Strik Bornholm – A Knit Festival

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Linda Marveng

Several months back I was invited to take part in Strik Bornholm, a knitting festival which takes place on the Danish holiday island of Bornholm from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th September. I was thrilled to be asked and will hold two workshops in my native Norwegian; one on Japanese Patterns and one on Finishing. In June there were 341 participants who had signed on and several of the workshops were fully booked. On the program is an open exhibitors hall, knit cafés, workshops, excursions with knitting lessons, and a festival dinner with presentations by the star attraction; American designer and former Creative Director of Berroco Yarns Norah Gaughan as well as Inga Walløe from Hendes Verden/Her World – a Danish magazine for the creative among us. To my surprise my husband wanted to come – it must have been the drive through Southern Sweden to Ystad and my suggested stop-over there that tempted him. Why Ystad? Because this is where Kurt Wallander, the crime fiction character by author Henning Mankell, lives and works. From Ystad we will take the ferry to Rønne on Bornholm, where a holiday flat with a sea view is waiting for us. I look forward to this knit event, and I am so delighted that I was able to book a space on one of Norah Gaughan’s workshops: Number 62 (out of the 69 on offer by 20 different holders): Pattern Stitch Development and Design Possibilities. At least one if not several reports will follow. Here is the rest of my workshop schedule for the autumn, all in Norwegian since they are all held in my native language:

Strikkedesign, lørdag og søndag 20. og 21. september i Oslo, se husflid.no/lokallag/oslo/lokale_kurs

Montering, lørdag 27. september for Strikk og Drikk i Stavanger, se gruppen på Facebook: facebook.com/groups/

Japanske mønstre, søndag 28. september for Strikk & Drikk i Stavanger, se gruppen på Facebook: facebook.com/groups/

Strikkedesign, lørdag og søndag 25. og 26. oktober i Oslo, se husflid.no/lokallag/oslo/lokale_kurs

Strikkedesign, lørdag og søndag 15. og 16. november under Strikkehelgen i Stavanger, se strikkehelgstavanger og min bloggpost: strikk-og-drikkknit-and-drink-in-stavanger

Shawl Sleeves Pattern Released

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to release my Shawl Sleeves pattern in English. The Norwegian pattern will be published as one in a series, in the special issue of Familiens Strikkebok out on the 25th August. The finished result is more abstract than I had in mind, but still fun to drape around your body or merely use one as a generous scarf. You can easily make it longer by adding pattern repeats, just keep in mind that you will need more yarn. I made my own tweed by holding one strand of Rowan Fine Tweed together with one strand of Ask – Hifa 2. Here it is; brilliantly worn by dancer Francesca Golfetto, beautifully styled by Line Sekkingstad and photographed by Kim Müller. Here is my introduction to the pattern: A sleeve that ends in a shawl, worked in reversible cables with two very different sides and lined by checks, made to drape and pin together as you wish. The cables are worked half in rib, half in reverse stockinette stitch, and provides a soft contrast to the curvy checks. Knit in the round to the armhole, then flat on the shawl to the hem at the end. This is a conceptual accessory with a modern shape.

Sizes: S/M (L/XL, 2XL)

Finished measurements Sleevelength: 52 (52, 54) cm/20.5 (20.5, 21.25)” + Shawl length: 80 (84, 88) cm/31.5 (33, 34.75)” Sleeve width bottom: 21 (24, 27) cm/8.25 (9.5, 10.75)” Sleeve width top: 32 (34, 36) cm/12.5 (13.5, 14.25)” Shawl width: 36 cm/14.25″

Yarn: Rowan Fine Tweed in Leyburn 383: 12 (13, 14) skeins (100% wool, 25 g, 90 m/98 yds); 1080 (1170, 1260) m/1181 (1279, 1378) yds. Rowan Fine Tweed

Hillesvåg, Ask – Hifa 2 in Melange Corn Yellow 6502: 3.5 (4, 4.5) skeins (100% wool, 100 g, 315 m/344 yds); 1080 (1170, 1260) m/1181 (1279, 1378) yds. Ask Melert

Note: Yarns are held together throughout.

