Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have aquired some old icelandic style knitting patterns. They require a type of wool called Lopi, which appears to be no longer available. The needle size is 5.5mm and 6.5mm and the tension is 7 stitches to 5cm. Anyone have any ideas as to what weight (aran/ chunky etc)of wool would be a good alternative.............I used to knit this type of jumper a lot years ago but I can't remember what the wool was that I used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Is there a tension guide on the pattern? If so, you need a yarn that equates to the same tension. Sounds thicker than DK, but not chunky. Probably about an arran weight. Sorry, just reread your post and there is a tension guide. Just look for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 My mum used to knit Lopis when I was younger......huge great things that no-one else wanted to knit for the shop we worked in.........48/50in chest jobbies ......and watch the tv whilst knitting too Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 i used to knit these all the time, on circular needles in front of the telly. I gave them as presents to everyone I knew..... haven't seen them around for a while! I think I even have some lopi wool in the cupboard, I'll have a look and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Sounds like it's either aran or chunky. What's the tension like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hi, I popped into my local wool shop and spoke to the lovely lady ( who is about 150 years old) and she remembered Lopi wool - apparently chunky wool will do the job. Problem solved, thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I was going to suggest this, as I'd been thinking about it overnight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I had an Icelandic sweater which my mum knit for me about 27 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
