I bought a lot of Icelandic wool to make my own knit piece when I visited. I thought about getting one of those sweaters and although they are lovely, I'm glad I made my own. Plus, I didn't have room in my luggage!
Hi Jules! I was in Iceland back in November 2022. It was very rainy every day so there were no northern lights. I wasn't disappointed because I had watched your video and one other and was obsessed to get one of these sweaters! My last day I was the first person in the store and had such a beautiful experience! The ladies, including the one in this video, were so kind and nice. I ordered a custom sweater and one month to the day it was in my hands all the way to California. It is now a prized possession and I know I will have it the rest of my days. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. I enjoyed every minute there and can't wait to go again!
We were in Iceland in May 2022 and thanks to recommendations from people like yourself we headed to the Handknitters Association and bought ourselves each a sweater and love them!!! For us the sweaters were about $400 CAD but they are so worth it! It's winter here now so looking forward to heading out for some outdoor adventures with our Icelandic sweaters! Highly recommend!! Love your videos!!
I bought a lopapeysa from this association when I visited in 2013 too, and I still wear it to this day! Amazing quality, just like you said. I do struggle with the itching though ahahah, even with a shirt underneath at all times. But I love my sweater, so it is what it is :P Love your content Jewells! I had plans to revisit Iceland this year before the pandemic happened, and your videos help me get my fix in the meantime :) Cheers from Canada!
This episode is particularly appreciated. Purchasing authentically made sweaters, Icelandic wool and Icelandic knit, are essential for supporting the Icelandic shops, knitters..... As a knitter, my opinion these sweaters are worth the purchase price. The sweaters are gorgeous and far superior to copies. For those who knit, the yarn is wonderful to work with.
When I lived up north I used to knit these Lopi Icelandic sweaters ALL the time! Because they are done on a larger needle they work up quickly. I’ve made them for all my family and good friends and several for myself. The more you wear them, the better they fit you and form to your body. And the less itchy they become. I liked making the lighter weight ones, since I never needed much to stay warm. Sadly, I even had one stolen that I had made in a moss green, ecru, and dark grey. If I ever go to Iceland, I will buy the yarn and make one there just to have it! But now I live in Florida so I don’t knit anymore, but they are fun to make!
On my bucket list ! I was actually looking for instructions on knitting these sweaters and, lo and behold, I found your channel ! Great to learn more about life in Iceland ‼️
My bf was given a sweater that belonged to his great grandfather, it was made by his grandmother decades ago, we just came back from our trip and bought with us tons a yarn, i want to made him a sweater 💙 We bought a few sweaters, hats and gloves from that store too ! They were very helpful telling us what kind and how much product we needed. I love the fact that you can order your own sweater online and they will ship it to you if they dont have what you are looking for, i cant wait to be back
A visit to the wool processors would be AWFULLY interesting if at all given the opportunity! Thank you for all the interesting and fun facts about the sweaters!
I remember going in that same shop a year ago today! I wanted a sweater to take back home, but I thought it was super expensive, definitely beautiful and unique. Thank you for making this video and giving us some history!!
Yea, the price shocks a lot of people. One of the reasons I made this video is to help people understand why the price is high. Because you own it for so long, it is not expensive in the long term. However, I understand that not everyone wants or can spend that amount on one item of clothing.
Definitely buy either a sweater or wool from this store. I am knitting for my daughter. I can confirm that their sweaters are very well priced. And wool is ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY! Thank you for an informative video.
Those are nice sweater's that someone took the time and nitted them from there own unique ability. These People are gifted in weaving. Im most impressed by the design, texture and color. Great job
Watching this video I am impressed by the piles of those beautiful sweaters; I started crocheting this type of sweater couple of weeks ago, I have finished one and the second one to be completed in few days time. (I am yet to master the knitting technique). I have been watching the videos on TH-cam , I bought two types of patterns and had one free pattern . I am so addicted to the beauty of the Iceland sweaters. I would love to buy the Iceland yarns to use for my next project and probably visit Iceland in future 😄 Thank you so much for sharing this video
very nice! it is so important to support local producers! after sweating for years inside my gore-tex jackets I have moved back from fleece & polyester to wool and waxed canvas. So it is absolutely sure I will buy one of these nice sweaters during my trip to Iceland (which we already planed but could not do because of Covid). Too bad you did not tell a bit about price ranges. Greetings from wild, wet, windy and wonderful western Patagonia.
Thank you so much! I am a hand knitter and I love to knit sweaters. I was thrilled to see i could buy yarn and a beautiful ready made cardigan. I love to support local small businesses for my yarn purchases. You are so lucky so live in such a lovely place. I can't wait for my sweater and yarn to arrive 💕
Thanks for posting this for us, Jules. I intend on getting one this year as the one I had years ago was lost in a fire. Bless you and happy New Year, Solstice,,. Etc. Hope you and your husband had a beautiful Christmas. You do Icelandic culture justice. 🙏💙
It's definitely a nice way to think about something less stressful than the US elections! I found the company ' Icewear' online: it sells Icelandic clothes but I don't know whether it's as authentic and good quality as what you were promoting...
