This stunning book is a celebration of the unique knitting heritage and timeless yet contemporary knitted designs of the Faroe Islands.
Discover 28 stunning knitting patterns for the whole family, from cosy sweaters and cardigans to a snuggly lace-pattern shawl, in this wonderful book from family-run Faroese yarn company, Navia.
28 timeless Faroese designs: from classic sweaters and cozy cardigans to stylish baby clothes, the 28 patterns feature clean lines, bold colours and innovative techniques - ideal for confident knitters looking for heritage designs with a contemporary flavour. Easy-to-follow patterns: create the characteristically Faroese designs, featuring stunning colourwork, tactile textures and a range of stitches, with ease. Each project contains detailed instructions, a simple-to-follow pattern chart and stunning photography for guidance. Explore the cultural significance of knitting in Faroese society, where it has been an integral part of daily life for generations. From the ancient art of nålebinding (single-needle knitting) to the modern revival of intricate patterns, and the unique community fostered by the islands agricultural heritage and popular knitting clubs. A legacy of Faroese knitting: Navia, a renowned Faroese yarn company, is at the forefront of preserving and promoting Faroese knitting traditions. Founded in 2004, the family-run company is dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable yarn, inspired by the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Faroe Islands.
This is a translation of the popular Danish-language title by acclaimed Faroese knitting company Navia.
THE FAROE ISLANDS, THE FARM AND THE SHEEP
The Faroe Islands
Faroese sheep
Torkilsheygsgaršur
The Torkilsheygsgaršur sheep
The perfect sheep
FAROESE KNITTING CULTURE
Knitting traditions
School sweaters
Knitting patterns
Wool is gold
NAVIA
History
Yarn
Sustainability
Inspiration
Knitting patterns and designs
The people behind Navia
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAVIA PATTERNS
Leaf-pattern cardigan
Childrens leaf-pattern cardigan
Sweater with retro pattern (child)
Traditional sweater
Baby clothes and blanket
Star pattern short-sleeve sweater
Patterned Sweater
All-over pattern high-neck sweater
Boys sweater (child)
White unisex sweater
Sweater with circular yoke
Raglan sweater
Patterned sweater (child)
Daisy sweater
Geometric sweater
Sweater with patterned yoke
Ladies sleeveless sweater
Cardigan with patterned yoke
Lace-pattern shawl
Festival sweater
Wave cardigan (child)
Leaf-pattern sweater
Childrens leaf-pattern sweater
Top and leggings for infants
Navia was founded in 2004 as a business-college project for the then 22-year-old Óli Kristian į Torkilsheyggi, now the CEO.
Navia is a family-run company that continues a long tradition of sheep-rearing and wool-spinning. Óli Kristians great-grandmother, Suffķa Gregersen, employed women to knit for her and sold sweaters in the Faroese village of Syšrugųta, where the family had a spinning mill; and the familys farm had a flock of 200 sheep, so Óli learned about wool at an early age.
The first items produced by Navia were 1-, 2- and 3-ply yarns in six natural colours, and a small amount of plain-coloured sock wool. These were sold to yarn shops, cottage industry associations and even to small supermarkets all over the country.
In the years that followed, Navia grew bigger and produced a wider range of yarns. A new knitting book came out each year, more colours were added to the palette of yarn colours, and the yarn began to be sold overseas.
Since 2004 Navia has grown from a one-man enterprise with only a few different types of yarn to a company exporting yarn worldwide.
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