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Iceland, true to its name is quite cold and when I was there I discovered they take their handmade, woolen goods seriously.
There were a lot of things we loved about Iceland but one that stood out to me the most was the handmade wool & yarn arts. There were multiple yarn stores in the Reykjavik with amazing works of fiber art displayed in the windows.
The handmade fiber scene in Iceland is HUGE. I love crochet and knit items- be it blankets, hats, scarfs, etc. I love making them and I love wearing them or having them in my house. I saw so many stores in Reykjavik selling handmade knit items – it was like walking in a real life Etsy store. You can imagine how fantastic that would be!
Nothing could have prepared me for this bad boy though. Check it out!
A full body knit cozy!!! We stopped in a road side store on our drive back from Hofn and this beauty beckoned to me the moment I saw it. How awesome is this thing?!? It looks so warm and cozy -I want 20 of them! I love that it comes in a child size as well and it makes me wonder if they would make one for dogs too? Sadly I did not purchase it (too expensive for the backpacker budget & rightly so) but I took a picture so I could always remember how unique it was and so I could post a picture and share it on the blog. It was totally unexpected and just one of those fun things you discover in a new place. I really wish I was sitting in one now.
Do you love handmade items? Have you ever seen anything like this anywhere? Am I the only one that thinks this is the coolest thing ever?
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Here at World Spinner we are debating the same thing……
I totally want one of those! Seriously. It looks so warm and awesome, the only problem might be that I would never be able to get out of it in the winter.
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
I know huh? It just looks awesome. @Theresa,
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I now swear by Icelandic wool socks ever since my trip to Iceland in 2007. My feet were literally falling off from all the ice and snow when luckily my Icelandic friend offered to lend me one of his spare Icelandic wool socks, right off his own feet! To this day, I swear it’s the only reason why I still have two feet to walk on! Amazing!
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
You have a good friend! Yeah, they really know how to do the fiber goods there. I wanted to buy so many things! @Connie,
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I think they are pretty dang weird and I’m sure you won’t see one hanging up in my closet
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Spoken by a true southern gent! I think Nick you might change your mind if you had to sit through a really cold winter! Plus, i can totally see you in one of those!
@Nick Laborde,
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Ha, that’s hilarious. I just did a Photo Friday from my trip to Iceland four years ago–I miss that place! Also, loved your shots on Matt’s site (especially the HDR one from Paris). Beautiful!
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I miss it too – I want to go back really bad, preferably with a big wallet so I can rent a car for a couple weeks and drive all around. Thanks for the compliments on the article too.
@Camels & Chocolate,
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Ha ha. As silly as those look, I would probably wear one.
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I totally would too! @Samantha,
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I want a picture with you in it!
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
I should’ve asked to try it on…hmmm another reason to go back. @Erica,
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That is awesome and hilarious! haha
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Thanks for commenting Ali – I’m glad you like it! @Ali,
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O girl, that is so coool! I never see a full body knit like that before. LOL I think that is one of the reason that makes iceland so unique. Love the picture girl.
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
I know huh? I loved all the fiber arts there – it was amazing to see these cool things!@Sarah Wu,
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NICE. I want one!
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
me too! @Kyle,
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It’s the next Snuggie!
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Bethany Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
You’re totally right! Only they don’t sell them at Walmart and they cost more than $20! haha@Kim,
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LOVE it!! haha, we might just have to pick one up!
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Bethany Reply:
February 18th, 2011 at 11:02 am
You totally should! At least take a picture of yourself in one – that would be awesome
@Annie,
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Uhm… awesome?! haha, seriously those are amazing, although i would never want to be somewhere where those are necessary.
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Haha what a funny looking thing, but don’t the legs and arms look a little short?
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Looks funny
Did you try one to put on? 
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