Iceland blog articles and news announcements

couple in warm parka jacket in the mountain

January 2020

Gearing up for Icelandic winters with the right parka

Depending on where you call home, winters in Iceland can be downright cold, so gear up. The temperatures during the approximate 5 months of winter (November 8 to April 4).

woman wearing winter jacket and a hat in Reykjavík city center

December 2019

Very cold days—Winter wear in Reykjavik

In Iceland, add to the winter scene the Northern Lights casting that unforgettable backdrop behind snow-filled scenes. Reykjavik, in particular, is covered in lights. It’s truly a sight to behold.

July 2019

Iceland, an island with more sheep than men

Even though the wool counts for little of the income from sheep in Iceland (less than 15%) it is the wool for which they are know. The particular qualities of Icelandic wool are due to the uniqueness of the Icelandic sheep,

June 2019

Is Icelandic wool itchy? What to know if you have sensitive skin

Icelandic wool is especially adaptable to different skin types, because its two different fiber types are used to make varying weights and softness of yarn.

April 2019

From boom to bust and back again: Knitting and the Icelandic economy

The importance of knitting to the Icelandic economy and culture is evident to any visitor when they see rows of stores in downtown Reykjavík selling Icelandic sweaters.