Mid-June feels like a strange time to be thinking about Icelandic Lopi, one of the thickest and warmest wools on the planet. Then again, everything feels strange right now, so I'm going to go with what works. We've been busy here knitting Lopi sweaters in preparation for the fall and winter, when …
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A New Year of Lopi
In the midst of holiday mayhem, my brother came for a visit from the UK. It was so nice to have here for a few days, to celebrate a late Christmas with him, and just enjoy a little time to chat! And, of course, it goes without saying that I had some Icelandic Lopi sweaters lined up for him to model! …
Three Shades of Grey
This is the time of year I like to knit Lopi sweaters. There's a chill in the air, it's holiday season, and it just feels like Icelandic sweater weather. So, I've taken a break from designing to create two new Lopi sweaters, and I've stayed with a neutral color theme for both. I'm pleased with the …
A Visit with Lopi
At the beginning of last month, my brother visited us for a week. He has been living in northwest UK for the last year, and he will be there until the end of 2019, when he plans to move back to the US. It has been tough to have him so far away, with our conversations limited to Skype calls, and only …
The Year In Review: 2018
First of all, let me just say: I'm so happy to be back to blogging! Second, let me also say: 2018 has been one tough year. I'm so ready to move on and hope for brighter horizons in the New Year! This goes without saying, but I had to take a bit of a hiatus from my website. After some staffing …