Lusekofte

Lusekofte

The lusekofte is a traditional Norwegian sweater, dating from the 19th century.

The lusekofte features a black and white design, and the name means "lice jacket", after the isolated black stitches.It is more formally called a setesdalsgenser (a Setesdal sweater).

The lusekofte is casual attire, mostly worn by men.

External links

* Lusekofte pictures: [http://knititch.blogspot.com/2007/07/lusekoftemania.html] [http://knititch.blogspot.com/2007/07/lusekofte-2.html]
* Setesdalsgenser pictures and instructions: [http://heleneh.sprayblogg.no/190505071643_setesdalmonteringsleksjon.html]


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