In Norwegian knitting, a selburose (Norwegian: [ˈsèːlbʉˌruːsə]) is a knitted rose pattern in the shape of a regular octagram. Of ancient origin, the pattern is associated with the town of Selbu in Norway, and has become an international symbol of Norway (or Scandinavia generally), Christmas and winter.
What is the sweater pattern called?
argyle
An argyle (/ˈɑːr. ɡaɪl/, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges.
What does Yoke mean in knitting?
The word yoke refers to the fitted or shaped piece at the shoulders of a garment. Some traditional sweater designs feature interesting stitches or colorwork at the yoke, particularly Icelandic lopi sweaters and the famous Bohus sweaters of Sweden.
What is a Nordic sweater?
If you want to knit your own Norwegian or Scandinavian sweater, this is the book of knitting patterns you need! Nordic sweaters are all about the patterns! This one is a version of the Setesdal pattern (and the socks are the famous Marius pattern).
Are Scandinavian sweater patterns unisex?
The Scandinavian sweater is pretty unisex, and both men and women wear all patterns. However, some retailers create sweaters in either a female or a unisex cut, so that if you want one that is shaped to your figure (as a woman), you’ll be able to find it.
What are the most popular patterns for Norwegian sweaters?
The most popular patterns for Norwegian (or Scandinavian) sweaters are: 1 The Marius pattern (seriously, you’ll see this everywhere: on sweaters, socks, and even phone covers) 2 The Setesdal Pattern (similar to my sweater above) 3 The Skappel Sweater (a new design, which has become very popular across all ages in Norway recently)
What are the different types of patterns in knitting?
Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down. This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One-piece.
