Lopapeysa

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Everybody in Iceland has three lopapeysas: one that their mother knitted for them, one that their grandmother made them, and one that someone left at their house after a party.' - Mikael Hannes, Icelander. In Iceland there's a piece of knitwear that everybody has, but no one has bought: the lopapeysa, or lopi for short. These iconic sweaters are gifts of love passed down from generation to generation, used and cherished. Joan and Kyle take you on a journey to learn how to make your own lopi, but also to explore and experience the land they come from. Over the course of an 800-mile adventure around Iceland's Ring Road, Joan and Kyle interview and photograph local experts, wool producers and knitters to trace the history of how the patterns were invented and how they evolved. From rockstars to professors and designers, meet friendly Icelanders who share their knitting-related (or not) stories and show you some of their country's hidden gems. From isolated waterfalls, (very) hot springs and iconic movie locations - such as Game of Thrones and Rogue One - to beautiful Icelandic horses, giant glaciers and erupting volcanos, the book includes a stunning collection of photographs. These incredible adventures inspire eleven lopi-style knitting patterns, which you can follow with step-by-step instructions. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced knitter, detailed photographs and charts show you how to make traditional sweaters, gloves, hats, headbands and a warm jumper dress, all while discovering why this single piece of clothing is so special, so unique, and ties this nation together.