The Loops: Nordic Knitting Art 2010 yarn crafts festival, is set to take place at the Nordic House in Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, between the summer months of June and July.
The purpose of the Loops festival is to celebrate the creativity found within knitting and crochet, and eventually ushering you into a world where everything is soft, colorful and intricately crafted. The festival will feature exhibitions, performance art, workshops, inspirational talks, markets and off-venue events.
Loops 2010 simultaneously reaches into the past and explores the present, capturing the essence of the Nordic knitting tradition and its current usage within art and design. The event will serve as a platform for guests to unravel the mysteries of different knitting techniques, to share collective knowledge and to be inspired by the work of artists and designers to see yarn crafts in a new light.
Among confirmed participants in Loops 2010 are artist/designer Isabel Berglund (DK), the designers behind popular craft-blog and online store Pickles (NO), knit-designer Vivian Hoxbro (DK), fashion-designer Johanna av Steinum (FO), knit-graffiti team Masquerade (SE), and knit-designer Katrina I Geil (FO). More participants are pending and will be added to the program as they are confirmed.
Proud collaborators with the Nordic House in the planning of the festival are Knitting Iceland, and Reykjavík Downtown Hostel. Knitting Iceland will host special events on the program and Reykjavík Downtown Hostel will serve as the off-venue information center.
For more information visit www.nordichouse.is or alternatively, contact festival manager Ilmur Dogg Gisladottir at ilmur@nordice.is
Isabel Berglund is wonderful! I once saw a piece she did- a room with an entire knitted tree in it- fabulous!
Interestingly enough, Nordic prints (“Fair Isle”) are very popular right now in the USA.
Was this a one-time event? Was there ever a Loops festival other than this one, or will any more be planned?
I’d love to see “creative innovations” to knitting. I can do basic stitches, but it would be amazing to see what else can be made besides a hat (which is sadly the only thing I’m capable of).
I love that knitting is a Nordic tradition. It just seems to be a simple pastime in North America, but this event really seems to celebrate the craft…
I’m very intrigued by this event, and I wanted to find some photos of some of the artwork. Is there anywhere I could look online?
Yes, I would also love to attend an event like that here in Canada. I have been knitting for 15 years, but I still only know how to make some simple designs. I’d love to see some creative knitting practices!
I think there should be more festivals like these. Knitting has picked up as an art and a hobby in recent years, with more young women expressing a desire to make their own clothes and accessories. Would love to see one of these in the UK.
This is a very unique collaboration of the Nordic House with all the best in attendance and sharing the old and the latest creative innovation in the field of knitting and crochet. Surely, this very chance will bring about a new inniative outlook to artists and designers. Welcome to all and thank you.
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