Poems in masks - Solveig Hisdal, mod. 118

 Pattern in Swedish and ribbon included-

To the book Poems in masks designer Solveig Hisdal drew inspiration from traditional patterns and techniques from, among other things, textiles, rose-mala chests and cupboards, wallpapers, bunads and tablecloths. She went to museums and gained knowledge and inspiration, and used this to create a book full of knitted treasures. The book was published in 1997 and is unfortunately not available for sale today.

Model 118 is knitted in Ash wool yarn (formerly Hifa 2). The yarn package contains a pattern and enough yarn for the largest size.
The jacket is inspired by an antique bunad found at the Drammens Museum. A lively patterned jacket without being opulent.

Sizes
S/M – M/L
Overall width: 108 – 118 cm
Length: approx. 52 cm
Sleeve length: approx. 50 cm

Knitting needles and knitting strength
25 sts / 29 rounds pattern = 10 x 10 cm
Circular needle 2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm
Double pointed needles 2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm

Yarn and accessories
The jacket is knitted in Ash wool yarn.
6013 peasant red
6003 dark terracotta red
6094 the ocher
6090 olive green
6024 dark pure green
6057 unbleached white
6036 light navy blue
6053 black
Accessories: Velvet ribbon (included in the package).

 Hillesvåg Exclusive are collections made in collaboration with selected designers. The collections maintain extremely high quality and are specially made for the fashion-conscious knitter.

The collaboration collection with Solveig Hisdal was created in connection with the publication of the book "Dikt i masker"/"Poetry in stitches" from 1997. The beautiful and timeless garments are still highly relevant.

Unfortunately, the book is no longer available, but all the models from the magnificent book can be found here as a yarn package with recipes in either Norwegian, Swedish or English.

Solveig Hisdal has a background in both graphic design, visual arts and clothing design. She has received numerous awards for her design skills. Solveig is best known for her design collaboration with Oleana. This collaboration started in 1992 and after that time all news from Oleana has been designed by her.

Solveig Hisdal is considered one of the best textile designers in Norway and her signature is evident in "Dikt i masker" thanks to her colorful design and well-developed sense of ornament and form.