I find this book “Nordic Felted Knits†to be charming with Gerd Fjellanger’s originally stunning designs and techniques. I have search for some information on Gerd, but everything on her site is in Norwegian and it is in flash and Google cannot translate flash. Gerd does tell a little about herself in the introduction to her book which is in English. I have tried emailing her that does not go through so I am lacking any personal information on Gerd. I am hoping to collect some information from you, here on Craft Gossip. This book reveals many lovely and unique designs and patterns for you to knit and felt and we get an idea of Norwegian styles which are very charming as well as contemporary.  The Photographs in this book are delightful and allows us a glimpse of the lovely landscape of Norway.  This book is in English and Gerd gives a fairly good translation of sizing for the English readers, so I think you can figure everything out and come up with some wonderful knits to show off. So if any of you can point us to more about Gerd, please let us know.  As usual you can pick up Nordic Felted Knits at Amazon.  From the book:Gerd Fjellanger has been knitting since she was very young, and she says, ‘I have my mother to blame. I was fascinated by her ability to create mittens and socks (and whatever else we needed) with just a ball of yarn and two needles. She taught me the basics when I was six, so all through my childhood I dressed up my happy dolls in my own designer clothes.’Her training includes weaving, sewing, designing and constructing, and she says ‘I have not pursued any of these careers exclusively, but the skills I acquired have been the foundation for my career.’Sixteen years ago Gerd started up as a knitting designer for a Norwegian yarn company. Five years later she stepped out into the unknown and started freelancing, and five years ago she decided to start her own business. She now supplies knitting designs and instructions to yarn companies and magazines on a regular basis. Gerd’ Website.
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jersey jessie says
I just took a look at Gerd’s website – what fun projects. Thanks for the lead on her book. I love the felted boots.