23 vibrant, Scandi-style knitted garments for the whole family - perfect for outdoor adventures in cold climates!
Knitted with Norwegian and Icelandic wool fibres to repel water and cold, and featuring designs and colours inspired by the wild north of Norway, this is the ultimate knitting book for outdoor adventurers.
The 23 timeless designs feature polar bears, the Arctic sun, Hopi dreamcatchers, snowflakes, sled dogs and falling snow, all inspired by the Scandinavian climate and indigenous people of best-selling author Linka Neumann's native Norway.
Choose from:
12 adult sweaters and cardigans that can be adapted with optional raglan sleeves, roll-necks and hoods, in sizes small to XXL;
6 matching children's sweaters for kids aged 1 to 10 years old;
3 cozy beanie hats;
2 sets of frostproof mittens.
The patterns are suitable for confident knitters, and each contains full written instructions and colourwork charts. Multiple colourways are shown to inspire your own yarn choices, and advice is given on how to measure yourself correctly to select the right size.
Popular knitting designer Linka is dedicated to creating anti-fast fashion sweaters that not only look beautiful, but are robust enough to withstand the toughest of weather. Her wilderness sweaters have kept adventurers warm on trips through forests and up mountains - including a trek to Mount Everest... But even if your own expeditions are a little lower altitude in ambition, you can create your own bespoke garments to last you a lifetime of adventures.
A translation of the latest title by best-selling Norwegian knitting author Linka Neumann.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
The family will be ready for winter with these absolutely gorgeous designs. The book is a visionary delight and whether you are knitting for family or friends there is something for everyone. I have my eye on the hooded jacket as I think my son would love it. The infant knits are also very tempting and I can see my grandson in one of these.
The patterns range from using DK to Chunky wool and I would suggest readers use https://yarnsub.com/ to find alternative yarns as many used in the book are not available in the UK. The body of the patterns are all knitted in the round and the sleeves are added later. It would be easy to adapt the patterns to straight needles if this is your preference. There is no glossary but the patterns are easy to read and full explanations are given for techniques which might be new to the knitter. The charts are colour coded to match the photos which is great.
The patterns are suitable for a confident to advanced knitter and I am sure once you have knitted one you will certainly want to knit more. A great book to add to my library. * Monica Russel * Cosy, colourful knits inspired by Nordic nature - perfect for outdoor adventures.
Discover this vibrant charm of Scandinavian design in this new knitting collection by best-selling Norwegian author Linka Neumann. Featuring 23 colourful, cold-weather garments for the whole family, this book is a must-have for knitters who love the great outdoors.
The beauty of Norway
Drawing inspiration from the raw beauty of Norway's wild north, each pattern showcases motifs like polar bears, the Artic sun, Hopi dreamcatchers, snowflakes, sled dogs and falling snow - capturing the spirit of winter adventures and the traditions of indigenous cultures. All garments are knitted with Norwegian and Icelandic wool, chosen for its natural ability to repel water and keep out the cold.
Room for personalisation
You'll find 12 adult sweaters and cardigans - with options to customise sleeves, necklines and hoods - available in sizes from S to XXL. For little ones aged 1 to 10, there are six matching children's sweaters, along with three snug beanies and two sets of frost-proof mittens. Every design is tailored for confident knitters, with clear instructions, colourwork charts and helpful advice on sizing and yarn selection to make each project your own.
For warmer adventures
Whether you're hiking in the mountains or strolling closer to home, these timeless pieces are designed to accompany you on every adventure. This English translation brings Linka's latest Norwegian bestseller to a wider audience, offering a fresh and inspiring take on wilderness knitting. * Simply Knitting *
Sprache
Verlagsort
Tunbridge Wells
Großbritannien
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
Maße
Höhe: 259 mm
Breite: 206 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-80092-266-2 (9781800922662)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Linka Neumann grew up in Oslo in a family who loved to travel; outdoor activities were a big part of her childhood. Linka also loved to draw and paint, but she was the only member of her family who didn't knit! This changed after she worked in a nursing home where the staff and the patients knitted - Linka made her first sweater, and so began a new chapter in her life.
Linka eventually began to design her own garments, and her first sweater, the Wilderness Sweater with its distinctive dog-paw-print motif, is still one of her most popular. She has published three books - her first, published in 2019, was on the bestseller list for over 30 weeks and has been translated into several languages.
In 2020, Linka opened her online store, linkaneumann.com - she now has almost 150,000 followers on Instagram (@linka.neumann) and 14,000 on Facebook. In 2024 she won two prestigious Knit Awards: 'People's Favourite' and 'Collaboration of the Year', for her work with the Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature, @naturvern.
She and her husband live in the village of Asgreina, Norway, with their two dogs.
Introduction
About the yarn
Before starting
Patterns
White Bear
Arctic Summer - Sewn-in sleeves, Raglan sleeves
Hopi
Alasuq Cardigan
Snowdrift - Cardigan, Thin sweater
Qanik - Sweater, Hooded jacket
Takotna
Wolf Night
Suaq
Children's Sweaters
White Bear
Black Wolf
Suaq
Qanik
Arctic Summer
Norwegian Forest Sweater
Accessories
Alasuq Hat
Felted Alasuq Mittens
Matoaka Hat
Nordkalott Hat
Nordkalott Mittens
