Explore the Bold Beauty of Modern Nordic Colorwork: Inside the Dorthea Knit Collection
On this episode of Skein and Tell Gea is diving into the bold, beautiful world of colorwork with the Dorthea Knit Collection from Copenhagen Fibers.Named after the street where our Hobbii HQ lives, Dorthea is all about honoring tradition while giving it a fresh, modern twist. Four free patterns: a pair of mittens, a cowl, a statement sweater, and the crown jewel yoke sweater, all show off Scandinavian style in every stitch.In this episode, we’ll unravel it all:Why colorwork feels like magic (and why it’s addictive once you start)How the yarns (Natural Wool, Brushed Alpaca, Baby Alpaca Blend, and Silk Mohair) combine to create texture, softness, and depthGea's top tips for floats, color dominance, and choosing palettes you’ll loveA quick trip through colorwork history, from Egyptian socks to Selbu stars to modern Scandi chicThe difference between traditional motifs and today’s bold, graphic designsAll the Dorthea patterns are free on hobbii.com, and you can see all the photos, yarn pairings, and color inspiration on the blog:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/dorthea-pattern-collectionWhen you cast on your Dorthea, don’t forget to share it with us on Instagram, tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers, and use the hashtags #hobbiidorthea and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.Because these aren’t just knits you tuck away in a drawer, they’re knits you’ll wear, love, and show off.Because Copenhagen Fibers is Made to Notice.