News — Knitting
Scandinavian Brands You Should Know - Part 1
Norse Projects (Denmark) Danish functional minimalists Norse Projects are a hallmark of the notedly stylish Nordic country. One of the first within the menswear sphere to appropriate military-style branding, the Copenhagen-based label possesses an acute sense for gear that is “good for all seasons.” By re-tooling cues from architecture, design and outerwear, Norse Projects continues to establish itself as a first-mover, setting trends both regionally and on a global scale. Norse isn’t making an overt effort to lead but people are still following. Mismo (Denmark) Mismo specializes in beautifully pared-down accessories and leather goods that embrace Dieter Rams’ truism “Form follows function.”...
For the Knit Lover
Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric. Knitting creates multiple loops of yarn, called stitches, in a line or tube. Knitting has multiple active stitches on the needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of interlocking loops. As each row progresses, a newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row, placed on the gaining needle, and the loops from the prior row are then pulled off the other needle. Knitting may be done by hand or by using a...