The Secret Knitting Capital Of The World | Norway

Norway might be the secret knitting capital of the world — and once you see its traditions, patterns, and wool culture, it’s hard to disagree. 🇳🇴 From Selbu mittens to iconic Norwegian sweaters, let’s explore the designers and stories that shaped this extraordinary knitting heritage. In this video, we explore: • Norwegian knitting history and culture • How climate shaped traditional knitwear • Selbu mittens, lice stitch, and colorwork sweaters • Famous yarn brands like Sandnes Garn, Rauma, and Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk • Contemporary Norwegian knitwear designers you should know Featured designers: Fabel Knitwear, Skeindeer Knits, Linka Neumann, Arne & Carlos, Stine Erikstad, Sidsel J. Høivik, Malin Borgersen (minegleder), Birger Berge and Helene Rønquist Knutsen This video is part of my Knitting Around the World series, where we explore knitting traditions from countries like Finland, Korea, and Canada. If you enjoy Nordic knitting, Scandinavian design, traditional wool sweaters, and timeless slow fashion, you’re in the right place. I hope you enjoy! Best wishes, Annika 🎥 Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:56 knitting as a way of life 02:03 climate, sheep and wool 05:52 tradition & iconic Norwegian knitting 08:23 designers & knitting patterns 📚 Knitting Patterns and other resources mentioned: what I'm wearing: Sunday Cardigan by PetiteKnit: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines/sunday-cardigan Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk: https://ull.no/ Rauma Garn: https://www.raumagarn.no/ Sandnes Garn: https://www.sandnes-garn.com/ Norwegian knitting patterns bundle: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/norwegian-knitting-patterns Community Slippers by Helene Rønquist Knutsen: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines/community-slippers Skeindeer Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/skeindeer-knits Kosekofte pullover: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kosekofte-pullover Julenatt: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julenatt Arne & Carlos: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/arne--carlos-website book "65 New Christmas Balls to Knit: Make your own Nordic-inspired heirloom decorations"*: https://amzn.to/3O8WtBm SELBU Christmas Stocking 2022: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/selbu-christmas-stocking-2022 Agda: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/agda-3 Fabel Knitwear: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/helene-arnesens-ravelry-store Fabels Islender: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fabels-islender Oxford Jumper: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oxford-jumper Garland Jumper: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garland-jumper Minegleder: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/malin-borgersen---minegleder Eldora_sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eldorasweater Iris_bloom_cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irisbloomcardigan Drops_zipsweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dropszipsweater Sidsel J. Høivik: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sidsel-j-hivik Fruity Knitting podcast episode 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9MgeNfGcCI&t=2874s Sol i Setesdal: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sol-i-setesdal Delft Royal Jacket: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/delft-royal-jacket Birger Berge: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/birger-berge Sirapssnitt - socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sirapssnitt---socks Andromeda - sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/andromeda---sweater Pina Sweater by Linka Neumann: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pina-sweater "Wilderness Knits for the Great Outdoors: Stunning Scandi-style patterns for all ages" book*: https://amzn.to/4amJUet "Wilderness Knits" books*: https://amzn.to/4rnDXDV Eleanor balaclava by Stine Erikstad: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eleanor-balaclava 2410-02 Marius damegenser by Sandnes Garn: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2410-02-marius-damegenser 333-10 Setesdalgenser, herre by Rauma Ullvarefabrikk: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/333-10-setesdalgenser-herre image credits: The rights to the pictures shown in this video belong to the designers. In addtion, these are the sources of the additional pictures as seen in the video: sheep: Øyvind Heen - fjords.com Winter in Norway: Classic Norway Hotels Winter creek: Anders Gjengedal Geiranger fjord: Per Eide - VisitNorway.com Woman knitting Selbu mittens: Fredrik Ahlsen - Visit Norway Selbu Museum: Fredrik Ahlsen/Maverix Media - Visit Norway my content post-production partner: https://crossxmedia.agency/ music by Julian Graf *This link is an affiliate link. This means I receive a commission through purchases. It does not affect you as a consumer but it is a wonderful way to support my channel. Thank you!