Have I mentioned that it's really, really cold in Sweden right now? Lots of snow (as in traffic chaos), fire burning in the iron stove inside. And I've got my beloved Lusekofta to keep me warm. It's such a clever design. The pattern isn't "just" decoration. Because you knit the whole cardigan with two threads, it becomes as warm as a jacket! I bought my yarn (grey and white wool) while touring Lofoten/Norway some years ago, and knitted my Lusekofta (using a circular needle) during that stay.
If you feel like making your own, there are lots of traditional, and modern patterns to download online. I searched the word Seterdal (the name of the rural area in Norway, which has given its name to the traditional pattern in these pictures) and found among others Garnstudion. Just remember to chose one size too big - the double yarn tend to make the cardigan tight. Good luck knitting!
Oh how I wish I were a good enough knitter! I just started, then left it so long that I need to re-learn. I had one of these amazing sweaters, but was using it as a pillow on a train in Russia and left it on there :(
ReplyDeleteI was soooo sad when I realized this! These look beautiful and are truly so warm.
How ambitious of you to knit that beautiful sweater! I love to do stranded knitting, but have only managed to make a pair of mittens and a headband! I have a long way to go, don't I?!!
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Valerianna - how awful to lose a great cardigan like that! I see them sometimes in second hand shops here. Maybe you'll be as lucky where you are?? Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteJudy - I learned to know already in pre-school, and have had lots of fun knitting since then. It's really not that difficult... once you get the hang of it. GoodLuck!
thanks for share...
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