Setedal sweaters, the history of the norwegian lice pattern. Additionally, this sweater has crosses, which people believed to protect from evil spirits and black magic. Adorable on or off piste, our handloomed fair isle pullover recalls sporty vintage ski sweaters. The depicted sweater is a more refined version of the setesdalsgenser. 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. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback 2001. 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. 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. 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. Fingering 100% wool 191 yards 50 grams 16281 projects.
The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, which you can find it among many traditional norwegian sweaters. Norwegian sweater this warm raglan sweater is inspired by traditional patterns found on old knitting in the valley of setesdal, norway. A history jane merrill, gail demeyere, keren benhorin on. The setesdal knitted pattern is one of the most recognized norwegian patterns, and origins from the setesdal valley in the south of norway.
In this colorful book, sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people. Neck edging and embroidery for the setesdal sweater. Museum of cultural history, oslo, 1938 ever since the publication of a scientific article in 1883. Today the marius sweater can be purchased in all major husflid stores in norway. This black setesdal jumper is the most known traditional norwegian sweater. This book became the basic for all knitting women in norway in the 30es and.
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. 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. Norwegian wool hats, scarves, neckwarmers, puls, caps. Dale of norway storetind windstopper sweater mens video.
From underwear to everywhere norwegian textile letter. May 26, 2007 setesdal sweater norway by merete lutken. This book has the largest and most detailed story of the marius pattern, while having the most knitting patterns. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, a popular pattern you can find in many traditional norwegian sweaters and jackets. The history of the norwegian lice pattern and invisible threads in knitting. She is considered one the foremost experts in knitting. In this colorful book, annemor sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to.
The setesdal knitting pattern is the most recognized norwegian pattern, and origins from the setesdal valley in the south of norway. Originally knit as underwear, the sweater is a practical garment with homely beginnings and has evolved as a fashion statement. The village of dale is nestled between steep mountains, waterfalls and fjords on the west coast of norway. Lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, features one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater motifs.
It consists of the municipalities of bykle, valle, bygland, iveland, and evje og hornnes. Isbn 8299465729 and translated by amy lightfoot invisible threads in knitting. 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. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern by annemor sundbo 20010101 annemor sundbo. The oldest setesdal sweaters were made as undershirts, and only later did people start wearing their warm woolies on the outside. Knitting article categories norwegian textile letter. Dale of norway storetind windstopper sweater mens in celebration of their 125th year anniversary, dale of norway proudly presents dale sport collection. I remember talking to someone from norway who said there was no such thing as bad weather, just bad dressing. 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. 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.
This book traces the sweaters 300year history as an aesthetic and craft object. 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. Swedish or norwegian folk art patterns folk clothing, historical clothing, folk. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. With this new version the fit has been updated and the weight made lighter. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback 2001 on.
Sep 28, 2015 annemor sundbo wrote a whole book on the popular sweater, setesdal sweaters. Some of the most well known sweater patterns attributed to norwegian colorwork knitting are the setesdal lusekofte and the fana fanacofte patterns. The pattern is knitted in light beige color on a dark greyblack background. 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. Knitted garments found in norway have been dated as far back as between 1476 and 1525. T he setesdal valley is an insular enclave of ancient, well preserved folk culture.
Setesdal sweaters is the result of annemor sundbos research into the magic of the setesdalskofte. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern annemor sundbo on. This is the original design that started the norwegian sweater category. The history of the norwegian lice pattern a sweater copy from the setesdal museum. Sep 18, 2010 several years after i completed it, annemor sundbo published setesdal sweaters.
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. In 2014 the book marius inspirasjon was published by tigerforlaget. Vrikke norwegian wool sweaters in cardigan and pullover style for men, women and children. Selbu mittens first appeared as a vertical column of two snowflakes. Setesdal sweater nordic knitting jo anns knitting blog. The small vshaped dots are known as lusestrikk, a pattern you can find in many traditional norwegian sweaters and jackets. Thirtyone patterns in the scandinavian tradition setesdal sweater norway. Audiobook setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian. Originally, the setesdal sweater was a pullover only worn by men. Mariusgenser are norwegianstyle knitted sweaters with patterns inspired by traditional setesdal sweater norwegian. 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.
