Previously, this wardrobe item received recognition only from the strong half of humanity...

Nothing brings to mind more thoughts of cozy houses, snow-capped valleys, pleasant evenings in friendly company with a glass of aromatic, freshly prepared mulled wine than a Norwegian sweater with its traditional patterns.

Previously, this item of clothing received recognition only from the stronger half of humanity, but today unobtrusive patterns occupy a place of honor in the women's toilet.

The New Year's spirit and the breath of the chilly winter give us the unique patterns of Norwegian sweaters. Wearing such a sweater, we seem to be transported to the world of childhood, where miracles happened everywhere, and fun and a sea of ​​sweets filled every home. Such a sweater will give a feeling of celebration and a positive mood not only to its owner, but to everyone who surrounds him.

The uniqueness of Norwegian patterns

In the 40s and 50s, when the first Norwegian sweaters with reindeer appeared, they were worn exclusively by men. It was believed that the ornament showing deer was a kind of sign of special attention and honor to these majestic animals, which in those days performed various transport purposes.

Over time, sweaters found their place in the closets of not only men, but also children and women, which in turn increased the number of products released to the market, and the range of products itself expanded.

In a modern version, the Norwegian print can be on the entire surface of the sweater, or it can be placed as a border on the chest or bottom of the product, or simply decorate the collar and cuffs.

The color scheme has also changed. The only thing that remains unchanged is the contrast of shades on the sweater. This makes the patterns incredibly catchy and expressive. Traditionally, shades of blue, white, black, and their combination are used. The Norwegian drawing differs from the copy in that it contains no more than two or three colors.

As for the ornament itself, it mainly includes festive motifs in the form of stars, snowflakes or a Christmas tree, there are products with images of trolls or deer and, of course, geometric shapes.

Merino wool is used for production, as a result of which it is possible to create voluminous (raised), warm sweaters with hand-made embroidery. By the way, thinner and lighter product models are also created using this type of wool. Having a unique composition, products made from merino wool are durable, wear-resistant with excellent heat-saving function, they are elastic and do not wrinkle. With such characteristics, a Norwegian sweater is simply irreplaceable for a cold winter.

Choosing a sweater for yourself pay attention to the composition, Norwegian products are made only from merino wool; Norwegian manufacturers do not use other wool for the production of sweaters. If the composition indicates another wool (or, as sellers can assure you, that a different name is actually merino wool), you can be sure that it is a beautiful copy, but far from the quality of the original.

The traditional Norwegian sweater has a distinctive appearance, which consists of a straight cut, long sleeves and a high neck. However, there are models that have a fitted silhouette, a high collar is replaced by a round neck, and the sleeves are complemented by cuffs. As for the length of the product, here too the sweater has undergone changes. Today you can buy a sweater with a typical medium length or a longer model, somewhat reminiscent of a tunic.

What should you wear with a sweater with a Norwegian pattern?

Monochrome items can accentuate the beauty of the Norwegian pattern. This can be a combination of jeans, trousers or leggings in the color of the sweater itself or in a contrasting color. A single-color pastel shirt goes well with a sweater with a round neck.

You can get a simple set for a winter walk by combining a sweater, scarf and hat made in the same theme. A rich dark turtleneck made in one color will go well with a tunic-style sweater. Shoes should be selected based on the set, which includes a sweater with a Norwegian pattern. UGG boots, warm sneakers or winter boots will perfectly complete a sports or walking look. Ankle boots or boots with high heels are suitable for a long sweater with patterns.

For men, a combination of a sweater with a shirt that can be worn casually and jeans is suitable. A men's sweater will look no less attractive on a woman, the loose fit of which gives a certain freedom and a sense of homeliness.

Scandinavian patterns and fashion for them

All the world's catwalks are filled with Norwegian-themed products, a pattern that is understandable to everyone can be associated not only with brands in the mass market, but also, importantly, with the world's leading fashion houses. In youth sets presented by the brands Marks&Spencer, Bershka, Zara, you can find models with funny patterns of stars and rhombuses. Leading fashion houses Moshino and Dolche&Gabbana also present Norwegian motifs every year.

In the end, it is worth noting that a sweater with a Norwegian pattern will be a suitable gift for friends and relatives, especially on New Year's Eve. The non-triviality and unpretentiousness of this unique pattern won the hearts of fashionistas and fashionistas of the urban ultra-modern style.

