Wilderness Knits for the Great Outdoors: Stunning Scandi-Style Patterns for All Ages - Hardcover

by Linka Neumann (Author)

23 vibrant, Scandi-style knitted garments for the whole family, perfect for outdoor adventures in cold climates!

Knitted with Norwegian and Icelandic wool fibers to repel water and cold, and featuring designs and colors inspired by the wild north of Norway, this is the ultimate knitting book for outdoor adventurers.

The 23 timeless designs feature polar bears, the Arctic sun, Hopi dreamcatchers, snowflakes, sled dogs and falling snow, all inspired by the Scandinavian climate and indigenous people of best-selling author Linka Neumann's native Norway.

Choose from:

• 12 adult sweaters and cardigans that can be adapted with optional raglan sleeves, roll-necks and hoods, in sizes small to XXL
• 6 matching children's sweaters for kids aged 1 to 10 years old
• 3 cozy beanie hats
• 2 sets of frostproof mittens

The patterns are suitable for confident knitters, and each contains full written instructions and colorwork charts. Multiple colorways are shown to inspire your own yarn choices, and advice is given on how to measure yourself correctly to select the right size.

Popular knitting designer Linka is dedicated to creating anti-fast fashion sweaters that not only look beautiful, but are robust enough to withstand the toughest of weather. Her wilderness sweaters have kept adventurers warm on trips through forests and up mountains - including a trek to Mount Everest... But even if your own expeditions are a little lower altitude in ambition, you can create your own bespoke garments to last you a lifetime of adventures.

A translation of the latest title by best-selling Norwegian knitting author Linka Neumann.

Author Biography

Linka Neumann grew up in Oslo in a family who loved to travel; outdoor activities were a big part of her childhood. Linka also loved to draw and paint. Knitting and needlework had been a big part of her family life, and Linka was always the one who didn't knit. This changed after she worked in a nursing home where both staff and patients knitted. She made her first sweater, and thus began a new chapter in life.
Linka eventually began to design her own garments, and her first sweater, the Wilderness Sweater, is still one of her most popular. She has published three books - her first, published in 2019, was on the bestseller list for over 30 weeks and has been translated into several languages.
In 2020, Linka and her husband opened the online store, linkaneumann.com. Linka currently has over 143,000 followers on Instagram. She and her husband live in the village of Åsgreina, Norway, with their two dogs.