The setesdal sweater has colorful woven trim around the neckline and two pewter clasps, and is knitted in 4 ply yarn in 4 gauge. It was built with a narrow gauge of 1,067 mm 3 ft 6 in, and opened to h. She provides a recipe for making sweaters in various sizes using the charts in this book as a starting point. This traditional setesdal jacket has one of the most recognized norwegian patterns, originally from the setesdal valley in the south of norway. Lusekofte the setesdal sweater annemor sundbo wrote a whole book on the popular sweater, setesdal sweaters. According to annemor, whose knitwear studio in kristiansund norway i hope to visit, these sweaters, also called setesdalgenser setesdal sweater have a long history. Strikking i billedkunsten knitting in art torridal tweed 2010 norwegian english. This is a very useful and fun knitting pattern book. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice. History images art history courbet historical fiction olaf oil on canvas folk art mandala weaving. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern paperback. Otra flows from the hardangervidda plateau in telemark to the north. 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 history of the norwegian lice pattern setesdalsweaters lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, is one of the worlds.
Several years after i completed it, annemor sundbo published setesdal sweaters. 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. Quintessential norwegian favorites like the setesdal and marius sweaters blend with. The setesdal design evokes history and memories, it is the most recognized norwegian pattern and has been knitted for generations. 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. In 1872, peder jebsen travelled through the small village of. The clinkerbuilt gokstad ship dating back to the year 890 ad is currently on display at the viking ship museum in oslo, norway.
The setesdal valley the cradle of norwegian folk traditions. This black setesdal jacket is made of 100% norwegian wool. 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. Knowing the norwegian language is also a great help. 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. Knitted bottom up, it breaks the tradition a little by having a seamless raglan shaping for the shoulders. Books at nordic fiber arts special scandinavian pattern.
In most parts of norway, you will find local patterns and ways of putting clothes together. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern by. Thornews who was the exceptionally powerfully built viking. 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. 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. 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. The setesdal sweater made of 100% pure norwegian wool. See more ideas about norway, folk costume and norway viking. Very much so in the district of setesdal, in the region of agder in southern norway. Setesdalsbanen was a railway between kristiansand and byglandsfjord in southern norway, 78 km 48 mi long. Fast delivery, and 247365 realperson service with a smile.
Knit nordic share book recommendations with your friends. Free shipping both ways on dale of norway setesdal unisex sweater from our vast selection of styles. The setesdal valley in southern norway has long cultural traditions. The sweater was, and still is, knitted in black and white or grey and white, with a series of borders. Read books setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern pdf free. Setesdal cardigan oslo sweater shop oslo sweater shop.
Translated by carol huebscher rhoades isbn 8299465737. 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. How to own an iconic norwegian sweater contented traveller. 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.
In this colorful book, annemor sundbo has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to hlep her. The history, combined with the earliest patterns of these famous sweaters, will give inspiration and ideas for creating a sweater the setesdal way, from. This setesdal sweater from arctic circle made of 100% norwegian wool. One of the most distinctive and recognizable norwegian sweater is the lusekofte or licepattern sweater of setesdal in southern norway. Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern.
Setesdal sweaters the history of the norwegian lice pattern book. Fashion history the unexpected roots of the lice jacket. Crafts from kayleighbug books browse recent arrivals. Lusekofta, the lice pattern sweater from setesdal in norway, is one of the worlds most knitted and varied sweater designs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Knit in black, red, taupe and navy alpaca, the trimfitting silhouette has extralong ribbing at the cuffs and hem. The norwegian sweater detective the craftsmanship initiative. Setesdal husflid nordic sweater, knitting books, knit fashion, crocheting, knit. 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. Mark the neck edge on the sweater and machine stitch to stabilize it, then trim off excess knitted fabric.