YES thanks for this video. I'm visiting in October & want to prepare myself to set aside $ for 2 or 3 sweaters. I live in Chicago & it can get very windy & cold here, hence it's called the windy city.
Love the sweater video, that was one of my fave stores there! Also love the the ceramic store that’s I think is part of the same association. Love to see a video about the potters/ceramics in Iceland . So many interesting makers there
Loved learning about this. Particularly loved learning that the sweater is actually "protected". To me that is indeed a wonderful thing. Sadly I just dont have the money to buy one now, and unless things change dramatically I possibly never will, but maybe one day I will be able to support this organization and have myself a warm durable sweater. Sadly here in the US most sweaters I come across arent all that warm or durable. The only place Ive had luck is the thrift store and second hand from my grandmother but all Ive found are too short, far too baggy, or dont go with anything else in my wardrobe.
Wow. Gorgeous sweaters. Your videos are great. I’m Icelandic, but sadly I’ve never been to Iceland. Thank you for the info and where to buy an authentic Icelandic sweater. 🙋🏼♀️💜🇨🇦
What a great video! I am in the U.S. Navy and I almost got orders to Iceland before the base was closed. Please let me know how we can order the sweaters and the Icelandic snacks! You have convinced me to take a vacation there! BTW, just my husband and I! Lol! We will leave the teens at home! Just absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your channel and for this video. The sweaters are beautiful and you do an awesome job of welcoming us to Iceland. I hope to visit soon, but I plan to order a sweater even sooner :)
I was there! Such good memories!! I was waiting for you to show a "plate" of yarn. wo strands of the fragile yarn are held together to make the sweater. When knit it is strong, but the yarn itself can be plucked apart into short wispy fragments. Amazing! The designs are beautiful.
I love you in both sweaters but the blue is really special. Blue is also my fav color. If I ever make it to Iceland will be sure to pick up a sweater or blanket
Oh YES ! I remember that store. It waswonderfully nuts (sweater after sweater after sweater). My husband and I spent about an hour in there only in the end to walk out with one hat. There were too many choices, Kind of like trying to decide what to watch on Netflix, after two hours of watching trailers, you end up not watching anything because you're too exhausted.
I went to this store last year and they did not have as much sweaters at the time. I'm assuming it was because of the amount of tourism and people purchasing items. I can't wait to go back!
Visited this shop a couple of days ago; if you love yarn, knitting, crocheting, or nalbinding, it is the most dangerous store in Iceland 😂! I fully intend on taking advantage of the tax refund option after my visit comes to a close. Thanks for this video Jewells!
I can’t thank you enough for this video!!! It was fate that you showed up on my suggested video feed! I have been searching for a source for this Exact wool to repair a coat I have (that my mother brought home from Iceland years ago) AND I also want to knit one of these sweaters, so YEAH!!!! 🎉 on all accounts. Order has been placed, now I just have to wait and wait and wait on shipping 😭 😭 😭 You have gained a subscriber for sure! I can’t hardly believe you don’t go home with ALL those sweaters you wore...I would have to!
Thank you for this episode. I'm glad I keep up with this channel through IG...now I have to go spend some money. I'm on their website right now...LOOKING HARD!!!! That blue one was fire!!!!
Jules, how about doing a video of a walk through the streets of Reykjarvik during the twilight of winter when the Xmas lights are on/the shop windows are lit up ? Also, how about a trip to the gothic, black beach at Vik, southern Iceland - the only non-tropical beach to regularely make lists of the world's top ten beaches ? Love to see both. Love the channel - fascinated by Iceland/European arctic. Andy - UK. ,
Hi Andy. I’m planning to do both. Many places are closed in downtown Reykjavík because of a COVID third wave. We’ve also been asked not to travel outside of Reykjavík until the numbers are down. Just waiting for some restrictions to be lifted. 😊
I'm new to your channel. I can tell that I'll be stopping by frequently as I prepare for a trip later this year! I definitely have this shop on my to-do list! I have a question about shopping. As an American, it's quite normal when you shop to try on a sweater or jacket (anything you that doesn't require disrobing) right in the aisle - to just pull it over your head to see if it fits or if you like the way it looks on you - totally bypassing the fitting room. I wanted to know if this would be a very touristy thing to do in Iceland? Would it be better to properly use a fitting room, even for quick changes? Thanks!
So helpful this video, thank you! Quick question pls- you mention that they come in different ply for various levels of warmth. Is there much of a warmth and price difference between the 1 and 2 ply please? Cheers, Marg
And one question: do you know whether they reclaim the lanoline (the natural wax present in the wool while on the sheep) and sell it as a product in Iceland? What do they do with all the lanoline? It has excellent properties for skincare (e.g. during pregnancy and breastfeeding). As a technical translator I always love to know how things are processed!
The website did not open. I plan to knit a lopi sweater by myself and was interested to compare the cost of an already made sweater versus the cost of wool.
I am so sad that I am allergic to wool. These are so very beautiful, I want to cry. I'm also a knitter and wish I could use real wool. I have to use cotton, or linen. I would risk puffy eyes, and wear a respirator to visit this gorgeous place!
