Reykjavik, Iceland – Trouble is rattling one of Iceland’s most distinctive industries: the production of the thick, hand-knitted “lopi” sweaters adored by tourists and worn with pride by locals. The ...

In a country with nearly as many sheep as people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.

Textile designer Ýrúrarí, who is nominated for this year's Icelandic Design Award, gives new life to worn-out clothes by adding playful knitted details such as eyes, tongues and fingers. The Icelandic ...