Preface 7 Yarn 8 Abbreviations 9 THE BEST EVERYDAY SWEATERS 10 Lasse Sweater 12, Power Sweater 18, Synne Sweater – women 24, Fiaba Sweater – women 30 KNITS FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS 34 Spark Jacket 36, Spark Sweater – women 40, Spark Sweater – children 44, Heart Sweater 50, Mountaintop Sweater 54, Mountaintop Sweater – women 58, Mountaintop Sweater – children 62, Sailor Sweater 66, Sailor Sweater – children 70, Breeze Sweater 74, Breeze Sweater – women 78, Breeze Sweater – children 82, Saga Sweater 86, Saga Sweater – women 90, Saga Sweater – children 94, Stylish Knitwear 98, Sunburst Sweater – women 100, Moonlight Sweater 104, Knight Jacket 110, Queen Coatigan – women 114, Wave Sweater 118, Midsummer Sweater 122, Papa Sweater 126 NORSE SWEATERS 130 The Viking 132, Storm Hoodie 136, Joy Sweater – women 140, Joy Sweater – children 144, Ocean Waves sweater 148, Three Swords Sweater 152, Glima Sweater 156 COSY ACCESSORIES 160 Brioche Scarf 162, Cuffed Hat and Mittens – for adults and children 164, Rest-and-Sit Mat 168, Breeze Hat – for adults and children 170, Sailor Hat 172, Sailor Hat – children 174, Saga Hat – for adults and children 176, Saga Mat 180, Scarf in the Round 184, Double-brimmed Hat – for adults and children 186

Lasse L. Matberg comes from a family who, for generations, have been working to create beautiful, quality crafted items by hand. Viking Knits is a tribute to good-quality, practical needlework, inspired by the Vikings’ warm, all-weather garments. In this book, discover and knit over 40 items for men, women and children, designed for all occasions and seasons. From tough-wearing sweaters and outerwear to elegant cardigans and jackets, all have made been made in a quietly beautiful Scandinavian style. Whether you love traditional, Nordic colourwork patterns and cables, or modern, textured knits, there is something for everyone.  18 men's sweaters9 women's sweaters6 children's sweaters10 cosy accessories

You might not associate Vikings with knitting, but they had great needlework skills. You too can master the craft thanks to Lasse Matberg's new book. From Nordic patterns to cable knits, clear instructions mean you can get busy – and cosy for the winter. A win-win.

PREFACEThis book is my tribute to handcrafts. I come from afamily which, generation after generation, has always focused on creating things with one’s hands. Early on,I was also curious about handcrafts, perhaps because I often wore the carpentry belt of my father who was a carpenter by trade. I was also curious about my grandfather’s many stories from his long working life as a caretaker, sheet metal worker, plumber, and shipbuilder. There were also the stories he told us about his father - my great grandfather – who, in addition to being the shoemaker in his home village was also a farmer. Through these stories, I learned early on that “one goes farthest in life with honest work.”I also have many childhood memories of my mother and grandmother knitting. During the fall and winter ,I think they knitted every evening and made fine sweaters, caps, mittens, and warm outdoor socks that were much used in the family. One of my favorite sweaters, which I still have, was a brown pullover witha block pattern and high neck that my mother knitted for me.At that time, I didn’t think about what an achievement it actually is to produce a real handmade knitted sweater. Today, I know that knitting is a proud tradition that I would like to perpetuate. I know that a warm, handmade knitted sweater that fits your body wellis still one of the best garments. In this book, I have collected my favorite sweaters, with models for women and children as well as for men. You’ll find comfortable and elegant garments to wear for inclement weather,active everyday life, or on fine summer evenings.We decided to call the book VIKING KNITS because many of the sweaters were inspired by Viking handcrafts and style. We emphasized practical and warm sweaters, but also included some that are more ornamented and elegant. The Vikings did not knit as we do, but used the millennia-old technique of single needle “knitting” called nålebinding to make socks and mittens. We also know that the Vikings loved colors, some of which is reflected in the colors of the garments in this book.  I hope you will be inspired to create something worthwhile with your hands which will give you a feeling of mastery and will make you happy for many years.Lasse