In Stock
All the natural colours of Snældan 2-ply, 3-ply and 5-ply are now in stock.
1-ply Snældan is available in White.
There are 8 natural colours:
(1) White.
(2) Silver Gray.
(3) Light Gray.
(4) Gray.
(5) Dark Gray.
(6) Light Brown.
(7) Dark Brown.
(9) Charcoal.
The Skansin Lighthouse in Tórshavn
Blue sky over the lighthouse, which is placed at the old fortress Skansin right next to the port in Tórshavn.
An Important part of the Woman’s National Dress
From an exhibition of handicrafts in Tilhaldið in Tórshavn, a center for retirees, where one of their many activities is knitting
A very important part of the woman’s national costume is the knitted blouse. Although it is very traditional, it has changed through times, according to how the young girls wish for their costume to look. Changes are made to the colours and patterns of the blouse, as well as to the length of the sleeves. Not many years ago, most blouses were in stranded knitting in the colours red and black or dark blue, and the sleeves were short.
The black blouse with long sleeves belongs to my daughter. Her grandmother made it according to her wishes. Plain blouses with long sleeves are seen more and more. The short sleeves are cold if you mostly wear your dress outdoors.
The red blouse is knitted in a traditional Scandinavian pattern. In Faroese it is called “rokkarnir”, the spinning wheels. Very nice finish with a braided edge.
The blue blouse is knitted in a traditional Faroese pattern for the woman’s blouse, and the edges are in black velvet.
New Colours in Sirri 3-ply
Autumn Green C22
Curry C24
Burnt Orange C25
Rainbow
We were walking and running along a part of the road from Velbastaður to Syðradalur. It was very up hill, but warm and sunny, or as warm as it gets in April.
This is a picture of the island Koltur taken from the road.
On the way back it startet raining, and then came the biggest rainbow I have ever seen.
It was so big, that I had to take two pictures, first one of the left part of it and then one of the right.
Holiday
I am on holiday. Not so far from home though, so orders will be sent as usual.
For 10 days I’m a house/dog sitter for a friend in the outskirts of Tórshavn, and this is the fantastic view from the house.
Nikki is a 12 year old Labrador German Shepherd mix. He’s a really clever and sweet dog, so not much hard work in taking care of him.
Kayaks in the water.
Back in Stock
Sirri 3-ply Yellow C3, Red C12 and Lavender C9 are back in stock.
Photos from last week
The Spinning Mill at Sandá (Spinnaríið við Sandá) the former spinning mill, and it’s placed right over the stream Sandá. Today it functions as a furniture store.
From a little road trip outside Tórshavn. We were driving on the road Oyggjavegur over the mountain from Tórshavn, and this is where you turn of for Norðradalur.
Back in Tórshavn. This small colourfull kiosk is located in the pedestrian zone between the House of Government (Tinghúsið) and City Hall (Ráðhúsið).
Asta, who is in her 80s, is about ready to open for the day.
It’s snowing again
Early Spring
Early morning in February. It’s just before 9 am, so the light is coming back fast.
While the rest of Europe is experiencing snow and ice, we are having fairly warm weather, and the crocusses are everywhere in down town Tórshavn.
The Fish Market in Tórshavn on Bryggjubakki.
And notice the dog under the “No dogs allowed” sign ;)
