Who started the Handknitting Association of Iceland?

In November 1977, a group of people, mainly women, founded The Handknitting Association of Iceland. Their aim was to increase their income by knitting and selling sweaters and other garments from the unique wool characterstic of the Icelandic sheep.

What is the purpose of knitting in Iceland?

Their aim was to increase their income by knitting and selling sweaters and other garments from the unique wool characteristic of the Icelandic sheep. All our handmade products are knitted in Iceland by members of The Handknitting Association of Iceland.

Where to buy Handknitting in Iceland?

The National Museum gift shop, the Handknitting Association of Iceland and small local boutiques are your best bet for a genuine keepsake. Bargain hunters may want to check out the Kolaportið Flea Market, which is only open on weekends and is a well-known hub for hagglers.

What is Handknitting Association?

The aim was to establish an organisation that could facilitate better and more extensive marketing of their products. Thus the Handknitting Association was born. Soon after it was established, the Association opened a store to sell members’woollen goods.