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Anyone know where I can buy a nice Nordic jumper?

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Frieda · 26/10/2011 15:39

I'm looking for a nice, warm (but not scratchy) Icelandic style knitted jumper for the winter. I saw one in a magazine recently but annoyingly I can't now find it or even remember which one it was and I've just spent half the day googling without success. The only one I've found that I vaguely like is this www.shopbop.com/figure-sweater-one-by/vp/v=1/845524441916937.htm?folderID=2534374302024636&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=37660 , which looks lovely but is acrylic, cotton and polyester, so I don't imagine will be particularly warm [also puts me off that they call UK size 12 "large" ? crikey, what next? size 14= "gargantuan"? Bloody cheek!] Found another I liked on an Icelandic website, but promptly lost it again.

Hoped someone might be able to help me out so I can get on with some work ? I'm afraid it's one of those things: suddenly I just have to have one and I can't concentrate on anything until I've found it.

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moragbellingham · 26/10/2011 16:02

The old favourite from "The Killing".

polyhymnia · 26/10/2011 16:09

Hmm, Danish police inspectors must be quite well paid if Lund could afford several of those. But then she didn't seem to wear anything else (except jeans).

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Frieda · 26/10/2011 16:10

Hmm ...Hmmm...Perhaps something not quite so severe...

Sorry, am being a bit picky Wink but thanks for the suggestion.

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lucymr · 26/10/2011 16:12

There are a handful of nice fairisle jumpers on asos at the moment - including one that has reindeer on it - can't think of anything more icelandic than that!!

racheltherecycler · 26/10/2011 16:13

How about this? Cardigan rather than jumper but 'nordic' looking and ethical! www.bibico.co.uk/products/huskys-star-cardigan

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Frieda · 26/10/2011 16:24

Thanks, Lucy ? I had a look at Asos, but could only find quite a long one which I didn't feel was quite me, but will have a look again as I do like their stuff. Ooh, I do like that, Rachel, and do like to be ethical if I can. Haven't come across Bibico before ? will have a browse. Smile

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accessorizequeen · 26/10/2011 18:15

wrap cardigan half merino but £££

drowninginlaundry · 26/10/2011 18:41

I'm trying to find one as well

the original and the best is Dale of Norway they are expensive though! I want a look-a-likey for half the price, anyone?

HandMini · 26/10/2011 19:59

Accessorisequeen - I love that cardi and that website generally. Do you know about stuff from Wrap? Is it a good place to buy from?

accessorizequeen · 26/10/2011 20:23

Would recommend, definitely. Been v pleased with quality although I haven't bought knitwear from them. Problems with stock levels but customer service is good. Free p&p code is CD70FP and free returns so nothing lost! V generous with sizing. Hth.

HandMini · 27/10/2011 09:58

Thanks so much Accessorise....buying the Svana right now. Here's to a cosy and stylish winter!

accessorizequeen · 28/10/2011 10:59

Hope it's right when it arrives Handmini :)

HandMini · 28/10/2011 12:44

I'll let you know. SO excited. Two days ago I had literally NO winter clothes, and then I found this cardi and had a little spree on GAP/Banana Republic website and now I have a whole load of goodies on the way. Just need to find some nice dark brown winter boots, then I'm sorted skint.

Liskey · 28/10/2011 12:59

Saw some nice jumpers in Tesco today and thought of this thread but I see your sorted. Only £14 though i was really tempted (but went mad in White Stuff last weekend!)

HandMini · 10/11/2011 11:14

Liskey - I think I may yet be taking a look at Tesco. The Svana cardi was beautifully made, soft wool, lovely buttons, great knit pattern, but so huge even in a size 8 (I'm usually 10-12) that it just looked sloppy. If you're a 12-14, order an 8...it will probably look great on you!

SinicalSal · 10/11/2011 11:20

I hesitate to mention it - but Aldi had Nordic looking jumpers on offer last week (I'm in Irl but probably the same across the way) and lovely blankets too. I didn't look to closely to see what finish or material used, but not dear, anyway.

polyhymnia · 10/11/2011 11:49

HandMini Thinking about the Svana IF it goes into Wrap sale at some point. I have a large bust and big shoulders so probably wouldn't look swamping on me.

Can I just ask which colour way you ordered and what you thought of that - and also did the design actually look Nordic in RL, or Aztec?! Hard to tell online.

TIA.

accessorizequeen · 10/11/2011 13:15

Oh that's a pity handmini! Wrap is vv generous. Poly did you know that vest you liked was on offer now, I've ordered myself a jumper as it was £10 off. Am sure I saw a Nordic jumper elsewhere lately, hmmm.

polyhymnia · 10/11/2011 13:22

accesorize, yes, thanks. Just spotted it! May have to take advantage of it.

Am very pleased with my Marie cardi - and also pleased they haven't just reduced it again hugely, which would have been annoying!

HandMini · 10/11/2011 16:24

Poly - it's much more Aztec-y than Nordic and I ordered the cream black mix. It was really lovely other than looking too sloppy for what I wanted. I think the cream/black mix better than grey/red as it meant the pattern was really defined.

SeeLyon · 10/11/2011 16:45

i got the black kew one

SeeLyon · 10/11/2011 16:45

that wrap one is VILEIO

noddyholder · 10/11/2011 16:49

nice

Bonsoir · 10/11/2011 18:40

I saw a really pretty white/green roll neck one in Benetton today. There were other colourways too. Not very expensive.

blossoming · 10/11/2011 19:20

my favourite but £££. Plus you might need a chalet.

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