If there is such a thing as a spinners paradise, Iceland is it. Icelandic wool roving has been a staple in the history of this magical island for centuries. Without it, the people who came from Norway during the Viking Age would never have survived. The sheep they brought with them, known as Icelandic sheep, have a versatile double coat of wool. With their sheep, the Vikings brought textile traditions to Iceland, including working the wool, tanning the skins, loom-weaving, tablet-weaving, braiding, embroidery, and dyeing with plants and lichens—all of which remain part of Icelandic culture today. Of these, knitting is the most popular. Icelandic wool roving is ideal for spinning due to its dual-fiber structure, which makes the resulting yarn warm, waterproof, and light. Whether you intend to spin it into a hat, scarf, or Icelandic lopapeysa, Icelandic wool roving is easy to work with and produces a beautiful fabric.
