Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns and instructional resources for traditional Icelandic colorwork sweaters (lopapeysa), sold as PDFs, pattern books, or yarn kits to knitters.

As of September 2026, the Etsy keyword “lopi pattern book” returns 22 active listings at a $13.00 median price — wide open competition — giving Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns a MakerWords opportunity score of 90/100 (great).

SteadyTypical seller~2.94/wkSupply-0.9%Prices-39.8%Top sellersEntrenched
Intermediate Buyers: Knitters ranging from intermediate to advanced who want to make traditional or modern Icelandic-style sweaters and are seeking patterns and yarn recommendations.
Opportunity

lopi pattern book

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Opportunity
90/100
Great
Avg price
$13.00
Competition
Wide open
22 listings
Shops in SERP
11
Volume play

Price distribution

$0–10
56%
$10–25
12%
$25–50
3%
$50–100
3%
$100–250
8%
$250+
17%

Tags that work

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What you'll need

Materials
Lopi yarn (Icelandic wool)Worsted weight yarn
Buyers: Knitters ranging from intermediate to advanced who want to make traditional or modern Icelandic-style sweaters and are seeking patterns and yarn recommendations.

Sub-niches (6)

BEST lopi pattern book
90/100 $13.00 22 Volume play
BEST lopi pattern book
90/100 $13.00 22 Volume play
lopi yarn
42/100 $2.32 412 Commodity
lopi yarn
42/100 $2.32 412 Commodity

Top shops in this niche

Who's winning

#9
Knitting PATTERN Nordic Fair Isle Icelandic Sweater Ladies/Mens - Traditional style - 34-44 in chest finished- ENGLISH o
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#3
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#7
Fair Isle Sweater Knitting Pattern: Top Down Seamless Colorwork Yoke (PDF Pattern)
by NestCreativeWorks (550 sales) · $8.00 · 2.2K fav
#8
PDF Pangur Ban Icelandic Sweater Pattern // Original WoodFolk Patterns
by Waysofwoodfolk (5.3K sales) · $8.00 · 1.4K fav
#10
Norður PDF pattern | Icelandic wool jumper (sizes from S to XXL) | available in English, German, Italian and Polish
by Jigsknits (922 sales) · $5.90 · 1.1K fav
#7
Traditional Knitting Iceland Lopi Knit Sweaters and Items - Japanese Craft Book
by pomadour24 (180.6K sales) · $15.00 · 979 fav

Frequently asked

Is Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns a good niche to sell on Etsy?

Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns scores 90/100 for opportunity on MakerWords (great). The main keyword “lopi pattern book” has 22 active listings — wide open competition — at a $13.00 median price. The read: wide open but need volume.

How much do Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns items sell for on Etsy?

The median price for “lopi pattern book” listings on Etsy is $13.00, and the largest share of listings fall in the $0–10 range.

How competitive is “lopi pattern book” on Etsy?

“lopi pattern book” returns 22 active Etsy listings (wide open competition), with 11 shops competing on the first page of results. MakerWords tracks 6 related sub-niches under Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns.

What do I need to make Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns?

Common tools for Icelandic Lopi Sweater Knitting Patterns: Knitting needles, Measuring tape, Stitch markers, Yarn needle. Typical materials: Lopi yarn (Icelandic wool), Worsted weight yarn.

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