Istex Lopi
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a vintage pattern and the instructions are not according to Ístex current publication standards. Stated colors might be discontinued.
Crochet: Robe
This is a vintage pattern and the instructions are not according to Ístex current publication standards. Stated colors might be discontinued.
Knitting: Pullover
The Riddari was designed by Védís Jónsdóttir for Ístex, the company renowned for producing Icelandic Lopi yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
The Álafoss Lopi Crystal Fleece is now Ístex Einband. and the White no 201 is Einaband 0851
Knitting: Pullover
Reindeer in the Northern Lights - the stags fly over the sky in a glow of multicolored northern lights
Knitting: Fashion Doll (Barbie, etc), Doll Clothes - Other
Lopi little - Little Lopi doll that needs a Lopapeysa to be comfy.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Blessing – Picture on the wall, embroidered prayer, now a cushion to lean on.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are wide and worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Pullover
The sweater is knitted in the round from the top down. On yoke and body, the round begins at the left side of the back (when the sweater is turned upright). On sleeve the round begins at the joining of back and sleeve, decreases are worked on the back side of the sleeve (not under the arm).
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The hat is worked in the round, first with circular needles then with double pointed needles as rounds get shorter.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Cardigan
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Cardigan
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round. Yoke is first shaped with classic yoke decreases then with raglan shaping.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
Lower back is worked back and forth. Body, yoke and sleeves are worked in the round.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Hats - Other
In February 2018 Védis Jónsdóttir spoke at The Big Apple Knitters Guild in New York City. She handed out this pattern which was apparently designed for the members who attended this event. The stranded pattern is of typical NYC buildings. Fabulous!
Knitting: Cardigan
“Borg mín borg,” meaning “My city, my city” in Icelandic, is the name of this cardigan design. It comes in two color options: black and grey, or brown and green, both crafted from Léttlopi, a traditional Icelandic yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
“Litlu manneskjurnar” translates to “The Little People” or “The Little Humans” in Icelandic. This cardigan is designed for kids and is available in two color options: blue/green and pink/yellow.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
“Síðsumarskápa” is an Icelandic term that means “late summer cloak” in English. This elegant, long cardigan features a design in red and moss.
Knitting: Cardigan
“Vegir liggja til allra átta” translates from Icelandic to “Paths lead in all directions.” This design is available in two color options: black/brown and blue/rust.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work the yoke in the round. Round begins on left side of body. On yoke, round begins on left side of body back where body joins sleeve. The garment is knitted with two threads of Plötulopi and 1 thread of Einband together.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Sides and sleeves are worked in the round from shoulder to wrist. Back is worked back and forth from wast to neck. The pieces are then sewn together.
Knitting: Pullover
Using the bulky-weight Álafoss lopi, this free (and quick!) to make pattern has arrived just in time for wearing during the Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations. The sweater’s body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to the underarms, then they are joined to work the yoke in the round. The rounds begin at left side of bod...
Knitting: Pullover
Subtle stripes and textural stitches combine with classic Icelandic stranding to create a fun and whimsical pullover for ladies.
Knitting: Pullover
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined to work yoke in the round.
Knitting: Cowl
This looped scarf is knit in the round like a cowl, then folded over and seamed to ensure the right side is always shown.
Knitting: Pullover
This lovely plain traditional sweater is knit holding two strands of the Plotulopi together and varying their colours. If you do not have Plotulopi immediately to hand, then you can try using one strand of regular Lopi or two strands of Lite Lopi—just make sure you get the recommended gauge. The construction is traditional, in the round from th...
Knitting: Cardigan, Dress
This warm, comfortable dress features a lace-edged herm and butterflies on the bodice. The beautiful cardigan is decorated with even more butterflies.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
“Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms,” says the pattern, “then joined and yoke is worked in the round. Round begins and ends with a purl stitch for the steek at the front of the body. The front opening is cut open. Knit from the plates or wind softly two strands of wool together for each colour. If you like the...
