Monthly Archives: April 2013

Mohair Poncho Jacket by Irene Welde Solsvik

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I was gobsmacked by Irene’s stunning Mohair Poncho Jacket, instead of sewing up the front as I had suggested she left it open and sewed a slightly longer seam at the back to hold it in place! Irene chose the … Continue reading →

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Joint Book Presentation by Arne & Carlos and Tine Solheim

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I have been to another book presentation, this time a joint one given by Arne & Carlos and Tine Solheim at their (and mine) publisher Cappelen Damm in Oslo. More than 250 people were there. We were welcomed through the … Continue reading →

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Accessories – the small touches of joy!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I have been reading Hadley Freeman, fashion journalist in The Guardian, and had to laugh when she asks “how many accessories is too many accessories? When you rattle? When you have no spare hands and you haven´t left the house … Continue reading →

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Rosewood Knitting Needles

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I have become increasingly fond of my Destiny solid rosewood needles made by Lantern Moon, from certified sustainable forests. So much so that I recently ordered some more from jimmybeanswool and have been lucky enough to have some delivered by hand from … Continue reading →

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Shawl Fever – Viajante by Martina Behm

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Linda Marveng

The shawl knitting fashion continues. Not only are beautiful books and useful videos on DVD or downloadable workshops on traditional shawls launched such as “Orenburg Knitting. Knitting Gossamer Webs”, see knittingdaily but also modern takes with newly developed shapes are appearing. … Continue reading →

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Magic Loop – two sleeves at a time

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I have finally mastered knitting two sleeves at a time using magic loop. Double pointed needles I can handle but I have never loved it as I love the magic loop. First, I were frustrated by the ladders I accidentally … Continue reading →

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Pingouin Créateurs – a pattern adventure from 1985

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I wish I kept more of my old knitting patterns, but at least I was smart enough not to get rid of this magnificent pattern booklet from a time when the French yarn company Pingouin was huge and influential. What … Continue reading →

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Design In Progress

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Linda Marveng

In preparation for spring and summer I have started working in cotton, very optimistic considering the amount of snow and ice still covering the ground here in Oslo, I know. But since I am not a speedy designer; I need … Continue reading →

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