Selbu knitting

The eight point star motif which is commonly found ( and with many variations) around the nordic region, It is probably best known and associated with Norway as a "national symbol" While the eight point star and in some places/ instances referred to as a rose explained by the Selbu Bygdem

It was one of my crafting resolutions this year was to try and do some colourwork knitting. Some people I follow on YouTube and Instagram had recommended knitting some traditional Norwegian Selbu M…

It was one of my crafting resolutions this year was to try and do some colourwork knitting. Some people I follow on YouTube and Instagram had recommended knitting some traditional Norwegian Selbu Mittens, a small colourwork project, as it would teach me how to read knitting charts and the actual techniques required of colourwork. I…

Snowflakes Selbu Mittens Knitting pattern by Chatty Cathy Knitting, #AD, #Cathy, #Chatty, #pattern

In the tranquil Selbu village of Norway, Marit Guldsetbrua Emstad, born in 1841, has knit her name into history as the "Mother of Selbu Knitting." Her work has become a testament to creativity and innovation that has left a deep

After a long haul of knitting for others over the holidays, take the time to knit yourself a little something special! This week's Free Pattern Friday is Winter Wonder Mittens by Amy Loberg: Amy Lo...

Today I have a cautionary tale to share. This is a story about checking gauge. Last week my free pattern, Hanne, was released in Knitbits. Hanne is a pair of Scandi style colorwork mittens. I used two colors of Berroco's new Ultra Alpaca Tonal yarn. This is the same worsted yarn as Berroco Ultra Alpaca, but it's kettle dyed…

@codeofmittens on Instagram: “Latvian mittens Advent calendar Day 21 . . Let’s open one window in the calendar with some gorgeous Latvian mittens pattern day by day. One…”

Norwegian knitting patterns include traditional sweater patterns and mittens. Learn more about Nordic designs and history.