Dear Norwegian Textile Letter friends (and Norwegian knitting fans),
I added a final article to last month’s Norwegian Textile Letter issue, “Annemor Sundbø’s Latest Book: An Eminent Exploration of Nordic Sweater History.” The book should be purchased for the photos alone. Reviewer Mary Skoy highlighted a number of photos and sections — I’m not sure how she was even able to choose!
I added two webinar notices to the December “Nordic News and Notes” column.
Upcoming Webinar Featuring Norwegian Knitters Arne & Carlos
“Healing Trauma through Craft.” World Hope Forum. December 17, 2023, 9 am-11 am CST. Register for free.
Recent events continue to challenge our sense of humanity on an international scale and so the next edition of World Hope Forum has gathered speakers who practice mending, caring, and giving; a hopeful attempt before the Holidays to knit society back together. Among the featured guests are well-known authors Arne & Carlos: “Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrisson are highly regarded fashion designers, textile artists, YouTubers, and authors. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, established in 2001. Today, the duo designs for and works closely with Rowan and Regia yarns. They have also written ten books.”
Upcoming Webinar on Norwegian Knitting History
“The History of Norwegian Sweaters.” Presentation by Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Thursday, January 4, 2024, 6:30 pm CST. Sponsored by the Sons of Norway, Nidaros Lodge #1-001, Minneapolis, MN. Click here to register. (Trouble registering, or accessing the Zoom event? Email Carolyn at cjtownsen@comcast.net.)
Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic. Laurann Gilbertson will also talk about the symbolism behind some of the patterns and colors on sweaters made today. Those attending are invited to wear their sweaters! If you do, make sure to have your camera on!!
Happy holidays! God jul!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s articles. There are many good ones in the works for 2024. I also made a new year’s resolution to include more notices of exhibits of traditional and contemporary weaving in Norway. I often haven’t included the information because there was no time to write or solicit whole articles. But I will include more notices in the “Nordic Notes” column. Perhaps some readers can visit, or the notice may include a significant online version, or at the very least, readers can learn about and follow up on artists new to them.
Thank you to everyone who helps support the Norwegian Textile Letter with donations to cover expenses. Your financial support is crucial; an end-of-the-year donation would be much appreciated. Thank you for being a subscriber.
Robbie LaFleur
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