We have some great magazines from all over the world here at knit with attitude. Like Laine from Finland, Making from America and Amirisu from Japan. But now we introduce something new: Bladet Garn from Norway. This is a special one, as it is their first English publication. Founded in 2016 to showcase independent Norwegian designers they set up a crowd funding campaign to release an English version and we are so glad they did! Full of patterns, articles, interviews and hints and tips, it has the perfect combination of learning and interest.

This issue has a ‘Circus Fun’ theme so expect some light hearted patterns.

First up is Bubu by Nadia Lavard. A super cosy jumpsuit perfect for those lazy days. Knitted top down in fun stripes you can adjust it easily to fit any shape. It would look great in Coopknits Socks Yeah! this yarn has a great array of colours so you can go wild with your stripes!

Next up is Colours In The Circus Ring by Hege Russnes. A fun children’s sweater worked with slipped stitched to give you flashes of colour. Finished with colourful Latvian twists. When we think of colour we naturally think of John Arbon’s Knit by Numbers. This yarn, in its great selection of shades, means you can pick the perfect combo.

Following on is a great go to sweater with a simple stitch pattern on the sleeves and a wide ribbed neck. This would be simple to knit, but also rewarding. For an added twist of fun, is the little crochet bow tie, which is an optional extra but a must for those with a sense of humour. This pattern calls for a for a light and airy yarn. A perfect choice would be Fyberspates Cumulus, it would feel like being hugged by a cloud.

Next up we have a super fun children’s jumper. Jubilee by Tea Bekkevold. A textured pattern on the sleeves and a zig-zag body. Guaranteed to keep you interested as you knit and will please any young boy or girl. It would look great in Hillesvåg – Tinde a great yarn for colour work and a nice range of fun bright colours.

Keeping with the circus theme is the Carousel sweater by Nina Figenschau. Worked from the bottom up its fun colour work hem and ring of bobbles makes this a cheery edition to any child’s wardrobe. It would look great in the Fibre co’s Luma, it has a fun range of cheery colours and a great feel in the hand.

Next up is Pearl sisters by Karen Lauger. This clever pattern is inspired by the twinkling lights under the canvas of a circus tent. Two patterns with the same shape, but have slightly different finishes around the neck. Finished off with your favourite sparkly beads. It would be perfect in the earthy tones of Hillesvåg – Sølje. 

Another fun jumper for the young cheeky clowns in your life is The Circus Kid’s Everyday Sweater by Wenche Roald. With a charming colourful yoke which gives you the chance to play with colour. It would be fun to knit in a Ninapatrina Lambs Wool Gradient Bundle.

What does any self respecting clown need, well Circus Socks of course! These Circus Socks by Lill C. Schei and are inspired by the patterns on colourful, old fashioned drums. The pattern recommends a hand dyed sock wool and what better than Hey Mama Wolf’s Sockyarn #04. The natural colouring will give these socks a beautiful rustic carnival feel.

Keeping with the circus tenet theme is this playful hat. A jolly circus tent complete with little popcorn stitch lights around the rim. A fun hat needs a fun yarn. The jolly colours of Spud & Chloë Sweater is perfect for bringing life to this pattern.

Next up is this fun textured fitted skirt. The interesting front panel stitch structure will is a design feature that will make the simplest of yarns shine. This would also look great in a simple colour block of Spud & Chloë Sweater.

These fun little children trousers are circus ready. With their quirky stripes and frills they make a jolly outfit. They would be super cosy in Blue Sky Fibres Baby Alpaca Sport with its lovely range of child friendly colours.

I hope you enjoy this Norwegian publication as much as we do and are tempted to knit some of its fun patterns.