Alternative yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% wool, 50 g, 128 m/140 yds). Shelter

Needles: 2 sets of 4 mm/US 6 circular needles (100 cm/40″) for hems and sleeve part. 4 mm/US 6 straight needles for shawl part. Adjust needles to match gauge.

Notions: stitch markers, cable needle and yarn needle.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows in st st and Check pattern using a strand of each yarn and 4 mm/US 6 measures 10 cm/4 square (steamed and stretched). Rib and purl cable across 32 sts measures 11 cm/4.25 wide.

Notes: The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom with a hem to the armhole bind-off. Then you cast on for a shawl edge and increase a few stitches to reach full shawl width. The only sewing required is attaching the beginning of the shawl edge to the armhole. You can easily adjust the length of the shawl if you prefer.

Scarftex Pattern Released

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to release one of my last series of design, the Scarftex in English in my Ravelry Store. The Norwegian pattern will be published together with 5 other designs, all brilliantly photographed by Kim Müller, gorgeously modeled by dancer Francesca Golfetto and perfectly styled by Line Sekkingstad, in Familiens Strikkebok out on 25th August. Here is my Scarftex introduction and details: To make cables really pop I love working them in double yarns. Usually I use two strands of the same yarn but this time I chose to hold a pure wool, Rowan Fine Tweed, together with an alpaca mixture, Rowan Lima, to add bounce to the cables. This is a chunky jewelry scarf just like the type of statement jewelry I prefer. The stitch pattern I choose is a combination of reversible cables, from Lily Chin, to make a scarf with a lot of texture; a Scarftex!

Size: One Size

Finished measurements: 21 cm/8.25″ wide 140 cm/55″ long

Yarn: Rowan, Lima (8% merino, 84% baby alpaca, 8% nylon, 50 g, 110 m/120 yds) in Lima sh 888: 5 balls; 530 m/580 yds. Rowan Rowan, Fine Tweed (100% ull, 25 g, 90 m/98 yds) in Bedale sh 361: 6 balls; 530 m/580 yds. Rowan Note: Both yarns are held together throughout. Or another dense Worsted/Aran (10 ply) yarn with or without a Fingering (4 ply) yarn.

Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 straight needles. Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: Cable needle, 2 stitch markers, yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows in garter st measures 10 cm/4″ square.

Notes: The scarf and each cable is not as difficult to work as it looks since all stitches are worked as they appear either in garter stitch or 1 by 1 rib on all on rows even during crossings.

WE – ME by Julia Vance

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I was so pleased to attend the unveiling of artist Julia Vance’s sculptural installation WE – ME in front of the Oslo Sentralstasjon/Central train station the other day. The journey of the sculpture which was made and exhibited in Italy, has been much slower than anticipated since it was stuck in Customs because it did not match their official description of a sculpture. To my astonishment, I read in the Norwegian National newspaper Aftenposten, how art – especially sculpture – is defined by Customs. Their description is both antique and extremely vague; A sculpture must be made by the artist, and not by any other craftsman nor assistants. It must be carved, cast or molded hence not welded. If the sculpture does not comply the artist will need to pay a full VAT to import it into Norway. The outrage and numerous comments have been entertaining to read, and packed with suggestions, plus full listings of famous sculptures that do not fill their definition, see: Public Commission stuck in customs/Offentlig-bestillingsverk-star-fast-i-tollen. The amount of press coverage probably made it unavoidable for Customs not to release the sculpture to Julia Vance just in time for her scheduled unveiling, without paying VAT and an import fee, but for unneccesary storage while it was “evaluated”. An expense that really should be refundable, in my opinion.

Julia Vance was one of fourteen artists that applied to take part in an art project run by Oslo Council to temporarily show art in prominent places scattered around the city. The square outside the central train station is where the sculpture WE – ME will be until Christmas. At the unveiling she talked about the concept behind the sculpture, how easy it is to turn the word “me” upside down to make “we”, just as easily as one individual can join a group and become part of a “we”. There is a big wheel on the side of the sculpture, making it into an installation, that can be turned so that the word and the meaning is changed. The wheels will only open for use every Thursday from 16.00 to 17.00 until Christmas, otherwise closed, since they are heavy to turn, and ever so tempting for children and adults alike to test out.