Love that blue sweater for your first change! I can't remember if I got to this store when I was there 3 years ago. Did they have a basket of knitted bunny slippers there? I have bought things from two other Icelandic stores' web shops. Mostly sweaters and plenty of blankets and hats! I will definitely check this place out.
The Sweaters are Beautiful! I want 2 from that store. Do they ship to the US? Is there a website we can go to? I plan on visiting as well. Who do you recommend I use for a 5 day trip for lodging and suites?
WOULD LOVE INFORMATION INORDER TO PURCHASE ONE I HAVE ENCLOSED MY EMAIL ADDRESS...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN NYC.....FOR MOST OF MY YOUTH THEN WE RELOCATED TO ATLANTA GEORGIA....WHICH IS A GREAT STATE AS WELL..
I spent 3 weeks in Iceland last summer, was overwhelmed by its beauty. When I came home, I bought some Icelandic wool and knit a typical Icelandic sweater for my granddaughter. Then in February my second granddaughter was born and I knit the same sweater for her but open in the front. My twin daughters loved them so much that they asked me to knit one for them... They chose beautiful colors and so within three months I have knit four Icelandic sweaters! This winter I'll be knitting one for me in the more thin wool ;) Thanks for the video!
I wouldn`t say it's expensive. Costly, yes. But worth every cent. And besides if animal welfare is guaranteed in the production process, I'm down. (But I live in Uruguay, a little country on the antlantic coast of South America. It'd cost a fortune to ship it here being already a costly item. :-( But I'll have mine. Oh yes. Just that I'll have to go buy it personally in Iceland yaaay!! PD: Your Icelandic sounds soooo great!! Pronunciation ON POINT! :-D
Wow my husband is from Uruguay. We live in the US and I am thinking to send a blanket from Iceland to my sister in law in Uruguay. Your country is small but phenomenal in soccer, mate and meat. Go Suarez!!
I bought a beautiful purple sweater at that shop back in the mid-90's and it is still in perfect condition to this day. Even though I live in northern New England, I can only wear it on the coldest days because, like you said, it is so warm and cozy that I over heat. I use it as my outer layer often throughout the winter, no coat required. When I had a stop over in Iceland a couple of years ago I wanted to pick up another one but could not find the store. I can see from your video that it has moved to a new location so now I will make sure I look harder for it the next time I have a stop over (or hopefully, a longer visit). Great video. Thanks
I mentioned to you before about the “Lopi” sweater fashion rage here in East Coast Canada🇨🇦 in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. You have described the wool perfectly and yes regarding the washing you can get a lanolin soap ( made from oil from sheep) to wash your sweater. But you don’t have to use that soap, I used a gentle soap and it washed mine often and it is sturdy. Not only that, yes they are waterproof, I always used mine, as did my sister and my friends when we went cross-country skiing. The patterns, I made cardigans (button up) yoke as well as the pullover yoked Lopi sweaters. They are lovely and easy to knit 🧶 you should learn how to make these sweaters. They are easy to make for someone learning to knit. Use circular needles and they knit up fast, they look complicated because you carry the colours in the yoke but it isn’t hard at all. ( I taught my sister years ago how to make them) I think I still have my “Lopi” pattern books here somewhere.
Thank u Jules for another fascinating lesson on everything Iceland. Not only the perfect model for the gorgeous sweaters the best ambassador for Iceland. If your friend Nicole can do it so can u be in the Icelandic Parliament!
As a knitter I find this fascinating. I have yet to attempt colorwork, which is what we call the yoke designs here in the US. I would love one of those sweaters. So informative.
You could make a series of videos around the Icelandic wool. For example, how it was used in olden times, how the wool was/is processed, how the sweater and cardigans are made (i.e. the circular knitting technique) and you should definitely include a visit to the artisan in Selfoss who handcolours wool using the old techniques and creates some really beatiful colours. Then there is traditional shawl. This piece of knitwear has a longer history then the sweater. It is also made from the wool which is spun so that it is much finer than lopi but really strong at the same time. As always, you videos are informative and insightful and I admire how factual you are (and that you always get it right). I have learned a few new things about my country through your videos. My only complaint is that I can't like each video twice. Takk fyrir öll frábæru myndböndin, þú ert greinilega íslendingur innst inni.
I was in this store when I visited with my sister a few years ago. One of my biggest regrets was not buying a sweater. Guess I'll just have to come back eventually 💙
Wow! I love wool sweaters and these are so beautiful. Thanks for telling us all about them and giving us details where we can order them. I will definitely give the shop a look.
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed learning about Icelandic sweaters and seeing a tiny bit of Reykjavik! How do the clothing sizes run? Are they similar to US sizes? I cannot wait to get my sweater, especially because it will come from a reputable place in ICELAND!!! You're the best Jewells (love your name, by the way!)
So glad you enjoyed it. I wear a medium in the sweaters, which is a US 10. However, I would contact the shop with your measurements just to make sure you get the right size. My pleasure! 😊
This video was very interesting, you are a good ambassador for this artisanal industry. But what the heck is unspun wool ? Ill be really interested in a follow-up of this video where you visit people who nit the sweaters an show the proces an material. Say collecting the sheep, shearing, factory processing, and nitting / pattern making.