Such cozy things will always be in demand, both for walks in a snowy forest, active recreation at the foot of a mountain, winter family picnics, and for use in a trendy and themed photo shoot. A sweater that symbolizes the winter mood and protects against chilly weather, what could be better. Don’t be afraid to wear a Norwegian pattern, because all these cute snowflakes, stars, deer are nothing more than a favorite stylish and newfangled trend, personifying the features of urban style in a combination of practicality and a little bit of humor.

Sweater with a Norwegian pattern - how to knit - video

Sweater with a Norwegian pattern - how to knit - diagrams

An original model for lovers of the jacquard technique. The Norwegian pattern running along the yoke adds a unique style to the entire look. The sweater is knitted in the round according to the knitting pattern.

Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials

550-600-650-700-750-850 g blue yarn (100% wool, 50g/100m)
100-100-150-150-150-150 g white
50-50-50-50-50-50 g light beige

Double-pointed knitting needles and circular knitting needles (40 and 80 cm) No. 4

Gauge: 21 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm. Double-pointed and circular needles (40 and 80 cm) size 3 for rib.

Sweater knitting pattern. See patterns M.1 to M.3 - we knit in stockinette stitch, the pattern shows one repetition. Knitting the main part of the sweater.

Description of knitting a sweater with Norwegian pattern

We knit in the round on circular knitting needles. Cast on 204-224-242-276-296-338 stitches on circular needles No. 3 with blue threads and knit an elastic band 1 knit by 1 purl 5 cm. Change the knitting needles to knitting needles No. 4 and knit 1 row - at the same time reduce 34- 38-40-46-50-56 stitches evenly = 170-186-202-230-246-282 stitches. Insert markers into beginning of round and across 85-93-101-115-123-141 stitches (mark side seams). Continue knitting in stockinette stitch. Remember the knitting density.

When the sweater measures 10-10-11-11-12-12 cm, cut one stitch on each side of both markers. Repeat this reduction every 3 cm 4 times = 154-170-186-214-230-266 stitches. When the sweater measures 24-24-25-25-26-26 cm, add 1 single stitch to each side of the markers. Repeat this increase in stitches every 3 cm 4 times = 170-186-202-230-246-282 stitches. When the length of the fabric is 34-36-38-40-42-44 cm, draw 2 markers: 1 in the middle of the front, and the second in the middle. Then start knitting according to pattern M.1 - the loop marked with an arrow in the pattern should coincide with the position of the marker on the back and front - count towards the sides. Count the stitches again and again so that the front pattern matches the back pattern. AT THE SAME TIME, when the length of the knitted sweater is 39-40-41-42-43-44 cm, bind off 4-8-12-22-26-40 stitches for the armholes (i.e. 2-4-6-11 -13-20 stitches on each side of the side markers). Finish knitting the front and back separately.

Sweater front = 81-85-89-93-97-101 sts. Finish knitting pattern M.1, then M.2 and finally M.3, before introducing beige thread, until you reach the required length of the sweater fabric (the stitch with the arrow marked on the pattern should coincide with the marker marking the middle of the front - counting from the sides ). When the length of the sweater front fabric becomes 52-54-55-57-58-60 cm, 15-15-17-17-19-19 stitches in the middle of the front on a pin or additional knitting needle, then knit the shoulders separately.

Cast off stitches from beginning on each row for neckline: 2 stitches 3 times, 1 stitch 3 times = 24-26-27-29-30-32 stitches left for shoulder.
Cast off all the loops when the length of the fabric is 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm.

Sweater back = 81-85-89-93-97-101 sts. We knit the back in the same way as the front of the sweater, but do not bind off the stitches for the neck until the length of the back is 56-58-60-62-64-66 cm. Then bind off 31-31-33-33-35-35 stitches in the middle fabric and then knit the shoulders separately. Continue casting off one neck stitch on each row until there are = 24-26-27-29-30-32 shoulder stitches left on the needles. Bind off the loops when the length of the back of the sweater becomes 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm - bind off in the same row as the front.

Sleeves for the sweater we knit in the round using knitting needles with two working ends, switching to circular knitting needles when necessary.

