Viking Knits: Over 40 Scandi Knits for Men, Women & Children

Interests in Scandinavian culture, Norse myths, and Vikings are on the rise. A celebrity in Europe, Matberg, a model, trainer, and winner of Farm Celebrity and Shall We Dance, collaborates with Strikkemekka, a knitting company based in Norway, to meet the moment by offering 30-plus Nordic patterns for sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves, and sitting mats. The bulk of the designs skew to sweaters for men and offer sizing from small to beyond XXL (called “Lasse” size). Nine patterns are marked for women (sizes small through XXL), including a lovely Fair Isle design. Six are worked for children’s sizing (ages two to 12). Most of the designs are classic outdoors wear. All are stylish, gaining a punch from repeated pattern work, a few cables, and ribbing. Pitched to experienced knitters, instructions are clearly written, and charts are provided for color work and some pattern changes. Every design uses one of three Gann Garn yarns and also details the type and gauge of yarn the pattern requires.