I’m what you could call a Scandinavian mutt.
I grew up knowing that I was 1/2 Norwegian, 1/4 English, 1/8 Danish, and 1/8 Swedish.
That’s something everyone learns after their name, right?
I took a lot of pride in those percentages–I still do.
And even though my mom isn’t Norwegian at all, she knits the most absolutely gorgeous Norwegian sweaters.
She’s probably turning red as she reads this–she’s super humble and extremely talented.
Back when I was in high school–and still had the ability to focus on a project longer than a day–I decided I wanted to knit a Norwegian sweater.
But my mother, being the genius she is, told me that I needed to knit a toddler sweater before attempting an adult size.
Yesterday?
Harlow picked it out to wear.
Sure, it’s blue and black.
Not exactly the most feminine.
Sure, it was too big.
I had to roll up the sleeves 3 times.
But I couldn’t stop smiling.
Did I think about my son or daughter that would someday wear it?
Did I wonder what life would be like with a child? with children?
I know for sure that I didn’t realize I would get a little emotional as she walked down the stairs.
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Psalm 139:13-14
Girl, you never cease to amaze me with your talent. I am 0% Norwegian and I am totes jealous of that sweater.
My mom is the one to amaze!! I’m such a hack compared to her! xoxo!
Dude, you rock, Kacia! I’d love to have the time and ability to knit something like that for my kids…and I’m not Norwegian in the least…I think those sweaters are gorgeous! Kudos to your mom – she does beautiful work! And good gracious, Harlow is so cute in hers!
Thanks Erin!! xoxox!
Your mom made those? Incredibly talented!! Seriously love those sweaters! Harlow’s sweater is adorable too–very impressed!
Thank you, love! xoxo!
that is the sweetest. :)
love you!
Harlow looks adorable in your beautiful sweater!
Thanks, Gail!
Kacia, that is amazing!
Thank you, Lindsey!
You are so talented, and Harlow looks so stinkin’ cute in the sweater!
Thank you, Jacquelynn!! Did you get my email i sent you??
That toddler sweater is pretty impressive! And I love that Harlow picked it out.
Thanks, Shannon!! Her outfits tend to be a bit crazy when I let her pick them out!
Wow! I’m so impressed by your family skillz :-) Being Swedish & Norwegian myself (& very proud of it!) this makes me so very happy.
Thank you, Natalie!! we Scandinavians need to stick together!
Lovely sweater! I remember your mom knitting a beautiful sweater on our drive to Atlanta for Nationals. She was quite far along and “un-raveled” (I’m not sure that’s appropriate knitting lingo) it. I couldn’t believe it! She said she messed up and was starting over. I wanted to cry! She is very talented and seems to have passed that on to you along with 1/4 English, 1/8 Swedish, and 1/8 Danish, and maybe a touch of perfectionism. ;) that’s a good thing…you take pride in your work, albeit humbly. Keep it up!
She is SO much more of a perfectionist than I am when it comes to knitting – I’m a “make it work,gal” – but she made us promise we’d rip up when it comes to the Norwegian sweaters!! [probably why I haven’t made another one!]
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