This wool is unspun because the icelandic sheep wool fibers are super LONG and they're don't have to be twisted together tightly like shorter wools do. There's more to it but that's the short version. I knit with wool and other natural fibers (alpaca) and they are usually carded to make the fibers go in one direction, then spun, and then the spun yarn strand is twisted with at least one other strand (2 ply to 4ply). Short wool that's not spun is called roving, and you can use it to make felted wool fabric (coats are sometimes felted wool for example) but it's not strong enough to knit with. Icelandic sheep wool is really unique!
Omg, I squealed when I saw the giant pile of sweaters in that shop!!! It's my dream 😍 I hope to someday visit Iceland and get one of them!
I hope you do too! So much fun to be in there.
@@AllThingsIceland HOW CAN WE IN THE USA ORDER ONE
@@annaleonardi6299 Etsy, plenty of them
I bought a lot of Icelandic wool to make my own knit piece when I visited. I thought about getting one of those sweaters and although they are lovely, I'm glad I made my own. Plus, I didn't have room in my luggage!
😊 Great idea.
Good for you. I'm sure it's alot less expensive.
I can attest to the jumpers being sturdy, my grandma passed hers down to me and I still use it :) She knitted it herself decades ago.
Same, my bf is Icelandic and he has 3 made by his grandma, who is dead, and he's now 49.
Hi Jules! I was in Iceland back in November 2022. It was very rainy every day so there were no northern lights. I wasn't disappointed because I had watched your video and one other and was obsessed to get one of these sweaters! My last day I was the first person in the store and had such a beautiful experience! The ladies, including the one in this video, were so kind and nice. I ordered a custom sweater and one month to the day it was in my hands all the way to California. It is now a prized possession and I know I will have it the rest of my days. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. I enjoyed every minute there and can't wait to go again!
We were in Iceland in May 2022 and thanks to recommendations from people like yourself we headed to the Handknitters Association and bought ourselves each a sweater and love them!!! For us the sweaters were about $400 CAD but they are so worth it! It's winter here now so looking forward to heading out for some outdoor adventures with our Icelandic sweaters! Highly recommend!! Love your videos!!
I bought a lopapeysa from this association when I visited in 2013 too, and I still wear it to this day! Amazing quality, just like you said. I do struggle with the itching though ahahah, even with a shirt underneath at all times. But I love my sweater, so it is what it is :P
Love your content Jewells! I had plans to revisit Iceland this year before the pandemic happened, and your videos help me get my fix in the meantime :) Cheers from Canada!
Yay!! So glad your sweater is holding up well.
Thanks! Cheers back to you. 😊
Not sure if you've tried this, but I've found that a cold hand-wash with human shampoo/conditioner softens the wool and greatly reduces the itching :)
This episode is particularly appreciated. Purchasing authentically made sweaters, Icelandic wool and Icelandic knit, are essential for supporting the Icelandic shops, knitters..... As a knitter, my opinion these sweaters are worth the purchase price. The sweaters are gorgeous and far superior to copies. For those who knit, the yarn is wonderful to work with.
Agreed. 😊
I couldn't agree more. I was hooked as soon as she said they have yarn lol. I couldn't find the store like fast enough.
@@justonemorestitch I may order more Lettlopi yarn from the web site, but there is a cardigan that tempts me.
@sylvienguyen I ordered a cardigan as well it got here really fast and talk about HEAVY. I love it!
Wonderful video, Jewells. I love how you incorporate Icelandic history in your offerings. Please continue to share and educate us. You are a natural!
Thank you! Will do!
@@AllThingsIceland honestly, jules, you may have a wonderful career as an ambassador for Iceland! You are a natural.
When I lived up north I used to knit these Lopi Icelandic sweaters ALL the time! Because they are done on a larger needle they work up quickly. I’ve made them for all my family and good friends and several for myself. The more you wear them, the better they fit you and form to your body. And the less itchy they become. I liked making the lighter weight ones, since I never needed much to stay warm. Sadly, I even had one stolen that I had made in a moss green, ecru, and dark grey. If I ever go to Iceland, I will buy the yarn and make one there just to have it! But now I live in Florida so I don’t knit anymore, but they are fun to make!
On my bucket list ! I was actually looking for instructions on knitting these sweaters and, lo and behold, I found your channel ! Great to learn more about life in Iceland ‼️
I bought a sweater dress from this shop when I went to Iceland a few years ago. 🙂
Awesome! How is it holding up?
@@AllThingsIceland It's holding up well. I've worn it a few times.
My bf was given a sweater that belonged to his great grandfather, it was made by his grandmother decades ago, we just came back from our trip and bought with us tons a yarn, i want to made him a sweater 💙
We bought a few sweaters, hats and gloves from that store too ! They were very helpful telling us what kind and how much product we needed. I love the fact that you can order your own sweater online and they will ship it to you if they dont have what you are looking for, i cant wait to be back
A visit to the wool processors would be AWFULLY interesting if at all given the opportunity! Thank you for all the interesting and fun facts about the sweaters!
