Norwegian Knitting Becomes Million Dollar Success
Arne Nerjordet (left) and Carlos Zachrison was recently in Washington DC to sign their knitting books. (Photo: Cark Alfred Dahl / Aftenposten) The Norwegian fashion designers Arne & Carlos just...
View Article“Trollkar” and the Battle of Knits
From top: Spire sweater, Trollkar aka Heming Welde Thorbjørnsen, pattern Øyfjell. “Trollkar” is a wizard – and he can knit with paper, branches, wires, steel – even melted cheese. Heming Welde...
View ArticleWas This Woman Beheaded and Sacrificed to Odin?
The skull that probably belonged to an Iron Age woman, were first taken care of by the police. (Photo: The Norwegian Police Service) Archeologists believe that the skull found earlier this week just...
View ArticleWorld Champion Honored with “The Magnus Sweater”
Worthy of a King: Magnusgenseren – The Magnus Sweater (Photo: Moods of Norway) When Magnus Carlsen was defending the world title in chess in November 2014, Norwegian newspaper VG wanted to give his...
View ArticleHe Spent Six Years Crocheting Super Mario
Childhood hero: Kjetil Nordin spent six years crocheting Super Mario Bros 3. (Photo: Kjetil Nordin / NRK) NRK: Kjetil Nordin (31) is finally done. He has spent 800 hours and hundred balls of yarn...
View ArticleWorld’s Tiniest Bunads?
Twin baby girls Vera and Live might be the world’s youngest Bunad owners.(Screen shot: NRK.no) Twin baby girls Vera and Live might be the world’s youngest Bunad owners. When 21-year-old knitting...
View ArticleFrom Underwear to Everywhere: Norwegian Sweaters
A new exhibition just opened at Vesterheim – The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center in Decorah, IA, called “From Underwear to Everywhere: Norwegian Sweaters” The exhibition lasts...
View ArticleKnitting Cruise on Hurtigruten Coastal Express
(Photo: Reisecompaniet) The Norwegian lifestyle magazine Familien invites knitting enthusiasts to join the cruise on Hurtigruten – aka “the world’s most beautiful voyage”. On February 1, 2016, MS...
View ArticleNorwegian Women Knitted the World’s Largest Quilt Blanket
World record: 654,800 meters yarn was used. (Photo: The Norwegian Women and Family Association) 654,800 meters (approx. 407 miles) yarn was used in the record attempt by the Norwegian Women and Family...
View ArticleWhat about a Thor’s Star Cardigan for Christmas?
Thor’s Star, © Cynthia Atley Peterson Thor’s Star, by Cynthia Atley Peterson / Ravelry.com Woman’s cardigan in 6 sizes from XS 35″ to XXL 48″ finished size. Thor’s Star was made from the inspiration of...
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