Young woman wearing a lopapeysa in front of a yellow lighthouse in North Iceland

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The ultimate Lopapeysa guide 

Iceland is famous for many things, amongst them it is approximately one million furry inhabitants: the Icelandic sheep. They deliver the wool for the popular Icelandic wool sweater, called lopapeysa. Many visitors are surprised by how many Icelanders they see wearing them. No wonder, the Icelandic lopapeysa is more than just a pretty souvenir: it’s a lifesaver in Icelandic temperatures, a truthful companion on all travels and outdoor adventures, a sustainable piece of clothing that lasts for a very long time, and finally, a stunning must-have piece, that always looks good. 

Here we want to answer all your questions and help you to find your very own lopapeysa.

Follow our guide below!

History of Lopapeysa

The history of the Icelandic sweater begins with a pair of brown mittens from the first half of...

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How to find an original lopapeysa

An increase in tourism and rising demand for Icelandic sweaters led to a high number of imitati...

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How to knit a lopapeysa

A classic lopapeysa is made from either two to three strands of unspun yarn, called Plötulopi, ...

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How to wear a lopapeysa

When to wear a lopapeysa? The short answer: always. The long answer: A lopapeysa is not only pr...

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