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#26 2007-02-12 06:56:23
- LarsC
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
These sweaters are traditional Norwegian style. They are used mostly for casual and sportswear. Production never really stops. Ever.
The most well known local manufacturer is Dale ( www.dale.no )
Some others are mentioned here: http://www.sweater-fagernes.no/
For those of you looking for the direct link to the LL Bean :
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=51265&shop_method=qs&feat=qs&catalog_id=MK
Sorry for posting so many links in my first post on this forum.
#27 2007-02-12 07:07:11
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Thanks Lars - Some wonderful knitwear there in this 'Preppy' style & beyond.
Tony V. Should love it too...
Welcome!
David
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#28 2007-02-12 12:03:14
- tom22
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Thank you, Lars! Are any of the present day Norwegian sweaters handknit?
#29 2007-02-12 15:13:22
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
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#30 2007-02-12 16:24:30
- tom22
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
I think it may be OPH circa 1981 but I think it's been around longer than that. Judging by the photo the new version is nice. where is it made?
#32 2007-02-13 08:18:13
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
But like 'Sloane' it is all genius, yes?
Timing is everything!
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#33 2007-02-13 13:32:39
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
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#35 2007-02-14 06:00:42
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
The influence of this style on traditional Scottish Island knitwear interests me greatly.
The Vikings, like the Romans, influenced UK culture in an incredibly positive and much more creative way culturally than we often care to admit in England.
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#36 2007-02-17 01:33:06
- Horace
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#37 2007-02-17 01:37:26
- Horace
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#38 2007-02-17 01:42:38
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
There are handknitters to be found on the net who will knit most things for you, btw.
Not as expensive as you might think for what is an almost 'bespoke' item.
I had an Argyle crewneck made up for Mrs Lean by a lady in Lancashire I think (I'll dig out details).
You can pick your own yarn & colour combinations and preview the knitting pattern and even 'tweak' the pattern to make it more unique to you. The whole process takes a few weeks and then you have your one-of-kind sweater.
There are also a lot of handknitters in Scotland. A Google should bring them all up.
t.
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#39 2007-02-17 02:07:10
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Also Andover in Cambridge was making "custom" old-school Harvard letter sweaters at one time. They had some ladies in Maine I think, who would do it.
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#41 2007-02-17 06:50:04
- Nemesis
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Do Murray's sell popovers?
Back with a vengeance.
#43 2007-02-17 07:41:36
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
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#45 2007-02-19 03:20:59
- Horace
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#46 2007-02-19 04:59:10
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Rings a bell.
The dear lady in Lancashire who handknits has stopped now - Her hobby became too much of a business & she found that not so much fun.
Lots of other handknitters tho', some call themselves 'craft-knitters' too. Google if ya wanna.
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#47 2007-03-10 18:38:56
- Horace
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Chums,
I found a card of a place I've been to a few times in Paris. Great Nordic sweaters, socks, & scarves for men, women, & children.
Also they had some very nice duffle coats too. I found the prices to be pretty reasonable.
Kerstin Adolphson 157 Bd. Saint Germain.
Cheers,
H.
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#48 2007-03-11 10:59:41
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
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#49 2007-03-11 11:08:06
- Terry Lean
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Re: LL Bean Norwegian OPH type Sweaters
Really interesting. Thanks.
Most of this Trad/Preppy/Ivy/English/Scottish stuff is working class in origin it seems.
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#50 2007-08-05 13:27:07
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