Cast on 58-60-62-64-66-68 stitches and knit 5 cm of elastic, knit 1 by purl 1. Then knit a row while decreasing 9-9-11-11-11-13 stitches evenly = 49-51-51-53-55-55 stitches. Insert a marker at the beginning of the circle (= middle seam under the sleeve) and continue working in stockinette stitch. When the length of the fabric measures 7-8-11-7-6-8 cm, start adding one stitch on each side of the marker. Repeat adding 3.-2?.-2.-2.-2.-1? cm total 15-17-19-20-21-23 times = 79-85-89-93-97-101 sts.

When the length of the canvas is 46 cm for all sizes, start taking according to the diagram
M.1 (stitches marked with an arrow in the diagram = middle of the top of the sleeve, count from the sides. Note: add loops in the template). Once you have completed the pattern, continue knitting in blue until the end. When the sleeve length of the sweater reaches 53-52-51-49-48-45 cm (for larger sizes this length is shorter because the long head of the sleeve widens the shoulders), finish knitting at the point under the sleeve. Cast on 1st stitch on each side (= edge stitches for gathering) and knit further until the sleeve length is 55 cm for all sizes and bind off the stitches.

Assembly. Sew shoulder seams. Sew on the sleeves. Knitting a neck for a sweater.

Neck. Raise stitches for neckline from face 80 to 92 in the round, including stitches on pins (extra needles) on size 3 needles with blue thread. Purl 1 round, knit 1 round, at the same time evenly shorten the stitches to 100-104-108-112-116-120 stitches. Then knit an elastic band 1 x 1 7 cm and close the knit stitch with the knit stitch and the purl stitch with the purl stitch. Fold the elastic in half to the wrong side and secure from the nutria with small loose stitches.

Sweater knitted in Norwegian pattern
Pattern for a sweater with knitting needles in a Norwegian pattern

Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

Materials: 550-600-650-700-750-850 g blue yarn (100% wool, 50g/100m), 100-100-150-150-150-150 g white, 50-50-50-50-50-50 g light beige. Double pointed needles and circular needles (40 and 80 cm) No. 4. Double pointed needles and circular needles (40 and 80 cm) No. 3 for elastic.

Knitting density: 21 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

Sweater knitting pattern. We knit in stockinette stitch, the diagram shows one repetition. Knitting the main part of the sweater. We knit in the round on circular knitting needles. Cast on 204-224-242-276-296-338 stitches on circular needles No. 3 with blue threads and knit an elastic band 1 knit by 1 purl 5 cm. Change the knitting needles to knitting needles No. 4 and knit 1 row - at the same time reduce 34- 38-40-46-50-56 stitches evenly = 170-186-202-230-246-282 stitches. Insert markers into beginning of round and across 85-93-101-115-123-141 stitches (mark side seams). Continue knitting in stockinette stitch. Remember the knitting density. When the sweater measures 10-10-11-11-12-12 cm, cut one stitch on each side of both markers. Repeat this reduction every 3 cm 4 times = 154-170-186-214-230-266 stitches. When the sweater measures 24-24-25-25-26-26 cm, add 1 single stitch to each side of the markers. Repeat this increase in stitches every 3 cm 4 times = 170-186-202-230-246-282 stitches. When the length of the fabric is 34-36-38-40-42-44 cm, draw 2 markers: 1 in the middle of the front, and the second in the middle. Then start knitting according to pattern M.1 - the loop marked with an arrow in the pattern should coincide with the position of the marker on the back and front - count towards the sides. Count the stitches again and again so that the front pattern matches the back pattern. AT THE SAME TIME, when the length of the knitted sweater is 39-40-41-42-43-44 cm, bind off 4-8-12-22-26-40 stitches for the armholes (i.e. 2-4-6-11 -13-20 stitches on each side of the side markers). Finish knitting the front and back separately.

Sweater front = 81-85-89-93-97-101 sts. Finish knitting pattern M.1, then M.2 and finally M.3, before introducing beige thread, until you reach the required length of the sweater fabric (the stitch with the arrow marked on the pattern should coincide with the marker marking the middle of the front - counting from the sides ). When the length of the sweater front fabric becomes 52-54-55-57-58-60 cm, 15-15-17-17-19-19 stitches in the middle of the front on a pin or additional knitting needle, then knit the shoulders separately.

Cast off stitches from beginning on each row for neckline: 2 stitches 3 times, 1 stitch 3 times = 24-26-27-29-30-32 stitches left for shoulder.
Cast off all the loops when the length of the fabric is 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm.

