YES, I knit too - These are the so-called Icelandic sweaters
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25744Love your work. These were very popular in Sweden. Islandströja. My husband had one when he was young. It was machineknitted. In the mid -60 or -70. Remember making a jacket of my husbands sweater for our daughter born -79, when she was 2´3 years. Recycling.
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30988I'm a big fan of your knitting expertise Sigrun. I've commented before on your wonderful Icelandic patterns. No wonder you sell them they are heirlooms! Love Chris
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234497Beautiful! Those sweaters are well done. My mother could knit, but I never picked it up. Did a pot holder and said that was enough for me. I admire people who can make such wonderful creations!
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These are gorgeous, gorgeous. How wonderful to know the old traditional patterns and be sure to teach them to two or more younger knitters, so it continues. I'm so impressed.
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by sigrun
20 May 2014
Thank you - there are many young women who are knitting today and others are learning it
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211079Beautiful! Lots of work I remember one I used to have when I was young - it was a lot like the second one but a teal green instead of the black. (My grandmother was Icelandic.)
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38558Beautiful , beautiful, beautiful.. and my O'my the hours you have put into them.. My first sweaters (years and year ago) I knitted each sleeve separate .. Of course they didn't match so I knitted the second set of sleeves as the same time(on circular needles).. I called it my 4 sleeve sweater.. Giggle. I haven't knitted anything but scarves and houseshoies in years.. Thank you for sharing
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by sigrun
20 May 2014
Thank you - yes very neat knitting both sleeves at the same circle needle, there are many women who do that, but not me
3286750A must have when you have Icelandish horses I have made cardigans with zippers for my daugthers and slipovers with horses on
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83Das sind 2 wunderschöne Pullover,habe die früher für meine Kinder gestrickt
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1407174823Beautiful! Are they heavy? Look nice and warm. Does it stay cold where you are year round, to need one of these? :)
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by sigrun
20 May 2014
Thank you - No very light, yes it is possible to use them throughout the year, I live in Iceland
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Oh, Sigrun, you are a knitting master.......how beautiful these are!!
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86901They are absolutely beautiful! Exceptional workmanship! Great job!
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23577Wow so beautiful and so much work has gone into them. I would buy one and I like in a tropical climate.
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29726Excellent job and were you live you will need the warmth of /from them.
They are lovely and look well done hugs Carolyn
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by sigrun
19 May 2014
Thank you Carolyn, yes sure - but I'm selling them to tourists who visit Iceland..... lol
by Leaha
19 May 2014
Oh my, I would love one! However I'd have to stay forever in Iceland in order to wear one; or move to Antarctica! I don't even own a sweater except as an outside jacket, and it is button up. I'm just too warm, I only wear a coat if the wind is blowing in the winter time. :)
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