Great video. The sweaters are beautiful.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
I remember going in that same shop a year ago today! I wanted a sweater to take back home, but I thought it was super expensive, definitely beautiful and unique. Thank you for making this video and giving us some history!!
Yea, the price shocks a lot of people. One of the reasons I made this video is to help people understand why the price is high. Because you own it for so long, it is not expensive in the long term. However, I understand that not everyone wants or can spend that amount on one item of clothing.
Definitely buy either a sweater or wool from this store. I am knitting for my daughter. I can confirm that their sweaters are very well priced. And wool is ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY! Thank you for an informative video.
These Icelandic sweaters are just plain GORGEOUS!
Those are nice sweater's that someone took the time and nitted them from there own unique ability. These People are gifted in weaving. Im most impressed by the design, texture and color. Great job
Watching this video I am impressed by the piles of those beautiful sweaters; I started crocheting this type of sweater couple of weeks ago, I have finished one and the second one to be completed in few days time. (I am yet to master the knitting technique). I have been watching the videos on TH-cam , I bought two types of patterns and had one free pattern . I am so addicted to the beauty of the Iceland sweaters. I would love to buy the Iceland yarns to use for my next project and probably visit Iceland in future 😄
Thank you so much for sharing this video
very nice! it is so important to support local producers! after sweating for years inside my gore-tex jackets I have moved back from fleece & polyester to wool and waxed canvas. So it is absolutely sure I will buy one of these nice sweaters during my trip to Iceland (which we already planed but could not do because of Covid). Too bad you did not tell a bit about price ranges. Greetings from wild, wet, windy and wonderful western Patagonia.
Thank you so much! I am a hand knitter and I love to knit sweaters. I was thrilled to see i could buy yarn and a beautiful ready made cardigan. I love to support local small businesses for my yarn purchases. You are so lucky so live in such a lovely place. I can't wait for my sweater and yarn to arrive 💕
My pleasure and that is great to hear. I hope they arrive soon. 🤞🏾😊
Thanks for posting this for us, Jules. I intend on getting one this year as the one I had years ago was lost in a fire. Bless you and happy New Year, Solstice,,. Etc. Hope you and your husband had a beautiful Christmas. You do Icelandic culture justice. 🙏💙
So sorry you lost your sweater in a fire. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and you have a great New Year. Thank you for the lovely comment.
@@AllThingsIceland you are welcome. Staying tuned to more Icelandic adventures. 💙🔮✨
It's definitely a nice way to think about something less stressful than the US elections!
I found the company ' Icewear' online: it sells Icelandic clothes but I don't know whether it's as authentic and good quality as what you were promoting...
🤯👏👏👏👍💗
Icewear/Icemart/Nordic Store is made in China.
No not authentic it´s made in China
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Go to icelandic knitting association only, that's where the authentic ones are.
The sweaters are gorgeous!
Agreed and thanks. 😊
Really enjoyed watching.
So glad to hear that. 😊
YES thanks for this video. I'm visiting in October & want to prepare myself to set aside $ for 2 or 3 sweaters. I live in Chicago & it can get very windy & cold here, hence it's called the windy city.
That’s awesome to hear. 🥳🥳
Love the sweater video, that was one of my fave stores there! Also love the the ceramic store that’s I think is part of the same association. Love to see a video about the potters/ceramics in Iceland . So many interesting makers there
Thanks and I appreciate the suggestion for a video.
I didn't know about the ceramic association. I'll definitely visit to buy souvenirs.
Loved learning about this. Particularly loved learning that the sweater is actually "protected". To me that is indeed a wonderful thing. Sadly I just dont have the money to buy one now, and unless things change dramatically I possibly never will, but maybe one day I will be able to support this organization and have myself a warm durable sweater. Sadly here in the US most sweaters I come across arent all that warm or durable. The only place Ive had luck is the thrift store and second hand from my grandmother but all Ive found are too short, far too baggy, or dont go with anything else in my wardrobe.
Glad you enjoyed learning about this. Hopefully, circumstances change in the future.
This is a wonderful video. I'm going to iceland in five days and I will definitely be stopping by this place. Great Christmas sweater.
Wow. Gorgeous sweaters. Your videos are great. I’m Icelandic, but sadly I’ve never been to Iceland. Thank you for the info and where to buy an authentic Icelandic sweater. 🙋🏼♀️💜🇨🇦
So happy to see this topic! I'm knitting right now as I watch, and that shot you included of all that wonderful yarn made me drool!
Can you interview some of the knitters so we can see them working. Would be really interesting.
Sure 🙂
I love the idea of items made from wool, but I find them really itchy. Those sweaters do look lovely though 😊
They are a bit itchy. At this point, I just ignore the itchiness. 😂
The wool get softer, when it's warm.... at least that's what I keep telling me 😇☺️
What a great video! I am in the U.S. Navy and I almost got orders to Iceland before the base was closed. Please let me know how we can order the sweaters and the Icelandic snacks! You have convinced me to take a vacation there! BTW, just my husband and I! Lol! We will leave the teens at home! Just absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much!
