Books at nordic fiber arts special scandinavian pattern. The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Adorable on or off piste, our handloomed fair isle pullover recalls sporty vintage ski sweaters. Originally, the setesdal sweater was a pullover only worn by men. The history of the norwegian lice pattern a sweater copy from the setesdal museum.
The setesdal sweater made of 100% pure norwegian wool. In this colorful book, sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people. Audiobook setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian. Norwegian sweater this warm raglan sweater is inspired by traditional patterns found on old knitting in the valley of setesdal, norway. Mariusgenser are norwegianstyle knitted sweaters with patterns inspired by traditional setesdal sweater norwegian. Visit the charming villages bygland, evje, hornnes and valle, go alpine skiing at hovden and brokke, travel with a steamboat on the byglandsfjord and go rafting on the river otra.
The history of the norwegian lice pattern and invisible threads in knitting. From underwear to everywhere norwegian textile letter. This is a very useful and fun knitting pattern book. Museum of cultural history, oslo, 1938 ever since the publication of a scientific article in 1883.
The setesdal knitted pattern is one of the most recognized norwegian patterns, and origins from the setesdal valley in the south of norway. Sep 28, 2015 annemor sundbo wrote a whole book on the popular sweater, setesdal sweaters. The setesdal knitting pattern is the most recognized norwegian pattern, and origins from the setesdal valley in the south of norway. Norwegian wool hats, scarves, neckwarmers, puls, caps. Nov 25, 2015 i love winter but am not a fan of being cold, so i am going to share with you, how to own an iconic norwegian sweater. Selbu mittens first appeared as a vertical column of two snowflakes. This book has the largest and most detailed story of the marius pattern, while having the most knitting patterns. The sweater was, and still is, knitted in black and white or grey and white, with a series of borders. In this colourful book, youll find old photographs as well as quotations from historical newspaper articles and descriptions from many people an exciting cultural history incorporating faith, superstition, politics, and technical invention. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, a popular pattern you can find in many traditional norwegian sweaters and jackets. With this new version the fit has been updated and the weight made lighter.
This black setesdal jumper is the most known traditional norwegian sweater. This book traces the sweaters 300year history as an aesthetic and craft object. I remember talking to someone from norway who said there was no such thing as bad weather, just bad dressing. The village of dale is nestled between steep mountains, waterfalls and fjords on the west coast of norway. History images art history courbet historical fiction olaf oil on canvas folk art mandala weaving. This traditional setesdal jacket has one of the most recognized norwegian patterns, originally from the setesdal valley in the south of norway. While the traditional sweaters used the natural colors of sheep wool black, gray, brown and white marius sweater designs incorporated colors, with the most common being red, white and blue, the colors of the. Knitted bottom up, it breaks the tradition a little by having a seamless raglan shaping for the shoulders. T he setesdal valley is an insular enclave of ancient, well preserved folk culture. Today the marius sweater can be purchased in all major husflid stores in norway. Crafts from kayleighbug books browse recent arrivals.
The oldest setesdal sweaters were made as undershirts, and only later did people start wearing their warm woolies on the outside. Like a window into their daytoday life, setesdal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. Setedal sweaters, the history of the norwegian lice pattern. Swedish or norwegian folk art patterns folk clothing, historical clothing, folk. In this colorful book, annemor sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to. It consists of the municipalities of bykle, valle, bygland, iveland, and evje og hornnes the otra river flows through the valley of setesdal into the sea near kristiansand.
Knitted garments found in norway have been dated as far back as between 1476 and 1525. The setesdal sweater has colorful woven trim around the neckline and two pewter clasps, and is knitted in 4 ply yarn in 4 gauge. Sep 04, 20 in 2001, norwegian textile designer and writer annemor sundbo released a book about the history of the setesdal sweater called setesdal sweaters, the history of the norwegian lice pattern. The pattern is knitted in light beige color on a dark greyblack background. Dale of norway storetind windstopper sweater mens in celebration of their 125th year anniversary, dale of norway proudly presents dale sport collection. She is considered one the foremost experts in knitting.
Sep 18, 2010 several years after i completed it, annemor sundbo published setesdal sweaters. Several years after i completed it, annemor sundbo published setesdal sweaters. It consists of the municipalities of bykle, valle, bygland, iveland, and evje og hornnes. This is the original design that started the norwegian sweater category. Very much so in the district of setesdal, in the region of agder in southern norway.
Setesdal husflid nordic sweater, knitting books, knit fashion, crocheting, knit. In this colorful book, annemor sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to hlep her. Setesdal sweaters is the result of annemor sundbos research into the magic of the setesdalskofte. Vrikke norwegian wool sweaters in cardigan and pullover style for men, women and children. Setesdalsbanen was a railway between kristiansand and byglandsfjord in southern norway, 78 km 48 mi long. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback 2001 on. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Additionally, this sweater has crosses, which people believed to protect from evil spirits and black magic. One of the most distinctive and recognizable norwegian sweater is the lusekofte or licepattern sweater of setesdal in southern norway. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Dale of norway, dale of norway setesdal cardigan, our most traditional cardigan, this is the ultimate classic norwegian sweater, matching hat available, authentic pewter clasps, embroidered trim, knit with a heavy weight yarn, 100% wool made in norway. Knit nordic share book recommendations with your friends. In most parts of norway, you will find local patterns and ways of putting clothes together. She provides a recipe for making sweaters in various sizes using the charts in this book as a starting point.
