland a blue one with front zipper. It gets pretty cold here in Iowa and I'm sure I'll enjoy it a lot, as we go cross-country skiing when we can. Much love, and I wish you and your family the very best.

[@coralthompson753]

Oh wow. I have just found your video. I am soooo happy to listen to what you are saying. I am knitting a Lopi sweater for the first time. I do love the Lopi designs, and will visit Iceland and Norway for that reason. Your videos are so informative. Thank you. BTW your Icelandic accent is fab. London. xxx

[@ashwinbush]

Wool = itchiness has been my issue since I was like 5 and wore a wool dress. BUT, you just made the most amazing sense and now I want a sweater lol. Thank you for sharing 💛🧡💙

[@AllThingsIceland]

You are so welcome! 😂❤

[@Spudeszledesky]

I almost cried when I recognised the shop you were going to. That's where I bought mine years ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it!.. that is until Delta Airlines lost it along with the rest of my luggage and never offered a compensation... Iceland has been well beyond my budget since then so I'm left dreaming of when I'll be able to afford a new sweater... Thanks for the feelings of nostalgia and warmth :o)

[@AllThingsIceland]

Oh no! I'm so sorry Delta lost your sweater! That's awful. Glad the video gave you some good feelings.

[@anikokariko1887]

Love this so much. You have such a genuinely lovely manner.