The Norwegian company Janus has produced wool garments since 1895 and are mostly known for their itch free wool underwear. Here's little A, Our very own Easter Bunny, wearing her pink princess wool top with laces. Due to demand and increased popularity they've now launched children's wear as well. As the temperature drops in the UK it was a warming news that Janus wool clothing for children is...
Read moreThe winner of 22th of December and a soft knitted baby blanket by LilleLam is Natalie Goatley! Congratulations! We have sent you an email! Will you please replay with your full name and address to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com and one warming winter essential for your baby will be on it’s way to you! Todays giveaway is warm, high quality baby blanket, knitted in soft merino wool, by...
Read moreThank you to all for participating and all your lovely comments. The winner of 1st of December and the wonderful and warm chocolate coloured woven scarf from Esencia is Lovise! Congratulations! Will you please forward your full name and address to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com and the essential winter piece by Esencia will be on it's way to you! To see more of Esencia's gorgeous collection...
Read moreIt's the season again, when the temperature is dropping and we go from autumn to winter. And when it comes to staying warm and dry on a cold day it's nothing like natural itch free wool. Photo: Nostebarn
Read moreClemente is a Danish company that designs and produces handmade felt shoes for baby, children and adults of 100% wool from Norway. The combination of design and quality of the wool makes these warming slippers special and unique. The slippers is available in a variety of styles and colours in only organic material, European sizes 15 to 48. www.clemente.dk Felting is an ancient craft, being the...
Read moreNorwegian company Janus was established way back, in 1895, and is now one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of underwear. Janus is located in Espeland outside the beautiful town of Bergen. Janus produces underwear and socks for children and adults. Janus is best known for its itch-free woollen garments, but the company’s quality cotton underwear is also very popular. For parents in Norway...
Read moreA Norwegian secret society is revealed... The Alpaca Society has been dressing children and adults in luxurious and natural garments since 2005, and its about time it's introduced to us and the UK! Only got a few pics from their latest fashion show in Norway, but the collection consists of clothes for babies 0-2y, boys and girls 2-8y, tweens 8-12y and women. The Alpaca Society is members of the...
Read moreNorlie was established in 2005 in Denmark by Camilla Liedner and Kirsten Noergaard, and they are already well known for the innovative and exclusive knitwear line for both babies and children 0-10y. However, soft jersey qualities have been an important part of the Norlie collections, too, and to ensure the continuing development of the brand, a woven line has expanded the collection to complement...
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When I was pregnant with Amélie knitting became back in fashion again. You could see young ladies knitting whilst going for a cup of coffee with friends in several cafes in Norway. In Oslo the shop Nostebarn was the ultimate hot spot for mums (and -to be's). They sell yarns of natural wool and knit recipes for the most beautiful little garments. Also really popular was the Nostebarn Baby...
Read moreThe wool that many of us associate with clothing is not the wool of today. The scratchy and heavy fabric of early twentieth century clothing manufacturers has given way to the mix of wool blends like merino wool. The agony of dealing with itchy, scratchy wool has been replaced with lightweight and finely woven wools. The advantages of merino wool are many. It’s naturally soft, and like all...
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