Most knitters are familiar with the colorwork traditions of Scandinavia and Scotland. Iceland has similar knitting traditions, developed during or prior to the 17th century, and featuring a combination of yoked sweaters, stranded colorwork, and the use of wool (called "lopi") from Icelandic sheep. Jonsdottir, the head designer at Istex, Iceland's premier yarnmaker, designed most of the new patterns in this collection and adapted many of the vintage patterns. Each of the designs is created to highlight the beauty of the lopi. Colorwork sweaters for women, men, and children dominate, but there are also patterns for accessories. Library Journal (02/15/2013):
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