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My journey as a knitwear designer
From my first pattern to over 350 designs β the story of 10 years of knitting, koftes and creativity.
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2015
Where it all began
- Koftefesten β organised my first major event
- First book β began work on my debut book
- 7 patterns β courses, lectures and debut as a designer
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2016
Three books in one year
- Koftefest, Kofter i tiden and Sagakofter published
- Library tour in Hordaland + 92 patterns published β a record year!
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2017
On tour in Nord-TrΓΈndelag
A library tour spreading knitting joy along the Norwegian coast. Met hundreds of knitting enthusiasts and shared knowledge about the kofte tradition.
- 11 new patterns published this year
- Kofte supplement for Hjemmet magazine
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2018
Kofteglede β a new book!
- Kofteglede β new book published
- Nordland β library tour
- 58 designs published
- Sonja Henie kofte for Hjemmet magazine
- Kofte and mitten supplements for Hjemmet
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2019
County koftes β Norway in knit
Created unique koftes inspired by every single Norwegian county β a tribute to Norwegian cultural heritage and tradition.
55Patterns published in 2019
19County koftes β one for every county
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2020
Knitting subscription launched
A brand new concept: a knitting subscription delivering regular doses of inspiration and new designs straight to your door.
- 43 patterns published this year
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2021
Digital knowledge and hand-dyed yarn
- Digital courses β bringing my knowledge to new generations of knitters
- Yarn shop β launched a shop with beautiful hand-dyed yarn
- 19 patterns published in 2021
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2022
Designbonanza!
Launched Designbonanza β a membership and community for knitwear designers.
- 18 patterns published in 2022
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2023 β 2025
Still creating
- 2023 β 23 patterns
- 2024 β 10 patterns
- 2025 β 2 patterns so far, and more on the way!
Creativity never stops. π§Ά
10 years. Endless knitting joy.
350+ designs published β and we're not done yet.
