Wool in the North - Iceland

WOOL IN THE NORTH is a multi-year project that aims at developing sustainable tourism & textile tourism focusing on sheep's wool, wool products and wool-related learning experiences such as workshops and courses, etc. Such activities reduce wool waste, create growth within wool production and product development, and ultimately strengthen the sheep farming industry on the whole.
Wool in the North is financed by NORA, the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation, and therefore the project has partners from the Faroe Islands (Búnadarstovan / Agricultural Agency & Patt Lucas), Greenland (Innovation South Greenland), Iceland (Icelandic Textile Center/Holar University) and Norway (Sommerakademiet & Floortje Zonneveld), in cooperation with Scotland (Deborah Gray Textiles).
In March 2023 Wool in the North project group was together in North Iceland, meeting & experiencing all things Icelandic Wool and culture. This film is the product of that tour, with the purpose of introducing the concept creative in connection with the project.
The film is created by Floortje Zonneveld.
Enjoy.

[@tracyadams2244]

This is great film. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am a crocheter and yarn spinner I enjoy working with wool.

[@jb10428]

This is a wonderful film! I feel and share your enthusiasm about wool and it’s crafts. I too need more time to learn and experiment. Wool is an incredible resource for warmth etc and art 😊

[@jeffreyaltman9994]

Is it possible to buy local wool? I live in the US, but the wool skeins that the one farmer showed in her shop were beautiful; also I'd love to get the pattern for her sweater!

[@tuffy2242]

Absolutely love ❤️ this. Thank you 🙏
Also, super interesting, the comment about two-colored sheep having softer wool.
How are you taking out part of the tog?
I’ve found this difficult to do.
Thanks

[@lyrebird9749]

Hello, thanks for this video. I am also interested in buying Icelandic wool and the pattern for the sweater / jumper the lady is wearing (with the green diamonds).