Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Knitting Wave or Why Yarns Pill Debate

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Linda Marveng

The topic of the debate organized by NFF, Norsk faglitterær forfatter og oversetter forening/Norwegian Non-fiction Writers And Translators Association was; What makes a knitting book successful, and what started the current knitting wave in Norway? The evening started with nearly a … Continue reading →

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Garnglede i Rosendal

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Linda Marveng

“Cosy Concept” was the working title, but “Fun with Yarn in Rosendal” is the English title of this recently launched book by Turid Lindeland published by Cappelen Damm. So far the book rights have been sold to Finland and France. … Continue reading →

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Cablewing Sweater by Yelena Malcolm Dasher

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I was thrilled to have Yelena Malcolm Dasher, aka ymalcolm on Ravelry, as a test knitter for my Cablewing Sweater, see projects/ymalcolm. She is a very popular test knitter because of her knitting skills, her sharp mind, photography and amazing knitting … Continue reading →

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The Thief Spa – The Spa

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am back at The Thief, Oslo’s most wonderful hotel, and this time to review their new 800 square meters Spa. Thank you, Siri for inviting me back and granting my wish to return when the Spa was finished, see the post … Continue reading →

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Makeløs Redesign Fashion Show

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I went to a Redesign Fashion Show by Makeløs/Remarkable – yes, it was and she is – stylist Kristin Elise Halkjelsvik organized by Ullensaker Husflidslag/Craft association at Jessheim in February, and I am finally ready to blog about it. Thankfully, jewelry … Continue reading →

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Familien Håndarbeid

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to have four of my latest patterns published in the Norwegian special issue magazine called Håndarbeid/Handicraft by Familien/The Family. I designed two of them last summer; Regal Purple Jacket and Lace Ridge Top both with a cowl … Continue reading →

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Tyrol Jacket Pattern Released

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Linda Marveng

I am delighted to release the English pdf pattern of my Tyrol Jacket in my Ravelry store after completed test knitting, see; tyrol-jacket. The Norwegian pattern is available in print on Monday in the separate magazine called “Familien Håndarbeid”/The Family … Continue reading →

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Photo Shoot Pics – Last Part: Lace Ridge Top & Cowl

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Linda Marveng

The final photos from last autumn’s photo shoot by Kim Müller show stunning dancer Francesca Golfetto wearing the Lace Ridge Top/Hullkant Topp with cowl knitted in the beautiful Perle/Pearl, a 4-ply/fingering mercerized cotton held double in the shade Røsslyng/Heather using … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Tweed Design Submissions

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Linda Marveng

For the first time the submission for Wool People is open to all designers, and not only to invited guest designers, so just as I anticipated Brooklyn Tweed have received an overwhelming amount of submissions due to their popularity, and … Continue reading →

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