Later, that sweater became very popular in Japan. But they said the Norwegians liked it because it was immediately recognizeable as Norwegian and yet it was fresh and new.

Norwegian food, crafts and gifts were up for grabs at this year’s Norwegian Christmas sale in Lachine. The two-day, volunteer-run event kicked off Friday. “We import all the products from Norway, the ...

The sweaters worn by Norwegian fishermen repelled water while retaining warmth, and there's evidence that similarly stitched garments were fashioned by the Vikings over a thousand years ago.

3 / 3: Cathy Flaat Forgit shows her son's name, knitted into a sweater she made for him. The design is an example of a traditional Norwegian pattern. (Photo by Joshua Komer/Grand Forks Herald) ...

The world champion’s career as a fashion model for GStar continues, but on Friday he also launched his own clothing brand, Magnusgenseren, traditional Norwegian sweaters with chess-piece themes.