I found this captivating description of Julia Vance in the introduction to her catalogue by John B. Hightower, Former Executive Director, New York State Council on the Arts, Former Director, Museum of Modern Art, New York City: “The skill and touch of the sculptor can transform any number of materials into awakening shapes and forms that lure light and shadow across varied surfaces. JuliaVance’s sculpture adds another distinctive flair by transforming traditional calligraphy, normally considered a two dimensional presentation of letter shapes, into blocks and forms more familiar to Isamu Noguchi and Jean Arp. Her sculptural fascination with calligraphy is the result of a decade and more of perfecting this exquisite ancient art form on surfaces of paper, wood and glass.” Read the continuation and see more of her work on her website: Julia Vance.

The bottom two photos are taken by my husband. Here is another informative and enjoyable article from Aftenposten, on Customs’ definition of art with the headline: “Customs: This is not Art”; Aftenposten.

Lace Ridge Top Pattern Released

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Linda Marveng

My next pattern released in English after a completed test knit in my Ravelry group is the Lace Ridge Top pattern which includes the cable cowl. The Norwegian pattern was published in the separate issue Familiens Håndarbeid in March. I made sure it was part of my photoshoot last autumn. Brilliantly photographed by Kim Müller, worn by the stunning looking dancer Francesca Golfetto. Here is the link to the pattern in my Ravelry store: Lace Ridge Top; A casual, stretchy long sleeveless top in an open lace ridge pattern, with a boat neck and a high twisted rib over the hips. The top is easy to knit in the round. It is worked in a divine mercerized cotton from Hifa, called Perle/Pearl which is held double to emphasize the structure of the lace pattern. The cable cowl accentuates the design and gives the top a more dressy look.

Sizes: Top: S (M, L, XL, XXL) Cowl: One Size

Finished Measurements: Bust: 110 (117, 123, 129, 134) cm/43.25 (46, 48.5, 50.75, 52.75)” Hip: 81 (86, 91, 95, 100) cm/32 (33.75, 35.75, 37.5, 39.25)” with 5 cm/2″ additional ease. Length: 80 (80, 82, 82, 84) cm/31.5 (31.5, 32.25, 32.25, 33)” Cowl: Circumference: 30 cm/11.75″ length: 116 cm/45.5″

Yarn: Hifa, Perle in heather sh 18306 (100% Egyptian mercerized cotton, 670 m/732yds, 200 g cone), see ull.no. Top: 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) cones: 1308 (1911, 2246, 2581, 2916) m/1430 (2090, 2456, 2822, 3189) yds. Cowl: 2 cones: 1280 m/1400 yds

Note: Yarn is held double throughout.

Yarn alternative: Anzula, Squishy (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 352 m/385 yds, 115 g), see anzula.com. Or another fingering/4 ply yarn to be held double throughout. Or another DK/8 ply yarn held single.

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 circular needle (80 cm/32″) for top. 4 mm/US 6 circular needle (40 cm/16″) for cowl. Adjust needle to match gauge.

Notions: 4 stitch markers, cable needle for cowl and yarn needle.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows in Lace Ridge Pattern using 4 mm/US 6 needles and double yarn measures 10 cm/4″ square. 17 sts and 29 rnds in Twisted Rib using 4 mm/US 6 needles and double yarn measures 10cm/4″ square.

Notes: The body is knitted in the round up to the armholes and then flat to shoulders holding yarn doubled. The Lace Ridge Pattern creates a ladder at the join. There is no neckband nor armholebands. The rib will expand with wear if knitted in cotton, so do not choose a larger size based on your hip measurement. You might want to consider inserting an elastic, or knitting with a thin elastic to make the rib stay where you place it. The cowl has a temporary cast on so that the ends can be easily be grafted together. The cable on the cowl is very wide so working it without a cable needle is not recommended.

