This years Wool Week will take place for not one, but two whole weeks, from Monday the 5th to Sunday the 18th October. As always the campaign is to support retailers, brands and makers of wool, with online and in store events. It's a bit different this year, as with everything else, with less workshops and events compared to previous years. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of ways for you to...
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Ministrikk for Lillelam is a limited edition children's knit collection in luxurious silky soft merino wool. Originally available as knitting patterns only - Ministrikk has in collaboration with Lillelam - one of the strongest Norwegian brands for children’s wear in pure merino wool, made a few popular styles ready-to-wear this Christmas! The Ministrikk collection at Lillelam includes 'the...
Read moreMormor is a Danish children's brand that specialise in gorgeous knitwear for babies and children up to 10 years. The collections are all hand made, knitted by real grannies, in the softest of yarns for warmth and comfort. A few years ago the brand was put on pause, with only a very limited stock forwarded to selected stockists. So it was with delight that we got an email saying the webshop will...
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'Ylur' means warmth in Icelandic and what better name for a brand that creates children's clothing in the softest Alpaca wool!? The design has a contemporary touch yet inspired by centuries with Nordic knitting traditions. And within the growing slow fashion movement, each garment is both designed and handmade in Iceland. Ancient history of knitting is finding new life in Reykjavik, as young...
Read moreI don't normally post twice a day! But when I found the pattern for this adorable Nordic style must have knitwear, the Northern Lights Cape by Asami Kawa, I just had to share it immediately with you. The hooded Northern Lights Cape is for a babies and toddlers, with the example as seen above in blue and white. I think I'd prefer subtle shades of grey and white instead. Anyway, it's a unisex...
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Nordic knits for babies and children are often simple designs in slightly muted colours. And the best part, for us beginners, the knitting patterns are often not technically complicated. Here are a few that I just had to share with you! Selbu is a traditional knitting pattern from Norway. And these baby mittens, knitted by Cecilie, not only look adorable but apparently they are comfortable to...
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Soft knitwear and warm winter boots - what better combination for our little ones for the coming colder season!? Norwegian concept Ministrikk and Danish footwear brand Bisgaard Sko's collaboration for Autumn Winter 2015 is nothing but delightful! Bisgaard Sko was founded in 2003 by Marianne Bisgaard and Henrik Thomsen. Marianne was running three footwear boutiques and the couple had just had...
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I must admit it warms my heart to see well dressed children, well dressed as in appropriate for the season and occasion. And for Autumn there's nothing like beautiful knitted garments, such as this gorgeous knitted girls dress in a nostalgic timeless design, spotted on Charlott Pettersen's Blog. August is coming towards an end. It's time to wrap up warm! The one stop destinations for all things...
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Known from the number one kids and mums fashion style blog, Norwegian Charlott Pettersen, has a beyond knowledge and insight in what's hot for tots. Her styling tip for mum and mini has attracted devoted fans. And according to the Scandinavian style guru, it's nothing more precious than exquisite handmade children's clothes. And according to Charlott, everyone can learn how to! Charlott...
Read moreMinimalisima offers the softest and finest clothing range for newborn to two years old children. Clean Scandinavian simplicity with a mothers general quality consciousness from the remote Faroe Island, each style produced in the best possible materials such as silk, cashmere, linen and the finest cotton qualities. Each piece will feel luxuriously soft next to your baby’s skin so there is no...
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