Oftedal takes four classic norwegian sweaters the setesdal sweater, the fana cardigan,the marius ski sweater and the voss cardigan she kindly includes discussions of their dominant stitch patterns,designs,history and place in norwegian culture and adapts and evolves these classics into creative and. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern book. The setesdal valley the cradle of norwegian folk traditions. Fingering 100% wool 191 yards 50 grams 16281 projects. This setesdal sweater from arctic circle made of 100% norwegian wool. Knowing the norwegian language is also a great help.
Dale of norway, dale of norway setesdal, pullover sweater, our most traditional sweater, matching hat available, authentic pewter clasps, embroidered ribbon, knit with a heavy weight norwegian helio yarn, 100% wool made in norway. Lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway has one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater designs. Translated by carol huebscher rhoades isbn 8299465737. Quintessential norwegian favorites like the setesdal and marius sweaters blend with. The history of the norwegian lice pattern setesdalsweaters lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, is one of the worlds. Fashion history the unexpected roots of the lice jacket 20141001 20181229 by nicole molders a traditional and probably the most famous norwegian sweater is the socalled norwegian lusekofte lice jacket sweater.
Read books setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern pdf free. Mark the neck edge on the sweater and machine stitch to stabilize it, then trim off excess knitted fabric. See more ideas about norway, folk costume and norway viking. In 2001, norwegian textile designer and writer annemor sundbo released a book about the history of the setesdal sweater called setesdal sweaters, the history of the norwegian lice pattern. The clinkerbuilt gokstad ship dating back to the year 890 ad is currently on display at the viking ship museum in oslo, norway. According to annemor, whose knitwear studio in kristiansund norway i hope to visit, these sweaters, also called setesdalgenser setesdal sweater have a long history.
The depicted sweater is a more refined version of the setesdalsgenser. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name setesdal. The norwegian sweater detective the craftsmanship initiative. The setesdal sweater dates back to 1848 when the artist adolph tidemand made a sketch of a young man wearing the sweater while visiting the setesdal valley in the southern part of norway. I love winter but am not a fan of being cold, so i am going to share with you, how to own an iconic norwegian sweater. In 1872, peder jebsen travelled through the small village of. Thornews who was the exceptionally powerfully built viking. Neck edging and embroidery for the setesdal sweater. Lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, is one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater designs.
Dale of norway storetind windstopper sweater mens video. In this colorful book, author annemor sundbo reveals the magic and evolution of the setesdal sweater through scores of traditional charts and historic photographs, including husfliden designs made. Once sweaters changed from underwear to outerwear, more embellishments were added and the blackandwhite designs were decorated with brightly colored embroidery at the neckline and cuffs. Nordstrikk sales as has for more than 40 years been within the same family and has developed and produced traditional knitwear for the norwegian and international markets. Lusekofte the setesdal sweater annemor sundbo wrote a whole book on the popular sweater, setesdal sweaters. The history, combined with the earliest patterns for these famous sweaters, will give inspiration and ideas for creating a sweater the setesdal way, from knitting the patterns to working the unique decorative embroidery that surrounds the collar and cuffs. The setesdal valley in southern norway has long cultural traditions. Isbn 8299465729 and translated by amy lightfoot invisible threads in knitting. May 26, 2007 setesdal sweater norway by merete lutken. The setesdal design evokes history and memories, it is the most recognized norwegian pattern and has been knitted for generations.
Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern by annemor sundbo 20010101 annemor sundbo. Free shipping both ways on dale of norway setesdal unisex sweater from our vast selection of styles. The history, combined with the earliest patterns of these famous sweaters, will give inspiration and ideas for creating a sweater the setesdal way, from. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice. Knit in black, red, taupe and navy alpaca, the trimfitting silhouette has extralong ribbing at the cuffs and hem. Oftedal takes four classic norwegian sweaters the setesdal sweater, the fana cardigan,the marius ski sweater and the voss cardigan she kindly includes discussions of their dominant stitch patterns,designs, history and place in norwegian culture and adapts and evolves these classics into. How to own an iconic norwegian sweater contented traveller. Its no surprise, then, that sundbos ragpile led her to write the definitive history of the setesdal sweater, a book that has all the hallmarks of sundbos unusual research process. This book became the basis for all women who knitted in norway in the 1930s and during world war ii from 1940 to 1945, when setesdal patterns were very. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, a pattern you can find in many traditional norwegian sweaters and jackets. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern. Fast delivery, and 247365 realperson service with a smile. Originally knit as underwear, the sweater is a practical garment with homely beginnings and has evolved as a fashion statement. In 2014 the book marius inspirasjon was published by tigerforlaget.
Lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, features one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater motifs. This black setesdal jacket is made of 100% norwegian wool. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern by. Thirtyone patterns in the scandinavian tradition setesdal sweater norway. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In this colorful book, annemor sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to hlep her research into the magic of the setesdalskofte.
Otra flows from the hardangervidda plateau in telemark to the north. Some of the most well known sweater patterns attributed to norwegian colorwork knitting are the setesdal lusekofte and the fana fanacofte patterns. Setesdal cardigan oslo sweater shop oslo sweater shop. The history, combined with the earliest patterns for these famous sweaters, will give inspiration and ideas for creating a sweater the setesdal way, from knitting the. This book became the basic for all knitting women in norway in the 30es and. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback 2001. Knitting article categories norwegian textile letter. Strikking i billedkunsten knitting in art torridal tweed 2010 norwegian english. It was built with a narrow gauge of 1,067 mm 3 ft 6 in, and opened to h.
Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern annemor sundbo on. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, which you can find it among many traditional norwegian sweaters. Fashion history the unexpected roots of the lice jacket. A history jane merrill, gail demeyere, keren benhorin on. Setesdal sweater nordic knitting jo anns knitting blog. Lusekofta, the popular black and white lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway is one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater designs.
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