Lacy Rib Shawl Pattern Released

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Linda Marveng

It has taken awhile, I know, but I am working on releasing all the remaining book patterns in English as individual downloadable patterns in my Ravelry Store. Next, is the popular Lacy Rib Shawl: A slubby yarn, gives this lacy rib shawl with cowl and wrist warmers an exciting uneven texture. The now discontinued Colina from Thomas Kvist Yarns is a mixture of cotton and linen. A reversible lace pattern by Lynne Barr, was perfect for this shawl with a cowl as a collar and wrist warmers in a matching rib. Despite being discontinued, the yarn is still available from Mango Moon Yarns online or it can be replaced by Rowan Yarns, Summer Tweed a silk and cotton mixture. The set is stunningly photographed on beautiful dancer Francesca Golfetto by Kim Müller. The pattern is available in my Ravelry Store.

Size: One Size

Finished measurements: Shawl: 61 cm/24″ wide and 150 cm/59″ long.

Cowl: 88 cm/34.75″ circumference and 31 cm/12.25″ high.

Wrist warmers: 24 cm/9.5″ circumference and 30 cm/12″ long.

Yarn: Thomas Kvist Yarns, Colina (70% cotton, 30% linen, 100 g/4 oz, 160 m/174 yds). Sample is knitted in shade 10 Flax. The yarn is unfortunately discontinued but available online from Mango Moon Yarns, or it can be replaced by Rowan Yarns, Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton, 50 g/2 oz, 120 m/131 yds).

Shawl: 5 skeins; 785 m/858 yds

Cowl: 2 skeins; 295 m/323 yds

Wrist warmers: 1 skein; 140 m/153 yds

Yarn alternative: Shibui Knits, Heichi (100% silk, 50 g/2 oz, 96 m/105 yds).

Notions: 8 bone buttons (20 mm/0.78″) from Perlehuset, 5 stitch markers and yarn needle.

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 circular needle (80 cm/32″) and 4 mm/US 6 DPNs for wrist warmers. Adjust needle to match gauge.

Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows in pattern and st st measures 10 cm/4″ square.

Notes: The shrug is knitted flat as a rectangular shawl. Buttons are attached at each end, with holes in the lace pattern used as buttonholes so that it can be buttoned into a shrug. The cowl and the wrist warmers are knitted in the round. All can easily be adjusted by adding or removing pattern repeats as desired.

Oriel Ballerina Pattern Released

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am having a pattern summer; not only am I releasing a number of patterns in English I am also working on a collection of new ones. The next one in the queue for releasing is my Oriel Ballerina, first published in Norwegian in the magazine Made By Me in their Spring issue in February. Brilliantly photographed by Kim Müller and beautifully worn by dancer Francesca Golfetto. Thanks to my test knitters who have helped me improve the pattern! The English pattern is available to download from my Ravelry Store: The delicate teal colour filled my mind with visions of ballerinas in tulle petticoats. Perfect for a ballerina wrap with oriel lace sleeves, and a garter stitch belt to tie one or two times around your waist. With all the focus on the sleeves the body is knitted in stockinette stitch in the divine Zephyr Lace; a mixture of merino and tussah silk.

Sizes: S (M, L, XL)

Finished measurements: Bust 90 (94, 99, 104) cm/35.5 (37, 39, 41)” incl overlap 8 cm/3.25″ Waist 78 (82, 87, 93) cm/30.75 (32.25, 34.25, 36.5)” Length 48 (48, 50, 52) cm/19 (19, 19.75, 20.5)” Sleeve length 46cm/18″

Yarn: Jagger Spun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18 in Teal, (50% merino, 50% tussah silk, 4609 m/5040 yds, 453 g/1lb cone): 1323 (1831, 2340, 2849) m/ 1447 (2002, 2559, 3116) yds. Zephyr Wool Silk.

Alternative yarns: Drops, Lace (70% alpaca, 30% silk, 800 m/ 874 yds, 100 g) Lace. DyeforWool, Baby Alpaca/Silk Lace Yarn (70% alpaca, 30% silk, 800 m/ 874 yds, 100 g) Etsy. Or another Lace/2 ply yarn.

Needles: 3 mm/US 2.5 (80 cm/32″) circular needle. Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Notions: Scrap yarn for running markers, stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 28 sts and 38 rows in st st measures 10 cm/4″ square. 28 sts and 36 rows in Oriel Lace measures 10 cm/4″ square, steamed and stretched. 24 sts and 52 rows in garter st measures 10 cm/4″ square.

