Picture this: You’re curled up by the fire with a hot chocolate after a long day of skiing, and you’re feeling cozy — especially because you’re decked out in the perfect après ski sweater. The best one will be both warm and stylish, and bonus points if it has a cool Fair Isle pattern that’s universally loved, even by royalty. So if you’re shopping for your next ski trip, cabin retreat, or any winter adventure, we found the perfect Fair Isle and Lopapeysa sweater to hit that sweet spot. 

To buy: amazon.com, $20 (originally $36)

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And it’s no wonder travelers love this pattern so much: the culturally rich Fair Isle design takes its name from a small eponymously named Scottish island where artisans would hand-knit each patterned piece using hand-spun yarn. The crafting tradition was passed through generations and continues to this day.

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Workers at wool factories in Iceland later began to knit their own versions of the Fair Isle print for local fishermen, but with slight design variations to mimic mountain peaks and lava. They called their creations Lopapeysa sweaters. The pattern has become an iconic Icelandic look and emblematic of après ski style the world over. 

Other shoppers are so in love with the thick, cozy construction, like a warm, wearable blanket. “I absolutely love this! It is a thick heavy sweater,” one Fair Isle fan said. “The snug weave and super soft yarn make for a sweater that’s perfect for getting outside or cuddling up with a good book,” another added. “So cheery for this gloomy time of year!” Another said that it’s even “prettier in person.”

At the time of publishing, the price started at $20. 

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