The throwback sweater designed by Hardbarka
Finally it's here: The Jekte sweater is ready to meet the world. This is a sweater that combines historical references with modern craftsmanship, and is now offered as a complete knitting package with both yarn and pattern. For those of you who want to create something real and lasting - this is a project with soul.
Robert Torrisen in the Jekte sweater | Photo: Nordlandsmuseet
Inspired by history
The pattern in the Jekte sweater is based on traditional expressions, but is not a direct copy of a single garment. Instead, the design is put together with inspiration from several unique patterns taken from image archives. The result is a sweater that feels authentic, but at the same time new and unique.
Photo: Nordlandsmuseet @ Digitaltmuseum
Made for all weather conditions
The knitting kit contains Icelandic wool, a material known for its robust properties. This type of yarn makes the sweater both durable and naturally water-repellent, perfect for Nordic conditions. This is a garment that will withstand use, year after year.
The choice fell on Lettlopi, a yarn that gives a light, airy and at the same time warm result. For those who have not worked much with this type of yarn before, it quickly proves to be a comfortable material to knit with.
A collaboration with roots
In collaboration with Robert Torrisen - perhaps better known as Hardbarka - the sweater is deeply rooted in coastal culture. The inspiration for the pattern is taken from fishermen and sailors who lived lives where the weather set the conditions, and where courage often had to be greater than fear.
Photo: Nordlandsmuseet @ Digitaltmuseum
The Jekte sweater carries with it stories of people who took risks at sea, stood in the storms and came back with salt in their hair and stories in their eyes. At Hardbarka, every garment has a story. This time, the story is woven into ropes, oars, rough sails and worn fists - and into the people who lived from the sea. Together, we wanted to create a sweater that not only warms the body, but also conveys some of the strength, tenacity and community that characterized life at sea.
Robert Torrisen in the Jekte sweater | Photo: Nordlandsmuseet
Available as a knitting package
The Jekte sweater is now available as a knitting package in the museum shop at The Jekt Trade Museum , and available in sizes S-XXL.