Note: The sleeves are knitted in Oriel Lace while the back and fronts are knitted in garter st for the belt and stockinette stitch for the body.

Autumn Symphony Pattern Released

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to release the Autumn Symphony pattern after the test knit has been completed, with so many beautiful versions. The cover pictures are taken by Familien’s in-house photographer Petter Berg. The Norwegian pattern will be published later this autumn. The English pattern has been released in my Ravelry Store with helpful video links, schematics and charts. Here is the essential pattern info: Leaves cover this A-lined jacket knitted in one piece with a false seam in a middle of the stocking stitch panel. The sleeves are knitted in the round with leaves up to the shaping where the lace pattern is changed to reverse stocking stitch. A belt in autumn coloured tweed lengthens the jacket and introduces the orange wrap. Or why not wear the wrap as a belt and opposite. Choose your three favorite colours, then make your outfit.

Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Finished measurements: Jacket: Bust: 92 (97, 104, 115, 124, 137) cm/36.25 (38.25, 41, 45.25, 48.75, 54)” Hip: 112 (117, 124, 135, 144, 157) cm/44 (46, 48.75, 53.25, 56.75, 61.75)” Length: 67.5 (68.5, 69.5, 70.5, 71.5, 72.5) cm/26.5 (27, 27.25, 27.75, 28.25, 28.5)” Sleeve length: 50 cm/19.75″ Belt: Bottom: 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm/35.5 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55)” Top: 78 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128) cm/ 30.75 (34.75, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5)” Height: 30 cm/11.75″ Wrap: Height: 46 cm/18″, circumference 90 cm/35.5″

Yarn: Hifa, Ask – Hifa 2 (100% wool, 100 g, 315 m/345 yds). See ull.no. Col 1: Melange farm red 6513, Col 2: Melange dark terracotta 6503, Col 3: Melange orange 6570.

Jacket: Col 1: 3.5 (4, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 5) skeins. 1008 (1134, 1292, 1339, 1389, 1459) m/1102 (1240, 1413, 1464, 1595) yds

Belt: Col 1: 1 (1, 1, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5) skeins. 252 (284, 315, 347, 378, 410) m/276 (311, 345, 379, 413, 448) yds. Col 2 and Col 3: 0.5 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein of each Col. 160 (189, 221, 252, 284, 315) m/175 (207, 242, 276, 311, 345) yds

Wrap: Col 3: 2 skeins. 504 m/551 yds

Alternative yarns: Cascade 220 Sport (100% wool, 50 g, 150 m/164 yds). http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-220Sport.asp Madeline Tosh, Pashmina (75% superwash merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 100 g, 329 m/360 yds). http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/pashmina.html Or another sport weight/5 ply yarn.

Needles 3.5 mm/US 4 (80 cm/32″) circular needle for jacket wrap and belt, 3.5 mm/US 4 DPNs or circular needle for magic loop method and 3 mm/US 2.5 (80 cm/32″) circular needle for button band. Adjust needle sizes as needed to match gauge.

Notions: 10 buttons for jacket and 7 buttons for belt (15 mm/0.62″), 6 stitch markers, stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows in stockinette stitch measures 10 cm/4″ square. 19 sts and 30 rows in Leaf Pattern measures 10 cm/4″ square. 18 sts (1 pattern repeat) in Lacy Rib measures 9 cm/3.5″ square. 22 sts and 50 rows in Tweed measures 10 cm/4″ square.

Notes: The body is knitted in one piece to armholes, with a fake seam st in rev st st, then separated into three parts. The sleeves are knitted in the round. The leaf pattern is discontinued where the bind-off interferes with it on the sleeves and the fronts. The wrap is worked in the round and can easily be adjusted by adding or removing pattern repeats. If your k3tog on the wrap is loose work k2tog and move resulting stitch back to left needle and pass next stitch over. The belt is worked flat.

