new pic from coming book

I thought you might like to see this image from my upcoming book “Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway”, that I posted on the Vetty Creations Facebook page the other day.

This is a cushion that features the style of smøyg found on kinnlag (baby wraps) from Setesdal in Aust Agder. As is shown in this example, it is usually red with spot motifs in the main section and striped borders along the edges.

I’ve been doing a bit of photography for the book lately. I am trying to get as much done on the book as possible in this next week before I head off on my quick trip to Europe.

Speaking of that trip, I have finished knitting my possum merino jumper (sweater), which will be both light and warm – perfect for travel to a wintery clime. I wasn’t entirely happy with it at first. The bottom of it had a wide rib at the bottom which drew it in and gave it a shape I didn’t like. It was also too long. So I took off the rib (it was knitted top down, so this was easy enough!), and finished it at the top of where the rib had been with a knitted i-cord edging, as had been used at the end of the sleeves. I’m so much happier with it now! There was a bit of yarn left over so I also knitted a matching cloche style hat to cover my ears and keep them warm.