Thanks! You can order a sweater here - bit.ly/handknitted_iceland
Yay for an adults only vacation. 😊
Thank you for your channel and for this video. The sweaters are beautiful and you do an awesome job of welcoming us to Iceland. I hope to visit soon, but I plan to order a sweater even sooner :)
Thank you so much!
Love your blue sweater 👍
I was there! Such good memories!! I was waiting for you to show a "plate" of yarn. wo strands of the fragile yarn are held together to make the sweater. When knit it is strong, but the yarn itself can be plucked apart into short wispy fragments. Amazing! The designs are beautiful.
I was planning to get shots in the processing facility that has the plate of yarn but was not able to because of COVID restrictions.
I love you in both sweaters but the blue is really special. Blue is also my fav color. If I ever make it to Iceland will be sure to pick up a sweater or blanket
Thanks! The blue is so nice and super warm. I hope you are able to come to Iceland in the near future. 😊
Oh YES ! I remember that store. It waswonderfully nuts (sweater after sweater after sweater). My husband and I spent about an hour in there only in the end to walk out with one hat. There were too many choices, Kind of like trying to decide what to watch on Netflix, after two hours of watching trailers, you end up not watching anything because you're too exhausted.
😂 I can understand that
I went to this store last year and they did not have as much sweaters at the time. I'm assuming it was because of the amount of tourism and people purchasing items. I can't wait to go back!
Enjoyed your video , we will have to visit this shop . Many thanks .
Yay! So glad to hear that.
Oh! I’ve been in this shop too 😍 i got a sweater with hoodie and zipper 🥰 I love it.
Visited this shop a couple of days ago; if you love yarn, knitting, crocheting, or nalbinding, it is the most dangerous store in Iceland 😂! I fully intend on taking advantage of the tax refund option after my visit comes to a close. Thanks for this video Jewells!
My pleasure and so glad to hear that!! 🤗
Love this channel. Def going to check out these lovely sweaters, right now. Thanks for the link.
You are so welcome! If you decide to buy one, I'd love to hear which one you got and the color combo.
I can’t thank you enough for this video!!! It was fate that you showed up on my suggested video feed! I have been searching for a source for this Exact wool to repair a coat I have (that my mother brought home from Iceland years ago) AND I also want to knit one of these sweaters, so YEAH!!!! 🎉 on all accounts. Order has been placed, now I just have to wait and wait and wait on shipping 😭 😭 😭
You have gained a subscriber for sure! I can’t hardly believe you don’t go home with ALL those sweaters you wore...I would have to!
Yay! That is so awesome to hear. I hope your order comes sooner than expected.
LOL. I was so tempted to take them all. I already own three sweaters. 😂
I had that exact same sweater I gave it away when I moved to. Florida lol
Thanks love all that you do and say thx from califas
I am so thankful for this video, darling! I really do need to get one real Icelandic sweater!
So glad to hear that 😊
Thank you for this episode. I'm glad I keep up with this channel through IG...now I have to go spend some money. I'm on their website right now...LOOKING HARD!!!! That blue one was fire!!!!
My pleasure. Let me know which one you decide to get. 😊
@@AllThingsIceland Most of the men's stuff is 3-ply. Living in Texas, I feel I need a 2 or even single-play. Mos'def will let you know.
I really like that xmas colors one, but I don't see it as a xmas theme, just a really bright pretty sweater.
Those sweaters our very warm
Yay!! Thank you Jules! Loved this video- getting my sweater soon!!!!!
Hope you like it!
Gorgeous jumpers. Nothing like them in France. Very interesting. Thanks a lot x
My pleasure 😊
Great video. So glad I kept looking.
Amazing video! Thank u!!
My pleasure
Jules, how about doing a video of a walk through the streets of Reykjarvik during the twilight of winter when the Xmas lights are on/the shop windows are lit up ? Also, how about a trip to the gothic, black beach at Vik, southern Iceland - the only non-tropical beach to regularely make lists of the world's top ten beaches ? Love to see both. Love the channel - fascinated by Iceland/European arctic. Andy - UK.
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Hi Andy. I’m planning to do both. Many places are closed in downtown Reykjavík because of a COVID third wave. We’ve also been asked not to travel outside of Reykjavík until the numbers are down. Just waiting for some restrictions to be lifted. 😊
I look forward to both. Thanks, Jules 👌
I bought one of those for my daughter about 50 years ago.
Can you show us what the label looks like inside those authentic sweaters so I dont buy a fake one
I'm new to your channel. I can tell that I'll be stopping by frequently as I prepare for a trip later this year! I definitely have this shop on my to-do list! I have a question about shopping. As an American, it's quite normal when you shop to try on a sweater or jacket (anything you that doesn't require disrobing) right in the aisle - to just pull it over your head to see if it fits or if you like the way it looks on you - totally bypassing the fitting room. I wanted to know if this would be a very touristy thing to do in Iceland? Would it be better to properly use a fitting room, even for quick changes? Thanks!
Thanks!
