Yes, Icelandic wool blankets are that warm! You may wonder why this statement is accurate, and I invite you to come along while we educate you and discuss these fantastic knitted items. You’ll see that, once more is known about Icelandic knitted garments and blankets, the enormity of this statement becomes crystal clear. One of the first things you should...
You have, no doubt, heard it said that a dog is man’s best friend. While that is true, we’d like to suggest a close “second” to the dog, especially for those who live or travel to colder climates.-- we’d like you to consider warm woolen socks as that “second” best friend. They make great gifts anytime of the year or...
How cold will it get in Iceland? Depending on where you call home, winters in Iceland can be downright cold! The temperatures during the approximate 5 months of winter (November 8 to April 4) vary based upon what part of Iceland you’re visiting. The capital city of Reykjavik, located in the southern reaches of the island, experiences a more temperate...
Oh, it’s Christmas time again! What a wonderful time of the year with so much to celebrate regardless of where you are located. Christmas celebrations take place all over the world, with such a variety of traditions, resulting from national cultures, historical events, folklore, and religious beliefs. In Iceland, Christmas is a bit different. While some parts of the globe...
If you’re embarking on a trip to Iceland, your first step is to prepare for the journey with a comprehensive look at what to expect. Iceland is a small but captivating country with a long list of cultural and natural wonders to discover. It’s not Disney World, though — there isn’t a neatly packaged one-size-fits-all way to experience it.
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, which have been bred in isolation for generations, partly due to geography and partly through regulation to guard against...
