L09

Lopapeysa - experience Icelandic tradition loop by loop

Thurs 04 – Sun 07 February 2027

Lopapeysa translates as „jumper made from Icelandic wool“ - but it is so much more than just a warm item of clothing. It's a piece of history, a bit of rebellion and a whole lot of creativity. In this course we will learn more about the background of the jumper and also about the material it is knitted from - the fascinating wool of the Icelandic sheep, one of the oldest and purest domesticated sheep breeds in the world.
In the course, we'll be knitting a sweater from Icelandic wool, and in doing so, learn the construction of a circular yoke, which is typical of a Lopapeysa. We'll be looking at various patterns and the technique of Fair Isle knitting. For materials, we can choose between the different varieties of Icelandic wool. Alafosslopi is the thicker version for approximately 6 mm needles, Lettlopi is a bit thinner, and the most exciting is Plötulopi – an unspun wool sold in sheets. Other qualities can also be used during the course, of course.

Group of participants:To all knitting enthusiasts who want to explore Icelandic jumpers with various patterns, colour designs, and Fair Isle knitting.
Requirements:Basic knitting skills
Number of participants:max. 10 people
Course times:Mon-Sat: 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–18:00, Sun: 09:00–13:00
Course fee:€350, for students €320 (excluding material costs)

Course management: MARIA NEFISCHER, Austria
Born in 1968, College for Arts and Crafts & Design, courses with Di Gilpin and Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably, lives and works in Lower Austria and Burgenland as a knitwear designer and runs the wool shop „Zum Schwarzen Schaf“, teaches courses on various knitting topics in Austria, Germany, Great Britain and Switzerland, and also offers knitting holidays.
More info: www.stricken-macht-gluecklich.at