My pleasure!! 🤗❤️
Considering the work (including the time) that go into a gorgeous finished sweater like that, the price you've shown is a real bargain!
Agreed. 😊
So helpful this video, thank you! Quick question pls- you mention that they come in different ply for various levels of warmth. Is there much of a warmth and price difference between the 1 and 2 ply please? Cheers,
Marg
And one question: do you know whether they reclaim the lanoline (the natural wax present in the wool while on the sheep) and sell it as a product in Iceland? What do they do with all the lanoline? It has excellent properties for skincare (e.g. during pregnancy and breastfeeding). As a technical translator I always love to know how things are processed!
Bellicimo trabajos. ❤
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The website did not open. I plan to knit a lopi sweater by myself and was interested to compare the cost of an already made sweater versus the cost of wool.
Ok, try this website - handknitted.is
I am so sad that I am allergic to wool. These are so very beautiful, I want to cry. I'm also a knitter and wish I could use real wool. I have to use cotton, or linen. I would risk puffy eyes, and wear a respirator to visit this gorgeous place!
Aww, so sorry to hear that.
At least I can see them here! Beautiful!
Love that blue sweater for your first change! I can't remember if I got to this store when I was there 3 years ago. Did they have a basket of knitted bunny slippers there? I have bought things from two other Icelandic stores' web shops. Mostly sweaters and plenty of blankets and hats! I will definitely check this place out.
Thanks!
I'm not sure about the bunny slippers. They might have them but I don't remember seeing them.
Jules, I might not get to Iceland. Is it possible to order a sweater from Iceland and have it shipped to me in Washington DC?
Yes! 😊 Here is the link to their web shop where you can order one and have it shipped to you. bit.ly/handknitted_iceland
Have you seen the Northern Lights as yet?
Those prices on their website! 😧😲
Please tell us the address of this store.
The Sweaters are Beautiful! I want 2 from that store. Do they ship to the US? Is there a website we can go to? I plan on visiting as well. Who do you recommend I use for a 5 day trip for lodging and suites?
Yes, they ship all over the world. Here is the website - www.handknitted.is
What parts of Iceland are you planning to travel to?
can i ask what the cost of the sweater is? they look very warm, could be good for canada in winter :)
They start at about $170 and go up from there. The price can depend on how thick the sweater is, if it has an opening and the design.
WOULD LOVE INFORMATION INORDER TO PURCHASE ONE I HAVE ENCLOSED MY EMAIL ADDRESS...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN NYC.....FOR MOST OF MY YOUTH THEN WE RELOCATED TO ATLANTA GEORGIA....WHICH IS A GREAT STATE AS WELL..
I spent 3 weeks in Iceland last summer, was overwhelmed by its beauty. When I came home, I bought some Icelandic wool and knit a typical Icelandic sweater for my granddaughter. Then in February my second granddaughter was born and I knit the same sweater for her but open in the front. My twin daughters loved them so much that they asked me to knit one for them... They chose beautiful colors and so within three months I have knit four Icelandic sweaters! This winter I'll be knitting one for me in the more thin wool ;) Thanks for the video!
Wow!! That’s awesome and great job on getting them done so quickly.
My pleasure and thanks for watching!
@@AllThingsIceland Hehe! When I start knitting or reading, I completely ignore everything else :) Similar to being in a trance...
Your reply made me so happy to read. Knitting for loved ones is the 2nd best to getting a love-gift. Love wins!!
As a knitter, I can tell you that these prices are low for the number of hours it takes to make one! So they are a bargain, as well as being lovely.
I wouldn`t say it's expensive. Costly, yes. But worth every cent. And besides if animal welfare is guaranteed in the production process, I'm down. (But I live in Uruguay, a little country on the antlantic coast of South America. It'd cost a fortune to ship it here being already a costly item. :-(
But I'll have mine. Oh yes. Just that I'll have to go buy it personally in Iceland yaaay!!
PD: Your Icelandic sounds soooo great!! Pronunciation ON POINT! :-D
Wow my husband is from Uruguay. We live in the US and I am thinking to send a blanket from Iceland to my sister in law in Uruguay. Your country is small but phenomenal in soccer, mate and meat. Go Suarez!!
Uruguay is terrific! They got ahead of the pandemic!!!
I bought a beautiful purple sweater at that shop back in the mid-90's and it is still in perfect condition to this day. Even though I live in northern New England, I can only wear it on the coldest days because, like you said, it is so warm and cozy that I over heat. I use it as my outer layer often throughout the winter, no coat required. When I had a stop over in Iceland a couple of years ago I wanted to pick up another one but could not find the store. I can see from your video that it has moved to a new location so now I will make sure I look harder for it the next time I have a stop over (or hopefully, a longer visit). Great video. Thanks
😊 My pleasure
You're the greatest tourism and culture ambassador of Iceland I've viewed for a long time.
I mentioned to you before about the “Lopi” sweater fashion rage here in East Coast Canada🇨🇦 in the 1970’s and early 1980’s.
