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A window display of hand-knitted Icelandic wool sweaters and colorful gnomes at The Handknitting Association of Iceland, Reykjavik, recommended by Handpicked Iceland.

A stack of blue and white hand-knitted Icelandic wool sweaters at The Handknitting Association of Iceland, Reykjavik.

Artisan knitting a green Icelandic wool sweater at Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik.

Colorful, lightweight hand-knitted Icelandic wool shawls on a rack at The Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik.

Labeling a traditional blue and white lopapeysa at The Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik.

The storefront of The Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik.

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The Handknitting Association of Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík

Shop

Wool

Craft

Made in Iceland

Local material

Founded in 1977 by a group of women, this co-op has grown into a community of over a thousand passionate Icelandic knitters. The shop offers the country’s largest selection of authentic lopapeysa sweaters. Whether you’re interested in handcrafted pieces or a DIY kit featuring traditional Icelandic patterns and wool, quality and traceability are guaranteed. The knowledgeable staff makes the shopping experience even warmer.

Discover the legacy of a community built over decades: A close-knit community since 1977.

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+354-552 1890

Address Borgartún 31

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