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In November 1977, a group of people, mainly women, founded The Handknitting Association of Iceland.

Their aim was to increase their income by knitting and selling sweaters and other garments from the unique wool characteristic of the Icelandic sheep.

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The founding women of the association, 1977
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In November 1977, a group of people, mainly women, founded The Handknitting Association of Iceland.

Their aim was to increase their income by knitting and selling sweaters and other garments from the unique wool characteristic of the Icelandic sheep.

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