Hand Knit Icelandic Knit Cardigan Sweater XS

excellent used condition hand knit with Icelandic sheep's wool classic lopapeysa crew neck cardigan sweater Long sleeves fits like a women's size xs first image is AI generated The Icelandic sheep has been roaming the mountains of Iceland ever since the Vikings brought it to the country in the 9th century. The warm wool made it possible for the settlers to survive in the harsh northern climate. The modern Icelandic breed is a direct descendant of these first animals and genetically identical. The wool is a natural product and only eco-friendly energy sources are used in the manufacturing process. Evolving over 1,100 years of exposure to the harsh subartic climate, Icelandic wool is distinctively made of two different kinds of fiber that make it both highly insulating and water-repellent. Warmth Permeable body moisture passes through Fine Fibers create thermal insulation for maximum warmth Coarse Fibers make for maximum water repellency purchased in Iceland 825