How do Icelandic people dress themselves and what´s the Icelandic summer like? If you´re curious to know or if you’re headed to Reykjavik for a visit during the Iceland summer this year, just read through this article to prepare yourself for the best Icelandic style, sunshine, and moderate summer weather. That said, there is no “one season fits all” attire...
It’s a design that everyone recognizes, even when they don’t know what it’s called. It’s the lopapeysa jersey knit design. Knitting with lopi yarn is a deeply ingrained part of Icelandic culture. Icelandic knitter tutorials and jumper knitting kits are as much a reflection of global consumer curiosity as they are a reflection of Icelanders’ pride in creating these tutorials...
Quarantine continues in many countries around the world. And even where the economy has been reopened, there are still social distancing requirements in place. We are all adjusting to what they call the “new normal.” With an eye on the future, Icewear is still celebrating the opening of their new store in the Kringlan Shopping Mall. Worldwide tourism and in-town...
We all want to feel worldly. We apply what we learned in grade-school geography class where we can, and we always have Google at the ready where there are doubts. Especially if planning a trip somewhere, it’s important to fact-check to be sure you’re prepared for your destination (and all its particulars). For instance, it’s a common notion that Iceland...
Yes, Icelandic wool blankets are that warm! You may wonder why this statement is accurate, and I invite you to come along while we educate you and discuss these fantastic knitted items. You’ll see that, once more is known about Icelandic knitted garments and blankets, the enormity of this statement becomes crystal clear. One of the first things you should...
You have, no doubt, heard it said that a dog is man’s best friend. While that is true, we’d like to suggest a close “second” to the dog, especially for those who live or travel to colder climates.-- we’d like you to consider warm woolen socks as that “second” best friend. They make great gifts anytime of the year or...
