A common thread - Norwegian knitting traditions

Summer's colorful exhibition at Beiarn bygdetun is about knitting. A common thread in the exhibition are patterns from the book Norwegian Knitting Patterns by Annichen Sibbern (1929). This book helped to elevate knitting as a traditional Norwegian craft, and not least to disseminate the patterns further. We have opened the large treasure chest of knitted garments in the Nordlandsmuseet's collection. Here we find everything from seal mittens to marius sweaters.

Will you join us in knitting Nordland's longest scarf? We may not be able to beat the world record of five kilometers, but maybe a tenth? In the exhibition we also have a giant knitting pattern that will be fun for children to try out.

Fare:
Adults: 90,-
Student/honors: 70,-
Children: Free
Entrance ticket also includes entry to our permanent exhibitions at the village garden. Tickets are purchased upon arrival.

Language:
The texts in the exhibition are in Norwegian and English. We also have a guide who narrates in Norwegian or English.

The exhibition is open during the summer season: June 24 - August 8, Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 - 15:00. Outside of season it is open on request. Contact us here to send an inquiry.

This hat is one of the things you can see in the exhibition.

Join us in knitting Nordland's longest scarf!