Sweater back = 81-85-89-93-97-101 sts. We knit the back in the same way as the front of the sweater, but do not bind off the stitches for the neck until the length of the back is 56-58-60-62-64-66 cm. Then bind off 31-31-33-33-35-35 stitches in the middle fabric and then knit the shoulders separately. Continue casting off one neck stitch on each row until there are = 24-26-27-29-30-32 shoulder stitches left on the needles. Bind off the loops when the length of the back of the sweater becomes 58-60-62-64-66-68 cm - bind off in the same row as the front.

Sleeves for the sweater we knit in the round using knitting needles with two working ends, switching to circular knitting needles when necessary.

Cast on 58-60-62-64-66-68 stitches and knit 5 cm of elastic, knit 1 by purl 1. Then knit a row while decreasing 9-9-11-11-11-13 stitches evenly = 49-51-51-53-55-55 stitches. Insert a marker at the beginning of the circle (= middle seam under the sleeve) and continue working in stockinette stitch. When the length of the fabric measures 7-8-11-7-6-8 cm, start adding one stitch on each side of the marker. Repeat adding 3.-2?.-2.-2.-2.-1? cm total 15-17-19-20-21-23 times = 79-85-89-93-97-101 sts.

When the length of the canvas is 46 cm for all sizes, start taking according to the diagram
M.1 (stitches marked with an arrow in the diagram = middle of the top of the sleeve, count from the sides. Note: add loops in the template). Once you have completed the pattern, continue knitting in blue until the end. When the sleeve length of the sweater reaches 53-52-51-49-48-45 cm (for larger sizes this length is shorter because the long head of the sleeve widens the shoulders), finish knitting at the point under the sleeve. Cast on 1st stitch on each side (= edge stitches for gathering) and knit further until the sleeve length is 55 cm for all sizes and bind off the stitches.

Assembly. Sew shoulder seams. Sew on the sleeves. Knitting a neck for a sweater.

Neck. Raise stitches for neckline from face 80 to 92 in the round, including stitches on pins (extra needles) on size 3 needles with blue thread. Purl 1 round, knit 1 round, at the same time evenly shorten the stitches to 100-104-108-112-116-120 stitches. Then knit an elastic band 1 x 1 7 cm and close the knit stitch with the knit stitch and the purl stitch with the purl stitch. Fold the elastic in half to the wrong side and secure from the nutria with small loose stitches.

Dimensions S – M – L – XL – XXL - XXXL.

Materials: 500-550-600-650-700-800 gr. (100% wool, 50g/50 m) light beige; 100-100-100-150-150-150 g white; 100-100-100-150-150-150 g dark pink; 50g for all sizes pink. Double-pointed needles and circular needles (80 and 40 cm), No. 8. Double-pointed needles and circular needles (80 and 40 cm), No. 7 – for elastic.

Knitting density 11 stitches x 15 rows in stocking stitch = 10*10cm.

Knitting pattern. Look at diagrams A1 to A3. The diagrams are shown on the front side. The knitting pattern is the same as for stocking knitting.

Knitting the back and front of a sweater with knitting needles. Knit in the round using circular knitting needles. Cast on 116-128-140-152-164-176 stitches of light beige thread on circular needles No. 7. Carry in white thread and start knitting an elastic band = two knit and two purl, 7 cm wide. Change circular needles No. 7 to knitting needles No. 8 and knit 1 round, decreasing 20 stitches evenly = 96-108-120-132-144-156 stitches. Insert a marker in the first stitch and markers in the 49th, 55th, 61st, 73rd and 79th stitches on both sides of the knit. Next, knit in stockinette stitch according to pattern A1. When you have knitted the rapport vertically once, continue knitting with a light beige thread. When the size of the fabric is 34-35-36-37-38-39 cm, knit according to pattern A2. When you finish knitting according to pattern A2, knit one circle of loops with light beige threads, casting off 7 loops on each side of the armhole (i.e. one loop with a marker + three loops on each side of the loop) = until there are no stitches left 82–94–106–118–130-142 knitting stitches. As a result, the size of the sweater fabric will be approximately 41-42-43-44-45-46 cm. Put the knitted fabric aside and start knitting the sleeves.

Knitting sleeves will be carried out in a circle using knitting needles with two working ends. On needles No. 7, cast on 28-28-32-32-36-36 loops with light beige threads. Then change the thread to white and knit 2 knits by 2 purls with an elastic band.

