Iceland Knitting Tour 2026

A 7 day festive, hands-on knitting tour in Iceland with a local guide and knitting designer. Travel and knit while traveling the Iceland’s beautiful scenery.

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Tour Overview

Our Iceland knitting tour is a small-group winter journey designed for women who love yarn, culture, and meaningful travel. Led by Ásdís, a designer, knitter, and experienced guide.

Throughout the tour, guests enjoy hands-on knitting workshops with guidance for all skill levels, exploring Icelandic LOPI wool, traditional techniques, and classic patterns like the lopapeysa. Between workshops, we visit local textile studios, meet craftspeople and dyers, and explore Icelandic culture through museums and historic sites.

Between creative sessions, we experience South Iceland’s winter scenery: waterfalls, black sand beaches, geothermal areas, and dramatic coastal landscapes.

Evenings are spent at a remote, cozy hotel with mountain views and excellent conditions for Northern Lights sightings (Sept – April). After full days of crafting and exploration, guests can unwind in outdoor hot tubs and saunas, knit by the fire, or step outside to watch the aurora if conditions allow.

This winter knitting retreat in Iceland offers a thoughtful balance of creativity, culture, nature, and rest, an inviting way to experience Iceland in winter while connecting with traditional crafts and a small group of like-minded women.

What’s Included

Transportation

Travel in style aboard our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, offering plush leather seating, an excellent sound system for music and guide commentary, USB charging ports, and Webasto heating for year-round comfort.

Hotel

Throughout the journey, we stay in two elegant 4-star hotels: Marina and Landhotel. These properties offer beautifully appointed rooms, attentive service, and a relaxing setting to unwind after full days of exploration.

Meals

All breakfasts are included, along with one lunch at a greenhouse, a welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner.
Along the way, Ásdís will make carefully chosen stops at cozy cafés or charming local restaurants.

Activities & Entrance fees

Entrance to curated visits are included throughout your journey.
To name a few: wool factories, museums, lagoons and other local highlights.

Local Knitting & Tour guide

Led by Ásdís who is a local driver-guide, knitting expert, and workshop leader, sharing her craft, culture, and local perspective throughout the journey.

What’s NOT included

Airfare

Flights to and from Iceland are not included. This gives you the flexibility to choose the best routes and travel dates for your schedule.

Travel Insurance

Personal travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended to cover hiking activities, medical care, trip interruptions, and luggage.

Extra Accommodation

Nights in Reykjavík or elsewhere before Day 1 and after Day 6 aren’t included, though we’re happy to suggest cozy options.

Some lunches and dinners

Your guide will select cozy cafés and charming local restaurants, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you best.

Gratuities (optional)

Tips for your guide are not included and are entirely optional. They are always appreciated but never expected.

Itinerary


day 01

Reykjavík Orientation

Welcome to Iceland!
After touching down, hop on the FlyBus and make your way to Reykjavík. Drop your luggage off at the trendy Hotel Marina in downtown Reykjavik, then fuel up with some breakfast.

Soon after, you’ll meet Ásdis, our resident Icelandic knitting guru, who’ll kick off your adventure with a cozy intro to Icelandic knitting and culture with a visit to the Handknitting Association to stock up on local yarn.

In the evening, we gather for a welcome dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant. It’s the perfect way to toast the start of your Iceland knitting tour.
Let the Icelandic magic begin!


day 02

Þingvellir National Park & Knitting Workshop

After breakfast and freshly brewed coffee, we set off on a scenic drive toward our secluded countryside hotel.

Along the way, we visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and take in its unique landscapes and history.

By early afternoon, we arrive at the hotel, settle in, and swap travel shoes for knitting needles. It’s time for our first hands-on knitting workshop, where Ásdís will guide you through Icelandic techniques and patterns.


DAY 03

The Woollen Circle

Today’s itinerary is all about wool, yarn, vibrant dyes, and knitting fun.

We follow the Woollen Circle, a special route in South Iceland for anyone curious about traditional crafts. Along the way, we visit Hespa’s plant dyeing workshop and the charming Uppspuni wool mill on a local farm.

Back at the hotel, the creative energy continues with an evening knitting workshop led by Ásdís. Get your needles ready, it’s a hands-on day full of color, craft, and fun!


DAY 04

South Coast & Folk Museum

Today we explore Iceland’s South Coast, with waterfalls, glaciers, cliffs, and black sand beaches that feel otherworldly. You’ll think you’ve landed on another planet!

We stop at the Skógar Folk Museum, where Icelandic history and crafts come to life, and maybe a friendly sheep will pop by for a visit.

The evening is yours to relax: knit by the fire, sip hot chocolate, or soak in the jacuzzi while gazing at the winter sky.


day 05

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon

After breakfast, we visit the Þingborg Wool Centre, a lively co-op run by local women, full of colorful yarns and cozy woolen treasures — a treat for any crafter.

Next, we explore South Iceland’s natural wonders: watch Strokkur geyser erupt and stand before the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Lunch is at Friðheimar tomato farm, dining among lush greenhouses filled with ripe tomatoes.

In the afternoon, unwind at the Secret Lagoon, Iceland’s oldest geothermal pool, soaking in warm waters surrounded by beautiful scenery.
We return to Reykjavík for a free evening to explore, dine, or simply relax at your own pace.


day 06

Workshop & Local Designers

After breakfast, we enjoy our final knitting workshop with Ásdís, a last chance to craft, chat, and soak up all the creative vibes.

In the afternoon, we explore Reykjavík’s local designer shops and studios, discovering unique Icelandic crafts and handmade treasures.

We end the day with a farewell dinner at a cozy restaurant, a moment to toast the trip, say goodbye to Ásdís, and celebrate the memories we’ve made together.

a couple of animals that are standing in the grass


day 07

Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, but your Iceland adventure doesn’t have to end here.

You can make your own way to the airport from Reykjavík, or linger a little longer to enjoy more of this magical country.

Whatever you choose, take with you the memories, new skills, and friendships from our Iceland knitting tour. Safe travels!

Book Your Knitting Tour

The September knitting tour will be slightly different from the usual itinerary, as we’ll have the special opportunity to participate in Wool Week, a wonderful celebration of Iceland’s knitting and wool traditions.

Iceland Knitting Tour FAQ

What is the skill level for the knitting tour?

Know how to cast on, bind off and make a knit stitch. You don´t have to be a seasoned knitter, beginners are welcome.  The workshops are adapted to a range of experience and projects will be available for varied skill sets, incorporating Icelandic traditional patterns and techniques for everyone to enjoy !

What kind of projects will we knit?

We will offer a few projects to focus on. They will include knitting with LéttLopi (Lopi light) and 2 ply unspun LOPI from the local Ístex manufacturer.
For additional yarn from smaller local artisans and mini mills we will experience a variety of select options. Yarn that is plant dyed, handspun, hand dyed, select lopi and spun fibers from local sheep.

What material is included ?

Included is the yarn to knit swatches and a doll size sweater.

What knitting equipment should I bring?

– Needle size 4,5 mm , 5 mm, 6 mm or US 7, 8 and 10 are basic requirements.
– Double pointed needles (we love both the short and regular and Flexi DPNs -double pointed with a short flexible middle)
– Circular needle with 20-40-60-80 cm cable (to work in Magic loop)
We love interchangeable knitting needles (both for various
needle sizes as well as cable lengths)
– Darning needle
– Scissors
– Markers
– Stich holders and safety pins
– Ruler and/or tape measure
– Pad and pencil.