"Beautiful handcraft that is made to last."
Aleks Grey, Norwegian Artist & Southlander Owner | @aleksgrey
Hand Knit and Hand Pom-pommed
The Pom-pom
Norwegian Beanie Balls
There is little that calls back to my Norwegian childhood more than a red, home-knit beanie with a pom-pom.
The pom-pom was always an unquestioned accessory to the beanies of my early years, but now I am definitely questioning it. It is utterly useless, but very fun.
A Klaus Daimler Callback
It was honestly after we attached the pom-pom that we noticed the striking similarity to Klaus Daimler's beanie from The Life Aquatic. But, we don't mind the callback.
Making you part of a 400 year old heritage
Keeping with the four centuries old tradition of Norwegian hand knitting, we knit every piece with patience and attention to detail. Our family have done so since grandma began knitting in 1932.
We are here to share with you the experience of growing up with hand knit wool, right off the needles. No gimmicks, just the wool, the honed skill, and the patience.
Old fashioned sustainability
Norwegians already knit for pleasure, in their own houses, and we used this existing culture, to offer a secondary income for passionate knitters. We don’t employ anyone, but pay per beanie.
The Norwegian yarn mill that supplies us has been around since 1888, and are outspoken and detailed about their care for animals and humans along the entire line of production, whether its imported raw wool, or from Norway.
Leftover yarn from knits is gathered, and used first for Mom’s Market custom knits, then the final leftover stubs are used for pillow stuffing.
"This traditionally handcrafted knit cap is a true gem!"
Sebastian Cronholm, Denim x Vintage Connoisseur & Southlander Owner | @swe_denim
"I’ve owned my Red Southlander for a bit more than two years now, and the longer I have it, the more I fall in love with it."
Ethan Thompson, Foodie, Barber & Southlander Owner | @dontstopbeliethan
FABQ
Why are the beanies so small out of the box?
Is everything actually made in Norway?
Do you ship with tracking
How does your guarantee work
Why are there loose threads in my beanie?
Why do you opt for wool?
Does your Mom and Grandma really knit all the beanies?
How much of a pay cut does the knitter get?
Why knit by hand? Machines are faster.
Why are the beanies above the ear?
Why was my package sent from Sweden?
Details
The Southlander is a hand knit wool beanie, knit the old fashioned way, with two knitting needles and a whole lot of patience. It is knit in Norway, on the South Coast, by a variety of knitters. No matter which knitter, each beanie goes trough the same quality control, and each knitter is selected through a few (paid) test knits. Each Southlander comes with signed Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the knitter of your particular beanie.
We knit with wool, the Southlander being 80% sheep wool. Sheep wool is by far the most common knitting material in Norway, historically and in modern times alike. The 20% other percent are nylon, which strengthens the thread, and makes the Southlander an all-round beanie, as opposed to the thickness of pure wool, which produces more of a pure winter beanie.
- Material 80% Sheep Wool, 20% Nylon
- Optimal Wear Temperature 0-15°C (32–59°F)
- Size One-size
- Washing Temperature 40°C (Wool Programme)
- Knitting Time 4 Hours
- Warranty 10 Years (Read More)