When the knitted fabric is 7 cm, replace the knitting needles from #7 to #8 knitting needles. Continue knitting according to pattern A1, using stocking stitch beige thread. At the beginning of the next knitting round, insert a marker (= middle under the sleeve). When the length of the knitted fabric is 14cm, you will need to add a loop on each side of the marker, repeat adding every 8-8-6-6-5-5cm 3-3-4-4-5-5 times = 36-36-42 -42-48-48 loops. At the same time, when the size of the fabric is 35 cm, start knitting according to pattern A2 - adding loops to the pattern. Having knitted according to pattern A2, knit one circle with light beige threads, while it is necessary to close 7 loops from the middle under the sleeve (i.e. one loop with a marker + three loops on each side of this loop) = until there are no left on the knitting needle 29-29-35-35-41-41 stitches. Thus, the size of the fabric will be 43 cm. Then knit the other sleeve as well.

Yoke. Transfer the open stitches from the sleeves to the size 8 circular needles of the main fabric of the sweater (back/front) = 140-152-176-188-212-224 stitches. Insert a marker into the stitch in the middle of the back of the garment. Work one round with light beige yarn, aligning and distributing all stitches = 140-160-180-200-220 stitches. Knit 0-1-0-1-0-1 cm of stockinette stitch with light beige thread. Then continue knitting and cutting according to pattern A3 - knit as shown by the arrow according to your size = 70-80-90-90-90-99 stitches. Work one round and at the same time reduce 10-20-26-26-22-31 stitches evenly = 60-60-64-64-68-68 stitches. Create a rise in the back of the product as follows: knit 8 knit stitches after the marker in the middle of the back, turn the product over and knit 17 purl loops, turn the product over, knit another 25 knit stitches, turn the sweater over and knit 33 purl loops, turn the product over and knit 41 knit stitches loop, turn the product over and knit 49 purl loops. Turn the product over and knit one circle to the middle of the back of the product.

Neck. Change knitting needles to short circular needles No. 7, knit ribbing = knit 2 by purl 2 to neck size 12-12-13-13-14-14 cm. Loosely bind off knit stitches over knit stitch and purl stitches over purl stitch.

Assembly sweaters. Sew open seams under sleeves.

Today, Norwegian sweaters are items that are relevant not only in the country of the same name, but also in many other countries in Europe and America. Norwegian sweaters are excellent insulated clothing options for the autumn-winter season. The main company that has been producing similar things for many years is Dale of Norway. This brand has been known for more than 130 years, during which time the company has chosen exceptional types of wool, and quite reasonably believes that they have not yet come up with anything better than wool threads.

A sweater with a Norwegian pattern, fashionable today, is worn by both men and women. Non-standard models in the company’s collections are made from merino yarn of various volumes, this makes it possible to create not only thick fabrics with handmade embroideries, but also thin soft sweaters. Norwegian sweaters are actually great for both everyday and holiday wear. A traditional option is a Norwegian sweater with deer, which is most relevant for New Year and Christmas.

Norwegian wool is an excellent option, suitable for making high-quality and stylish sweaters. Because the wool curls and has sufficient length, the finished products are unusually strong, airy and durable. In addition, a Norwegian knitted sweater perfectly retains heat, which is especially important for the cold season. The benefits of a classic sweater from Norway today are rightfully appreciated by many inhabitants of our planet.

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Warm sweaters are made from merino yarn, and to create the models, craftswomen select threads of various sizes. The fabrics of this thread are incredibly soft, pleasant to the touch, they do not prick and do not cause allergies. The main part of the sweaters is decorated with patterns that are popular in Norway; most of the embroidery is done with a thin thread (handmade only).

Why is the Norwegian wool sweater so popular?

Although our world is constantly developing innovative technologies, today no raw material can boast so many advantages in comparison with natural wool. And all this happens for the following reasons:

• Woolen items retain heat perfectly. Wool retains air space and does not allow moisture to pass through, so in such a thing you will feel as comfortable and cozy as possible.

• Before you feel the moisture of a woolen item, it will absorb up to 20% of the total water volume.

• Elasticity and excellent shape retention of wool fibers are guaranteed. Plus, a traditional Norwegian sweater won't wrinkle.

• A woolen sweater practically does not burn; it is a natural raw material that can be quickly processed and disposed of.