When you spend one-third of your life in snow – when the mid-winter sun barely rises above treetops and the landscape is painted in white for months – keeping warm is a way of life. You know sweaters and throws, caps and earmuffs, mittens and socks. Your world is a woolscape – welcome to Garnstudio of Norway.

GARNSTUDIO

Since 1984, Garnstudio has catered to Scandinavia and the rest of the "cold world", and even those of us accustomed to less chilling temperatures. Inspired by Norway’s crystal-blue sky, rugged fjords and wonderland topography, Garnstudio introduces fibers and patterns that capture the magic of crystalline ice drops and fluffy snowflakes. Sunlight illuminates tiny ice particles frozen into suspension midair. Ice fog, it’s called. Garnstudio translates these sparklettes into its fiber collection. Inspired by nature’s winter show, their artists infuse their world into delightful hanks of yarn for us to play with and craft into our own woolen wonders.

Garnstudio is a focal point for thousands of European crafters. The popularity of their designs, pattern collections and discussion forums attest to the quality of the materials and artisans behind the brand. Pattern styles range from classic to contemporary European design, and dynamic colors carry the sophistication into your own designs and creations. There is something here for everyone, from the raw beginner to experienced knitters and crocheters.

Garnstudio is truly cosmopolitan, and they dedicate their designs and yarns to the whole world. "That’s why they translate their patterns into seven languages, including English".