9-Day Knitting Retreat & Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity to Participate in a Community Celebration
This one-of-a-kind retreat is an immersive experience that blends expert-led knitting workshops, behind-the-scenes access to Iceland’s wool industry, and a chance to participate in a community sheep round up. Led by renowned Icelandic knitting designer Bergrós Kjartansdóttir and expert guide Ingibjörg G. Guðjónsdóttir, this journey offers the perfect balance of hands-on learning, stunning landscapes, and opportunities to meet the artisans who keep Iceland’s textile heritage alive.
Workshops, Wool Farms & Warm Evenings in Iceland
Mornings are dedicated to knitting workshops with Bergrós, where you’ll work on a shawl inspired by Norse mythology and receive a signed copy of Shawls of Myth & Magic. Afternoons take you into the heart of Icelandic culture with visits to wool farms, textile studios, and historic sites. You’ll tour the Istex Wool Factory, witness the annual sheep roundup known as réttir, and meet the woman who single-handedly saved Icelandic goats from extinction. Evenings are for relaxation—knitting, soaking in hot tubs, and watching for the northern lights.
Highlights of our Icelandic Knitting Retreat:
- Daily workshops with Bergrós Kjartansdóttir, including guidance on knitting a sample shawl from her book.
- Exclusive access to Icelandic textile studios, family farms, and the Istex Wool Factory.
- Participation in réttir, Iceland’s annual sheep roundup and community celebration.
- Guided walks and storytelling with expert guide Inga, who brings Iceland’s history, nature, and folklore to life.
- Visit to Hespuhúsið to learn about plant-based yarn dyeing.
- Opportunities to shop for Icelandic wool and handcrafted textiles.
- Evening relaxation in hot tubs, lounge area for knitting, and possible northern lights.
- A rejuvenating soak at Hvammsvík Nature Spa to experience Iceland’s geothermal healing waters.
