Lopi

The most common pattern -- with the iconic yoke -- is called the Lopi, named after the unspun Lopi wool used to make it.

A Modern Take on Iceland's Traditional Hand-Knit Look 2008

Iceland is known for making a soft, untwisted wool called Lopi that has been exported for many years.

A Passion for Knitting Nancy J. Thomas 2002

Here's some quotes that MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan got from protesters: "I am choosing to no longer participate in what I perceive to be an abusive relationship," said Occupier Lopi.

Andy Ostroy: The Occupy Wall Street Movement Needs a Clear Set of Demands Andy Ostroy 2011

For those of you who are knitters, Jeanette designed and knitted the Icelandic sweater out of Lopi yarn.

Joy in the Farmyard James Gurney 2010

That is Álafoss Lopi Icelandic wool, which I shoved up against my mother-in-law's cat, Ginger.

How To Make Schmutzie's Braided Scarf Of Much Magnificence 2008

I bought the Álafoss Lopi Icelandic wool after I found an interesting scarf pattern on the internet, but by the time I got around to knitting, I had lost track of the pattern, so I kind of went with the flow, and it only took me one weekend to do it.

Archive 2008-02-01 2008

This is for my not-actually-aunt B, who chose the yarn, Lopi Icelandic Wool, to go with her new coat.

2006 December « A Bird’s Nest 2006

That is Álafoss Lopi Icelandic wool, which I shoved up against my mother-in-law's cat, Ginger.

Archive 2008-02-01 2008

This is for my not-actually-aunt B, who chose the yarn, Lopi Icelandic Wool, to go with her new coat.

True to my word. « A Bird’s Nest 2006

And by two bizarre coincidences, I will be knitting on a flight to Atlanta tomorrow, and I think I have that exact shade of Lopi.

True to my word. « A Bird’s Nest 2006