Learn about the history of different types and styles of Norwegian sweaters, including Setesdal, Fana, Marius, and Olympic. Gilbertson will also talk about the symbolism behind some of the patterns and colors on sweaters made today. Be sure to invite your audience to wear their favorite sweater. Or look more broadly at Nordic knitting in A History of Norwegian Knitting.

This is an open online meeting of the Sons of Norway / Zone 7 of District 3. Laurann will join the meeting remotely to share the presentation. Visitors interested in attending can send an RSVP to SonsofNorwayZone7@gmail.com. In the request for Zoom link the sender please indicate that you found the event on Vesterheim’s online calendar.

Questions? Contact Kim Toussaint, Annual Giving & Membership Manager, at ktoussaint@vesterheim.org or 563-382-9681.

Vesterheim staff members can give presentations to cultural, community, and church groups on a variety of topics. Find more information about presentation options and how to schedule one for your group here.