Monthly Archives: July 2013

New Design: Regal Purple Jacket

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I am thrilled to present my latest design, complete: Regal Purple Jacket. The vibrant, rich purple catch my attention and demanded to be chosen out of the 62 marvelous colours on offer in Perle, meaning pearl in Norwegian, a divine … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A-line, Cowl, design, Hifa, pattern, Perle, Regal Purple Jacket | 18 Comments

The Norwegian Spirit

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Linda Marveng

The exhibition shows outfits designed by Esmod Fashion School students from all over the world, who took part in a competition organized by Esmod Oslo and Dale Yarns to interpret Norwegian knitting tradition. The result of the competition is this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dale Yarns, Esmod, Exhibition review, Knitwear, Norsk Folkemuseum | 3 Comments

Magic Moonlight

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I just had to share this brilliant photo taken by my husband from our terrace of the moonlight, a few nights ago! He has captured the magic moonlight, so you can let your imagination roam. Let the fairy tales begin. … Continue reading →

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Japanese Lace Jacket by Johanna Pyy

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I am thrilled to show you the marvelous Japanese Lace Jacket, knitted in Bamboo by Novita in a fitting vintage pink by Johanna Pyy! It was the reason for Johanna buying “Nyt Neulomann!” (read: my book title in Finnish which translates … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Japanewe Lace Jacket, Japansk Blondejakke, Johanna Pyy, To rett en vrang. Designstrikk | 4 Comments

On the Fjord

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Linda Marveng

Summer is here and we have been out on the Oslo Fjord, by ferry this time, visiting my childhood paradise; the island of Lågøya. A private island owned by the Norwegian company Statoil, which my mother used to work for … Continue reading →

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Aran Bolero by Grete Jenssen

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to show you the beautiful Aran Bolero, Grete has knitted from my book “To rett, en vrang. Designstrikk” in Angora Soft in a zingy blue (30% angora, 50% wool and 20% polyamide, 50 g, 250 m/273 yds) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aran Bolero, Grete Jenssen, Hifa, Norsk Pelsull, To rett, To rett en vrang. Designstrikk | 18 Comments

DUODU Norsk Strikkedesign/Norwegian Knitting Design

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Linda Marveng

This marvelous Norwegian book sums up 15 years as artists and designers for the two women behind the brand DUODU; Rita Nylander and Anne Grut Sørum, excellently written by Art Historian Eva Furseth, designed by Bodil Mostad Olsen (see more!) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anne Grut Sørum, Bodil Mostad Olsen, book review, design, DUODU, Eva Furseth, Forlaget Schrøder., knits, Rita Nylander | 9 Comments

Munch 150

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Linda Marveng

The most comprehensive presentation of Edvard Munch’s art ever displayed is currently on at the National Gallery in Oslo, covering the years 1882-1903, and at the Munch Museum, covering the years 1904-1944. Edvard Munch was artistically active for more than … Continue reading →

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Check Cable Cardigan Pattern Released

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Linda Marveng

It is now 6 months since the Sjakk Flette Kardiganen/Check Cable Cardigan pattern was first printed in Norwegian in the magazine Familien, and I am allowed to release the pattern this time also in English in my Ravelry store. The Check … Continue reading →

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