Nordic Knits with Birger Berge knitting tools to socks and hats

to socks and hats

Birger Berge is a study in apparent contradictions: he's a trained historian … and an Instagram star—a trend-setting contemporary knitter … who's deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins

The designers behind the 52 patterns come from all around the world

The interest in Japanese amigurumi is explored in minature in this charming new title

Nordic Knits with Birger Berge knitting tools to socks and hatsBreathe new life into Norwegian tradition with one of Norway's hottest knit designers. Birger Berge is a study in apparent contradictions: he's a trained historian and an Instagram stara trend setting contemporary knitter who's deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins. Berge learned to knit as a child from his mother and grandmother, and for him handcrafts have become a source of comfort and creative energy, and a well of endless