Knit Your Own Lopapeysa (DVD)
This is an instructional knitting DVD in Icelandic and English Learn to knit Iceland's favorite wool sweater.
The Lopapeysa (Icelandic for the traditional knitted yoke sweater) has become a well-known symbol for the Icelandic knitting tradition.
Today the Lopapeysa is intensely popular among Icelanders of all ages, so when travelling around Iceland you will see this knitted symbol of the Nordic nation all over.
Ragnheiður Eiríksdóttir (Ragga) takes you through the knitting of three different Lopapeysas. You will learn the traditional techniques along with Ragga's modern twists, from casting on to steeking.
The DVD also includes a documentary about the making of lopi, from the sheep to the knitters' needles. Tracks.
The making of lopi Great grandma's house Óðinn: men's sweater Freyja: ladies cardigan Children's top-down cardigan Information
Publisher: Knitting Iceland
Instructor/Designer: Ragnheiður Eiríksdóttir
Language selection: English / Icelandic
Running time: 82 minutes
Format: DVD PAL
Release date: December 10th 2010