Nora Sweater Pattern Released

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Linda Marveng

Thanks to my test knitters whom assisted in improving my Nora Sweater Pattern and to my vigilant technical editor Heather Zoppetti of Stitch Sprouts. The cover pictures are taken by photographer Kim Müller of dancer, Francesca Golfetto. The English pattern has been released in my Ravelry Store with helpful video links, a schematic and charts. Here is the essential pattern info: A mélange taupe in a delicate fingering weight yarn was chosen for this slightly fitted stylish cable sweater with a shawl collar. I chose a Missoni shaped puffed sleeve for a modern twist but you can chose a set in sleeve option if you prefer. A voluptuous small cable encased by side cables, reverse stocking stitch and double seed stitch was the beginning of this design.

Sizes: S (M, L, XL)

Finished measurements: Bust: 90 (94, 99, 104) cm/35.5 (37, 39, 41)” Waist: 78 (82, 87, 92) cm/30.75 (32.25, 34.25, 36.25)” Hip: 90 (94, 99, 104) cm/35.5 (37, 39, 41)” Length: 56.5 (57.5, 58.5, 59.5) cm/22.25 (22,75, 23, 23.5)” Sleeve length: 46cm/18”

Yarn: BC Garn Semilla Fino in sh ox103 (100% certified ecological wool, 240m/262yds, 50 g): 7 (8, 9, 10) balls; 1560 (1800, 2040, 2280) m/ 1706 (1969, 2231, 2493) yds. BCgarn.

Alternative yarns: Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% wool, 105 m/115 yds, 25 g) Jamiesonsofshetland. Rauma, Røros Lamullsgarn (100% lambswool, 250 m/273 yds, 50 g) Raumaull. Or a similar 4ply/Fingering yarn.

Needles 3 mm/US 2.5 (80 cm/32″) circular needle, 3 mm/US 2.5 (100 cm/40″) circular needle and 3.5 mm/US 4 DPNs or needle to match gauge.

Notions: Cable needle, 2 stitch markers, yarn needle and scrap yarn for running yarn markers.

Gauge 28 sts and 38 rows in reverse stocking stitch measures 10 cm/4″ square. 26 sts and 38 rows in double seed pattern measures 10 cm/4″ square. 40 sts in cable panel on sleeve measures 12 cm/4.75″ wide.

Notes: Sleeves and body are worked in the round until armhole and then are worked back and forth. The large cable on front is changed to small cable with rev st st and dbl seed st before neck shaping. The small cable on the sleeves is the centre of the large cable on the body. The I-cord cast off tightens the collar, so if you prefer to it to lie flatter, bind off in pattern instead. Chose if you want to work a puff sleeve or a set-in sleeve.

Nora Sweater Knitted by Yelena Malcolm Dasher

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I was delighted that Yelena Malcolm Dasher wanted to take part in yet another of my test knits, since all her project photos are equally stunning. Just take a look at these photos as well as her project page on Ravelry, where she is ymalcolm. Yelena wanted a rustic yarn for her Nora Sweater, and discovered the Masgot Fine a natural colored French wool by Polo & Co, see their yarn shop at Etsy. She describes the yarn as “a delight – very rustic, but sturdy and not too hard on the hands.” Using a 3.25 mm/US 3, Yelena made size S and chose the set-in sleeve option instead of the puffed sleeve option the sample has, see my blogpost: Photo Shoot Pics Part Four Nora Sweater. The only modification she did was to knit the sleeves top down, instead of bottom-up as described. The pattern was revised during the test knitting, thanks to test knitter Tanja Boukal, aka Tanja7301, who reported that the shawl neck pulled the sweater outwards and suggested narrowing the shoulders together with fewer short rows on the collar, which was done with the help from my tech editor Heather Zoppetti of Stitch Sprouts. I love Yelena’s notes: “Another incredible design from Linda. I love knitting her designs because they are challenging and inventive and I always seem to learn something new or combine techniques in a new way and this pattern was no different”. Here are only two of the brilliant photos of her Distaff, named after the tool used in spinning. I love how Yelena styled her Nora Sweater, and share her love of shoes, as you probably know by now. Do read her blog called Le Pull Juste/The Right Sweater, here: lepulljuste. Thank you so much Yelena!

The Norwegian pattern was printed in the special issue of Familiens Strikkebok published in March, while the English pattern is nearly ready for my Ravelry Store.

Linda Marveng

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