Plötulopi

At the Álafoss wool store yesterday, the ladies encouraged me to try knitting with Icelandic plötulopi, or unspun Icelandic yarn. They say that while it's fragile to work with, it creates a soft and sturdy sweater. Most Icelandic knitters use it, often working two strands at a time. It's beautiful stuff and I bought a number of wool "cakes" to bring home.

As I was doing groceries today in Selfoss, I walked into a grocery aisle full of wool, including the cakes. So I added some to the cart, beside the cheese and eggs.