Iceland blog articles and news announcements
December 2023
Knitting in Iceland: An expression of national pride
Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression.
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November 2023
What to expect when traveling to Iceland
If you’re embarking on a trip to Iceland, your first step is to prepare for the journey with a comprehensive look at what to expect. Iceland is a small but captivating country with a long list of cultural and natural wonders to discover. It’s not Disney World, though — there isn’t a neatly packaged one-size-fits-all way to experience it.
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September 2023
Types of wool: What is merino wool?
Merino wool comes specifically from Merino sheep. Of all the mammals walking the earth, sheep have the greatest diversity of breeds.
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July 2023
A short history of the Icelandic wool sweater
The Icelandic sweater is as much a part of popular fashion in Iceland as jeans and hiking boots. Known as lopapeysa, from the Icelandic words lopi for wool and peysa for sweater, the yarn of this iconic garment dates back to the earliest days of settlement in Iceland when pioneers came from Norway and brought sheep with them.
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June 2023
Camping blankets: Sleeping on the trail
In the same way what you wear on the trail impacts how comfortable you are on a hike, your choice of camping blanket impacts how well you sleep.
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