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drmel94
New Pal
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 Posted - 09/27/2012 : 05:30:34 AM
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Actually, Hespa does have a web presence on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hespa) where she sells kits of her yarn with a basic triangular shawl pattern. She also has a Facebook page, but that one's pretty much all in Icelandic.
I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time, Clara, though I had no doubts that you would really love it there. See you in a few weeks!
"Hatred does not end by hatred; hatred ends by love. This is the eternal law." - Buddha |
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Anya
New Pal
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 05:36:57 AM
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| Please, PLEASE, tell me you are repeating this tour next year!!! The tour I did of Iceland was called the South Viking Challenge, and it was all physical activity. I adored every minute of it, but I want to see this side of Iceland, too--woolies and goats and textile museums!!! |
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MeezieGirl
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 06:09:12 AM
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Clara
Are you trying to kill us all off from envy????
I'm beside myself with the desire to go along with you, next time.
Dee
You can take the girl out of New York, but you can't take New York out of the girl.
(MeezieMom on Ravelry)
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Clara
queen bee
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 06:48:46 AM
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Oh goodness! I didn't know about her Etsy presence - I'll update the story today.
And Anya, Ragga and I do have some thoughts about a new adventure. It really is a charmed place.
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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jan.hamby@gmail.com
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 06:55:32 AM
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Loved, loved, loved the review...I traveled to Iceland a number of times on business, but ALAS, before I returned to knitting. I did buy some Lopi for my sister and admired a herd or two while driving about, but I really missed out on the real fiber story of the island.
I agree with Anya above, DO PLEASE repeat this tour. I would love to join in!!
Jan
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tmarie
New Pal
8 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2012 : 07:53:26 AM
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| Sounds like a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. |
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Kathi
New Pal
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2012 : 07:57:06 AM
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| That was utterly fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing that with armchair travelers like me. Someday..... |
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Purrs918
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 07:57:27 AM
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I am SO glad that you have something in the works for another trip. I can only hope that I'll be able to attend!
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spinningkat
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 08:09:24 AM
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This was the most beautiful piece you have ever done. I raise shetland sheep and love the viking traditional fiber arts and you brought us all along with you. Thank you for the experience. Now I must go out and kiss my sheep.
Kat
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krispe
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 08:17:28 AM
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| Ooooooh, I am so envious of your trip! I've been to Iceland twice briefly on way to Stockholm and would love to return, particularly on an knitting/sheep adventure like you had. Please say it'll be repeated! |
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kmmorrison78
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 08:58:01 AM
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| I wish I could have been there! I am saving right now for the next one next year. |
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BooksAngel
Chatty Knitter
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2012 : 11:45:05 AM
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Thank you, one of your best.
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LauMay
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 12:28:05 PM
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Oh. Wow. So. Great. I also echo, "Are you trying to kill us all off from envy????"
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tangneyc
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 5:00:21 PM
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But what about the communal nude bathing????? I can't be the only one waiting to hear about that!
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annacecilia@harbornet.com
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 6:54:09 PM
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| I stayed in a hostel in Rekyavik on my way to Europe for the first time in the 1970's and found the country fascinating and beautiful in its own way. I also managed to weigh down my backpack with a bunch of lopi wool, some of which I still have in my stash. I remember loving all the sweaters but only bought a lovely pair of white mittens with small line of gold pattern on them, affordable and they didn't take up too much room in my backpack! |
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Bennettdeb
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 7:46:33 PM
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Wonderful! I felt as if I was there along with you! Thank you!
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anetteknits
New Pal
Germany
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Posted - 09/28/2012 : 03:20:45 AM
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| Sounds like a really lovely trip! I spent only 24 hours in Iceland due to an emergency landing on the way to New York, but I made the best of a stressful situation by going to the Handknitting Association of Iceland to stock up on lopi...now I'd love to see the country and experience this fascinating landscape in a wool-laced glow. Another trip next year?! |
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 09/28/2012 : 05:38:10 AM
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Hum, retirement is coming up, so maybe a trip like this could be in the cards for next year.
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EmEm
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 09/28/2012 : 3:41:51 PM
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| Thank you Clara, the pictures and stories are amazing. It did feel as if we were right there with you. So glad it was all you expected it to be and more. With all the knitters who would like to go, you'll have to make it an annual event! |
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Rwats2
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 11/14/2012 : 12:41:42 PM
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| One question... Have the plans been arranged for next year? I can have a suitcase and carry on packed in 10 mins flat. Pleas let me know when we leave |
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cutlermac
New Pal
Canada
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Posted - 11/15/2012 : 09:15:21 AM
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I visited Iceland in Aug 2012, but didn't get to see the countryside. Lots of knitterly stuff to see and feel.
The Handknitting Assoc store was nearby my lodging so we visited frequently. Once the clerks realized we could really knit, they went way out of way for us.
Even a short enroute stopover is worth doing.
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