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Monthly Archives: May 2014
Behind the Scenes: Photo Shoot
I had a marvelous photo shoot on Thursday with photographer Kim Müller, dancer Francesca Golfetto, stylist Line Sekkingstad and my husband as photo assistant. The shoot was organized before I started knitting due to the tight deadline for delivery to the Norwegian magazine … Continue reading
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Tagged Carla Coat, Conic Coat, Francesca Golfetto, Kim Müller, Line Sekkingstad, Monica Stålvang, Scarftex
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Ravelry Group Anniversary Draw
My Ravelry group is 1 year already! I feared that only a few with join, but were utterly wrong; there are now 660 members, and I am so pleased to have attracted so many knitters! It has been a thrilling … Continue reading
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Tagged Amoretto, Hifa, Hifa Perle, Hillesvåg, Norsk Pelsull, Thomas Kvist
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A Swan Lake by Alexander Ekman
Wild, wet and beautiful was the review headline in the national newspaper Aftenposten after the premiere of A Swan Lake by internationally acclaimed young Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman. Yes, it was a blast! Wet how, you ask, and the answer … Continue reading
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Tagged A Swan Lake, Alexander Ekman, Elisabeth Teige, Henrik Vibskov, Operaen
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Strikk og Drikk/Knit and Drink in Stavanger
This is a large group of knitters that have a monthly knit night at a pub in Stavanger. It started with a knitter wanting some company and suggested meeting at a pub, and it did not take long before the … Continue reading
Design in Progress: Carla Coat
My Carla Shoes in Wine by Monica Stålvang needed a coat to accompany them on an evening out, I decided. For awhile the design was a dress, but a coat is easier to wear and combine with other outfits. However, it did … Continue reading
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Tagged Familiens Strikkebok, Hifa, Monica Stålvang, Norsk Pelsull, Rowan Lima
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Stokke Bygdetun/Museum
I spent last weekend at this amazing small museum consisting of historic buildings moved to this location during the last decades. Stokke Bygdetun was established in 1978 and consists of 5 buildings with the 6th currently being built. The Museum is … Continue reading
As it Rises Forward. Nation, Tradition, Fusion.
Jewelry designer and photographer Siri Berrefjord is currently showing at Bærum Kunsthåndverk, see bkh, in Sandvika, on the outskirts of Oslo. The title of the exhibition is taken from our National Anthem, and the painting shown at the bottom of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bærum Kunsthåndverk, Designerkollektivet, Siri Berrefjord, Siris Skattkammer
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Arcade Vest knitted by Marit Haugen Bergsrønning
I am so pleased to show you Marit’s beautiful Arcade Vest, knitted in a stunning burgundy Norsk Pelsull by Hillesvåg – the original yarn, see Norsk Pelsull. The color is so vibrant is should really be called Ruby. If you … Continue reading
The Game of Thrones Exhibition in Oslo
I had the best intentions of seeing the Game of Thrones Exhibition, until I spotted the never-ending queue that went along the block and continued around the corner. The security guard confirmed my suspicions; the first part of the queue … Continue reading