You have described the wool perfectly and yes regarding the washing you can get a lanolin soap ( made from oil from sheep) to wash your sweater. But you don’t have to use that soap, I used a gentle soap and it washed mine often and it is sturdy. Not only that, yes they are waterproof, I always used mine, as did my sister and my friends when we went cross-country skiing. The patterns, I made cardigans (button up) yoke as well as the pullover yoked Lopi sweaters. They are lovely and easy to knit 🧶 you should learn how to make these sweaters. They are easy to make for someone learning to knit. Use circular needles and they knit up fast, they look complicated because you carry the colours in the yoke but it isn’t hard at all. ( I taught my sister years ago how to make them) I think I still have my “Lopi” pattern books here somewhere.
Thanks for the added information. I'm hoping to finish my lopapeysa soon.
I remember these sweaters in the 70's. I grew up in upstate NY and I think I had one 👍🏽
@@sswan9689 yes I know they were very popular in the '70's, at the university I attended in New Brunswick, Canada. Maine borders on our province.
Thank u Jules for another fascinating lesson on everything Iceland.
Not only the perfect model for the gorgeous sweaters the best ambassador for Iceland.
If your friend Nicole can do it so can u be in the Icelandic Parliament!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment. 🤗
As a knitter I find this fascinating. I have yet to attempt colorwork, which is what we call the yoke designs here in the US. I would love one of those sweaters. So informative.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully, you get a chance to try the yoke design. 😊
Good morning! How can I buy one of these sweaters? You can start a business selling sweaters it will be great.
Hi! You can buy one on their web shop here - bit.ly/handknitted_iceland
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Buy the blue one!!!
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I don't think I'll ever go to iceland but I'm so happy that you've found a wonderful life there. God Bless you seem like such a kind soul.
Aww, thank you very much for the lovely comment.
You could make a series of videos around the Icelandic wool. For example, how it was used in olden times, how the wool was/is processed, how the sweater and cardigans are made (i.e. the circular knitting technique) and you should definitely include a visit to the artisan in Selfoss who handcolours wool using the old techniques and creates some really beatiful colours. Then there is traditional shawl. This piece of knitwear has a longer history then the sweater. It is also made from the wool which is spun so that it is much finer than lopi but really strong at the same time.
As always, you videos are informative and insightful and I admire how factual you are (and that you always get it right). I have learned a few new things about my country through your videos.
My only complaint is that I can't like each video twice.
Takk fyrir öll frábæru myndböndin, þú ert greinilega íslendingur innst inni.
Thanks for the video suggestions.
So glad you enjoy the videos. Mín er ánægjan. 😊
I was in this store when I visited with my sister a few years ago. One of my biggest regrets was not buying a sweater. Guess I'll just have to come back eventually 💙
I hope you do come back in the near future. 🙂
Omg as a knitter this is paradise to me. What a beautiful place!!!
Thank you So much.
Wow! I love wool sweaters and these are so beautiful. Thanks for telling us all about them and giving us details where we can order them. I will definitely give the shop a look.
My pleasure. I’d love to know which color combo you buy, if you decide to get one.
I love this! Thank you for bringing such an important heritage craft to everyone’s attention. The sweaters are so beautiful! And you are too!
My pleasure and thank you. 🤗
They have such beautiful sweaters on their website!
Agreed!
My two favourite options have gone on my Christmas wishlist
@@synteis Woohoo!
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed learning about Icelandic sweaters and seeing a tiny bit of Reykjavik! How do the clothing sizes run? Are they similar to US sizes? I cannot wait to get my sweater, especially because it will come from a reputable place in ICELAND!!! You're the best Jewells (love your name, by the way!)
So glad you enjoyed it. I wear a medium in the sweaters, which is a US 10. However, I would contact the shop with your measurements just to make sure you get the right size.
My pleasure! 😊
I was looking online. Those sweaters are very expensive! Do you wear a coat over those or are they warm enough to be worn as a stand alone?
This video was very interesting, you are a good ambassador for this artisanal industry.
But what the heck is unspun wool ? Ill be really interested in a follow-up of this video where you visit people who nit the sweaters an show the proces an material. Say collecting the sheep, shearing, factory processing, and nitting / pattern making.
Lol good question. I planned to go to the processing facility but I wasn’t able to because of COVID restrictions. 😢
This wool is unspun because the icelandic sheep wool fibers are super LONG and they're don't have to be twisted together tightly like shorter wools do. There's more to it but that's the short version. I knit with wool and other natural fibers (alpaca) and they are usually carded to make the fibers go in one direction, then spun, and then the spun yarn strand is twisted with at least one other strand (2 ply to 4ply). Short wool that's not spun is called roving, and you can use it to make felted wool fabric (coats are sometimes felted wool for example) but it's not strong enough to knit with. Icelandic sheep wool is really unique!
I absolutely love your energy and keep coming back to your channel because of it. I find myself with a huge smile every time I watch. Keep it up :-)
Thank you so much!!
Best news all day!!!! Thank you so much! 💖💖💖
Yay and my pleasure! ❤
Always a joyful channel, love from the crazy United States of America.
😊 sending love back to you
I love the blue lopapeysa! It looks so much like water tribe garment from Avatar the Last Airbender!
I love those sweaters.
Awesome!!