The Nordic Love of Wool

Norwegian sheep are a hardy bunch!

Why do Norwegians love wool so much?

Every year as summer turns into autumn and we start crafting and indoor hobbies again, the conversation in my Facebook group and on my social accounts turns to wool and knitting. And it's true that almost everyone in Norway seems to be able to knit (except me!). It always makes me think about how much Norwegians love proper, real wool. For me as an English person and coming from the south coast of England, wool was never a material that was high on the list of things to wear, but it seems like Norwegians wear more than any other nation in Europe.

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