Faroe islands knitting sweaters

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Whatever the colour and pattern, our love affair with knitwear is here to stay.

Icelandic Adult Sweater knitting pattern called Maístjarna. It's a pretty simple pattern to make. *THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT ONLY* This pattern is made for adults and comes in sizes S-XL The measurements are in the pattern. I use Alafoss lopi which is a type of Icelandic sheep wool. But you can use any yarn that is recommended for needle sizes 4.5mm (US 7) and 6mm (US 10). The sweater has the option of being a pullover, or open with either a zipper or buttons. It's also possible to knit a…

The Faroe Islands’ beautiful handmade knitwear features in a celebration of traditional women’s knitting gatherings; plus, the best UK craft festivals

Faroese sweater, a photo by Asplund on Flickr. First of all, thanks for your kind words about the Faroese sweater I've been working on! It is finished and delivered (a birthday present) and the size was just right. It was a lot of fun to knit too, and the only negative thing about the project was the smell that spread through the rooms when I washed it - it was like living in an old barn. (I grew up in the country, so I'm familiar with the smell.) Ron asked about the armhole, whether I bind…

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The traditional Icelandic sweater is finding new life in Reykjavik, as young designers take inspiration from the past for their contemporary designs.