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  • Weaving Through History: The Role of Women in Alafoss Wool Factory

    Weaving Through History: The Role of Women in Alafoss Wool Factory

    Iceland, known for its stunning landscapes and natural beauty, has a rich history of textile production. One of the prominent wool factories in Iceland is the Alafoss Wool Factory, which played a significant role in the 20th century. While the...

  • Kambgarn Yarn: the magic of Merino Wool

    Kambgarn Yarn: the magic of Merino Wool

    When it comes to knitting and crochet, nothing beats the warmth, softness, and versatility of wool. And when it comes to wool, few fibers can match the beauty and functionality of merino wool... maybe Icelandic wool (wink wink). Kambgarn Made...

  • Alafosslopi - the yarn created by Alafoss

    Alafosslopi - the yarn created by Alafoss

    Alafoss Lopi is a high-quality, traditional Icelandic wool yarn made from 100% natural Icelandic sheep's wool. It is spun and expertly dyed in small batches in Iceland, renowned for its softness, warmth, and long-lasting durability.  Alafoss Lopi has been produced...

  • Plötulopi - The oldest unspun wool

    Plötulopi - The oldest unspun wool

    Icelandic Plötulopi yarn Characteristics of Plötulopi The meaning of the word Plötulopi is unspun plates, just because this yarn looks like plates. If you are wondering what sheep is it made of, we have the answer: Icelandic sheep. No surprises here, we love Icelandic...

  • THE 13 YULE LADS

    THE 13 YULE LADS

    Who are these mischievous prankers? They are 13 brothers who come to town every night for the last thirteen nights before Yule. Not regular parents Their mum is Grýla, a giantess with an appetite for the flesh of mischievous children, whom...

  • Álafoss: the wool factory history

    Álafoss: the wool factory history

    The first years: 1896 - 1940 Álafoss wool factory was named after the Álafoss waterfall, right in the Varmá River, the river that is warm and never freezes. Varmá is translated to warm, I think someone took his time to...