Earlier this year, I reached out to Kreftforeningen to create something meaningful together. Cancer is a cause very close to my heart, and in May this year, I lost my wonderful uncle. The stars on the sleeves are inspired by the Christmas stars hung in hospitals and nursing homes across Norway as part of Kreftforeningens Christmas Campaign. For every pattern sold, 90 NOK will be donated to the campaign and vital cancer research. I hope the sweater and its stars can be a small reminder of love, hope and the people we carry with us.
Regular price
150,00 kr
Tax included.
We love natural fibers for knitting
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Sheep's wool is a natural fiber that grows directly from the skin of sheep. Its crimped structure helps trap air for warmth and can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture. Wool is also renewable, making it a sustainable choice.
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After shearing, the wool is cleaned to remove dirt and grease, then carded to straighten the fibers. The carded wool is spun into yarn by twisting the fibers together, creating a strong thread that can be dyed to different colors.
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Knitting uses needles to loop stitches of yarn into fabric. Different stitches create different patterns, and the elastic nature of wool yarn makes it easy to shape. Knitted items like sweaters and scarves are warm and comfortable.
A special christmas
The stars on the sleeves of the sweater are inspired by the Christmas stars that are hung in hospitals and nursing homes across Norway each year as part of Kreftforeningens Christmas Campaign. They are there to remind patients and their loved ones that they are not alone, and that many people are thinking of them.
The funds raised through the Christmas Campaign go towards vital cancer research that can help make it possible for more people to come home for Christmas, New Year, and all the other days of the year. The Christmas Campaign was started in 2012 and will be held for the fifteenth time in 2026. Since it began, the campaign has contributed more than NOK 350 million to vital cancer research.
From a knitted star to a Christmas star. If you would like to and are able to, the stars you embroider on the sleeves can be accompanied by a Christmas star at a hospital or nursing home. Kreftforeningen will hang a star at the location of your choice as a visible sign that someone is thinking of those who have to spend Christmas in the hospital.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
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| Easy to knit |
Perfect for your first project!
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Not the hardest!
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You will be fine.
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Same as shorts.
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| Quick to make |
Not the worst!
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Yes!
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Not fast like socks.
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Takes time..
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| Fun to make |
Super fun!
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Fantastic!
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Indeed.
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Always fun!
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We (me and Simone Bergh) created the balabonnet, a hybrid between the popular balaclava and the bonnet. It is knitted from the top down with two strands of yarn for a chunky, playful look. You can choose to knit either a short neck with one bow or a longer neck with two bows. Maybe even add a scarf to it? It’s a good idea to decide this before you start knitting to make sure you have enough yarn!
Regular price
65,00 kr
Tax included.
