Material – 100 % Icelandic Sheep’s Wool100 g ballLength: approx. 100 m / 100 gNeedle size 5 – 6 (mm)Gauge: 13 sts / 18 rows = 10 x 10 cmHand washYou need:For a women’s sweater EU size 38 (knitted in stockinette stitch) approx. 800 gFor a men’s sweater in EU size 52 (knitted in stockinette stitch) approx. 1000 gAlafosslopi is ideal for Icelandic sweaters or cardigans for outdoor activities such as horseback riding or hiking.The color selection of the Icelandic Wool Alafosslopi offers a wide range of colors. Since Alafosslopi is the classic and most used Icelandic Wool strength, it already offers the biggest selection of different colors - but we still wanted it even more colorful! That makes us – and we are a little proud to say so - the only manufacturer that offers more colors in Alafosslopi strength than the standard range: We mix different wool colors together and thus, create a blend with balls in individual colors. This is how we get unique wool colors that only we carry and offer.You want your very own color?We mix our own Alafosslopi colors from different Plötulopi colors - and so can you! Just choose your favorite color combination and we will even twist a small sample ball and knit a little sample piece for you. That way you can see how your personal color looks when already knitted.In addition to the single balls of wool, we also offer a wide range of knitting kits. These include the amount of wool for the selected size and the pattern with detailed knitting instructions (for all sizes) in German. Instructions and patterns in English upon request.The LOPI yarn comes from a unique breed of sheep from Iceland. The special Icelandic Wool is very resistant to extreme weather conditions and yet soft and comfortable. This is due to a special characteristic of the wool of the Icelandic sheep. It consists of two types of hair: the inner hair is very soft and insulates cold, the outer hair is longer, firmer and water-repellent. Without the Icelandic sheep, Iceland would not have been habitable for the Vikings thousands of years ago. The sheep breed is unique in the world and its wool is designed for the Nordic climate.With the different yarn strengths, it is not only possible to knit thick Icelandic sweaters with Icelandic wool, but also thinner garments and even light cloths. The LOPI yarn is a natural raw material, which on the one hand offers high quality and on the other hand is environmentally friendly. In the processing of the wool there are sources like geothermal energy and hydroelectric power used.We try to present the colors of the yarn as true to the original as possible. However, please note that the colors might look a little lighter or darker or slightly different depending on the resolution, display etc. of the screen.