Knitting: Pullover
Note: Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms, then joined and yoke is worked in the round.
Knitting: Cardigan
Body and sleeves are worked in the round from lower edge to underarms. Body and sleeves are then joined and yoke is worked in the round over the entire cardigan. Pattern and dec are worked from chart. Round begins and ends with P st at front of body. Hood is worked back and forth. The front opening is cut open.
Knitting: Skirt
Summary An elastic-waist skirt knit from the waist down. Coloured stripes and increases are charted.
Knitting: Cardigan
Haddur, a matching hat pattern, is included in Knitting with Icelandic Wool, Lopidesign and here with Ravelry.
Knitting: Cardigan
The 12-15 pattern is part of the LOPI 12 book and designed by Guðríður Aðalsteinsdóttir and made out of Icelandic Álafosslopi yarn by Ístex.
Knitting: Pullover
Traditional unisex Icelandic Lopi sweater worked in the round with stranded colorwork details and yoke.
Knitting: Pullover
Unisex Child’s traditional Icelandic Lopi sweater worked in the round with colorwork details and yoke.
Knitting: Pullover
The design is made by Anna Árnadóttir and adapted by Védís Jónsdóttir with nice antique gold, copper, red, purple colors.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
This pattern includes two different designs made out of Icelandic Léttlopi yarn
Knitting: Pullover, Beanie, Toque
There are two designs in this pattern. One for a kids sweater and one for a hat.
Knitting: Cardigan
The design as nice colors of dark sienna, vanilla, golden green and black, all made out of Álafosslopi.
Knitting: Cardigan
Traditional Icelandic Lopi cardigan is worked in the round and steeked, with colorwork details and yoke. Guidelines included for working back and forth.
Knitting: Pullover
Designs 9 and 10 are different colorways for the same unisex Icelandic Lopi sweaters worked in the round with colorwork details and yoke.
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern was published first in the Ístex Léttlopi 16 and it’s available for free on lopdesign.is and Ravelry.
Knitting: Pullover
Traditional, unisex Icelandic Lopi sweater with colorwork details and two color scheme options.
Knitting: Pullover, Hats - Other
Summary: From pattern, “An unusual motif, decorative stitching, and a floppy tam add individuality to this circular set.”
Knitting: Cardigan
Traditional, unisex Icelandic Lopi cardigan with colorwork details worked in the round and steeked. Instructions for a hat are also included (Designs 9 & 10 - Hat).
Knitting: Pullover
Traditional, unisex, child-size Icelandic Lopi sweater with colorwork details. Instructions for a plain hat are also provided.
Knitting: Pullover
Traditional, unisex, Icelandic Lopi pullover in child and teen sizes with colorwork details.
Knitting: Pullover
Traditional, unisex, child-size Icelandic Lopi pullover with colorwork details; presented with two color scheme options; instructions for a coordinating, plain hat are also included.
Knitting: Pullover
The pattern includes knitting instructions for a children’s sweater, mittens and hat in two color combinations, 12-33 in green and 12-34 in black. Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir, made using Álafosslopi.
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern includes knitting instructions for a sweater in two color combinations 12-23 in light beige and 12-24 in light grey, as well as for mittens and a hat. The Icelandic yarn Álafosslopi by Ístex is used for all the designs.
Knitting: Pullover
The 12-16 pattern is part of the LOPI 12 book and designed by Guðríður Aðalsteinsdóttir and made out of Icelandic Álafosslopi yarn by Ístex. See pattern 12-06 for the white sweater.
Knitting: Pullover
Suggestion is to alter pattern, by adding shortrows to lift neck on row 17, 27, 33 and 43 if size permits.
Knitting: Pullover
The pattern includes knitting instructions for a children’s sweater, mittens and hat in two color combinations, 12-33 in green and 12-34 in black. Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir, made using Álafosslopi.