{"product_id":"plotulopi-icelandic-yarn-by-istex","title":"Plotulopi Icelandic Yarn by Istex","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIstex Lopi \u003cspan class=\"base\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePlotulopi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlötulopi – Unspun Icelandic Wool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlötulopi is a beautifully unique \u003cstrong\u003e100% Icelandic wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally used to knit authentic Icelandic Lopi sweaters. Unlike conventional yarn, Plötulopi is completely unspun (pencil roving) and comes as a flat, round roll called a \u003cstrong\u003eplate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and wonderfully versatile, Plötulopi can be knitted with one, two or more strands, allowing you to create anything from a finer fabric to a chunky, cosy knit. It is most often worked with two or three strands to create exceptionally \u003cstrong\u003elight, warm and airy garments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Plötulopi is delicate to handle before it is knitted, the long fibres of Icelandic wool give the finished fabric remarkable strength. The result is a fabric that is warm and surprisingly durable without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with Plötulopi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is unspun, Plötulopi needs to be handled gently while knitting. It can be wound into a ball with the number of strands you need, or you can knit directly from the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single strand is particularly delicate, so a loose knitting tension is recommended. If the yarn breaks while you're working, simply overlap the ends and continue knitting – the fibres will naturally hold together as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlötulopi can also be lightly twisted for extra strength or combined with a strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildatlanticyarns.com\/collections\/istex-lopi\/products\/istex-lopi-einband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEinband\u003c\/a\u003e. Beyond knitting, it is also lovely for \u003cstrong\u003ehand spinning, felting and other fibre crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes known as \u003cstrong\u003eunspun Icelandic wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, Plötulopi is a wonderful choice for traditional Icelandic-style sweaters, as well as lightweight cardigans, hats, scarves and other cosy woollen projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% new Icelandic wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unspun, one-ply wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 300m per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested needle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depends on the number of strands used. 4.5mm for a single strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 sts per 10cm \/ 4\" over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles (UK 7 \/ US 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 ply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 sts per 10cm \/ 4\" over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles (UK 5 \/ US 9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the number of strands and your personal tension will affect the finished fabric, we recommend making a tension square before starting your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plötulopi is an intentionally unspun yarn and is fragile to work with. 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