Bente Presterud
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Decorative - Other, Containers
My felted SANTA BASKETS create a warm and cozy atmosphere - but they also come with a secret. The Santa’s sweaters are actually small baskets, and their funny hats act as lids. The hidden storage can hold Christmas candy, nuts or cookies.

Knitting: Mittens
My HEART MITTENS are inspired by Norwegian craft traditions. The mittens are long, roomy and warm - as made for cold Norwegian winters. The pattern suggests two colour variations - but feel free to choose the colours of your heart.

Knitting: Mittens
My ROSENRANKE MITTENS are inspired by Norwegian craft traditions, here with a floral approach - Rosenranke means Rose Vine. The mittens are long, roomy and warm - as made for cold Norwegian winters.

Knitting: Hanging Ornament
My 12 CHRISTMAS HEARTS are inspired by Norwegian craft traditions. I celebrate typical Norwegian motifs: Moose in the sunset, eight-leaved roses, and motifs inspired by traditional knitting patterns.

Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Cardigan
LILLIAN JACKET is inspired by old brocade patterns. I have chosen roses in the main role, in combination with narrow borders at the bottom of the sleeves.

Knitting: Pullover
MEADOW SWEATER is inspired by the summer meadow - with all those flowers in the most beautiful colours

Knitting: Decorative - Other
My LAST MINUTE EASTER CHICKENS are easily worked, and perfect for your scrap yarn.

Knitting: Decorative - Other
GABRIELLE & ANGELA knitted angels are perfect projects for your yarn leftovers.

Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
SARAS FELTED SOCKS are knitted in a combination of multi- and unicoloured yarn, using leftovers or colours of your choice. I have decorated Sara’s socks with a heart mid back - but u can use them as they are, without decor, as well.

Knitting: Decorative - Other
My EASTER CHICKENS are inspired by Norwegian craft traditions. They each have patterns from different regions of Norway.

Knitting: Pullover
MARIA SWEATER is inspired by traditional Norwegian knitting patterns - but using bright and cheerful colours.

Knitting: Cardigan
NORWEGIAN ROSE is a “kofte” / cardigan rooted in Norwegian craft traditions. I am inspired by our old knitting patterns, but have added embroidered roses on top.