Norse by Norse West

Norse by Norse West Cowl

Great Wave Pullover

Tap Code Pullover

Inspired by songs that were sung by Dad and by Grandma, this design gently nudges the heart to be grateful during challenging times. Songs may age; thankfulness is timeless.

Like giving your legs a warm hug on a cold day! Fitting tips help you choose what size to knit.

Wear this one ice-fishing. Really big and warm!

Little People in mittens + fresh snow = snowman. (Add hot cocoa when finished.) Quick enough to knit for all the Littles in your life. Fitting tips help you choose the correct size to make.

Tailored and neat. Toasty and practical. Fast and easy. Up North we all wear them. Fitting tips help you knit the correct size.

A cowl or a hood? You decide. Either way, it replaces a scarf and hat on a snowy day.

No cable needle required for these speedy, classic, cable-look cuffs! Fitting tips take the worry out of trying to decide what size to knit.

If I could have only one winter hat, this would be it. Knit it tonight. Wear it tomorrow. Fitting tips take the worry out of knitting the right size.

What if there was a collection of patterns designed especially for people who wish to sell their knits for charity or for profit? What if they were quick to knit, well-fitting in a multitude of sizes, and simple to customize?

Dancing or tobogganing, legs Up North depend on these. And hey. No cable needle required! Plus the fitting tips take the worry out of figuring out which size to knit.

That cozy accessory that brings every outfit up a notch.

With rolled-up jeans, over leggings, with short boots or tall, add this little layer of interest. Fitting tips help you decide what size to knit.

What if there was a collection of patterns designed especially for people who wish to sell their knits for charity or for profit? What if they were quick to knit, well-fitting in a multitude of sizes, and simple to customize? That collection exists, and this is one of the patterns from it.

Whether boarding the Mississippi Queen or going to church, these are Leg-Makers. Legs are in. You know this.

This wide, flowered headband, inspired by Anthropologie, is a good project for a beginner or a class of beginners. It is knit in the round on circular needles using only knit and purl stitches in stockinette and ribbing. The flower is worked back and forth and requires only knit and purls stitches. Although the flower pattern is included, the k...

Double knitting makes this cozy headband reversible. The use of one solid color yarn and one self-striping yarn makes the simple design fascinating. Worsted weight yarn is used, and you’ll not need more than 60 yards of each. Techniques used include double knitting, buttonholes, and garter stitch. There are a few tips on double knitting include...

An age-old Turkish motif combines with the Norwegian stranding technique to make a contemporary statement. I used Berroco Ultra Alpaca, one skein of each color: beet root, fennel, and henna. If you choose to substitute another worsted weight yarn, the best color description I can give is to go for a deep eggplant, a green-yellow, and a rusty or...

This traditional Scandinavian design gives a nod to the traditional colors, but tweaks them a tad. Both the cowl and the headband pattern are included. The headband is knit with yarn left over from the cowl. My samples are knit with Cascade Cloud Nine, one skein each of white, aqua, and deep red. Another worsted weight yarn could be substituted...

This headband can be embellished with a flower or buttons. (Crocheted flower and leaf pattern included. Knitted flower pattern not included.) Techniques used are co, bo, k, p, inc, and dec. Button placement accommodates many sizes.

This is a great way to use up partial balls of good quality worsted weight yarns. Techniques required are co, bo, k, p, k2tog, and knitting in the round on double pointed and circular needles.

Update your look in a hurry with this easy project. The grey pair is made of Kraemer Belfast, a linen blend, and they look rustic and outdoorsy. The cream pair is made from an unknown DK weight wool from my stash, and has a decidedly ladylike attitude. Each pair took a total of approximately 200 yards. If you’re new to lace, you won’t be intimi...

This cuddly lace baby blanket works up relatively quickly as it’s made of chunky weight yarn. I used one skein each of Vintage Chunky in colors 6110, 6113, 6114, 6122, and 6124. (If you plan to substitue yarn, the colors are light pink, light green, yellow, light blue, and lavendar.) If you’re new to lace, be encouraged. The techniques required...