History of the Handknitting Association of Iceland
The Handknitting Association of Iceland was founded in November of 1977. A few women, who had used knitting to supplement their families´income, decided to join forces and established an organization in order to facilitate more extensive marketing of their knitted products.
The initial members´ meeting was held in Reykjavík and was attended by close to 1.000. Active members are currently around 200.
The Association is housed at Skólavörðustígur 19, in the old city center of Reykjavík. Soon after the Association was established, a store was opened to sell members´ handknitted woollen goods. The store, which is also located at Skólavörðustígur 19, is a flourishing business in its own right. The Association now employs a staff of 4.
Location of the store
The Association is housed at Skólavörðustígur 19, in the old city center of Reykjavík.
Address: Skólavörðustígur 19, 101 Reykjavík
Telephone: (354) 552-1890
Fax: (354) 552-1912
E-mail: handknit@handknit.is
Other stores:
Laugavegur 64
Telephone: (354) 562-1890
Store at Radisson SAS Hotel Saga
Telephone: (354) 562-4788
