Knitting is amazing because it’s not just about making something to keep you warm; it’s about telling stories and bringing a little magic into your life. That’s what I found in Viking Knits by Lasse Matberg.
I was so excited to open the book for the first time. Every pattern looked like it was calling out to me to start knitting. It you back to Viking times in a way that fits our modern lives.
The colorwork patterns are so beautiful, it’s hard to choose which one to start with. What I love most is how cozy everything feels. This book makes you want to knit things that feel like a warm hug. It’s all about making stuff that makes you feel good and connected like you’re part of a big, adventurous Viking story.
Everything in Viking Knits looks like something you’d want to wear all the time. The sweaters are perfect for going out or just staying cozy at home. The hats and scarfs look just right for cold days.
The best about the patterns is that most of them are in a few versions – for a man, a woman, and a child. The largest size for men is called Lasse, which I find pretty funny, and is between 124-130 cm for different sweaters. The largest size for women is 130-140 cm. The book contains also a few accessories – hats and scarves.
The only downside is that all the patterns use yarn that’s not available in my country, so I had to make do with something similar in content and weight. I chose to knit first the Synne sweater, but I used a substitute yarn, so the sweater came out a little bit bigger. But oversizing it makes it even cozier to snuggle in during the winter.
Viking Knits is more than just a knitting book. It’s like a time machine that takes you on a cozy, colorful trip to the past with a modern twist. Lasse Matberg has created something that lets us knit our way into Viking stories, wearing something we made with our own hands. If you love knitting and want something fun and a bit different, this book is perfect. It’s all about making things that are old but new, cozy, and full of color. So, grab your knitting needles, and let’s start our own Viking knitting adventure!
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