About

Kirsten West, a native of Denmark, was born and raised on the island of Fyn, where farming, fishing, "hygge," and knitting is still a way of life. She learned to knit at an early age from her mother Marie, who was an expert knitter, sewer, embroiderer, and bobbin lace maker. In the mid-1980's Kirsten co-founded Nordic Artisans, a boutique mail-order company that imported artisanal Rauma yarn from Norway.

Now living on Cape Cod, Kirsten is making her knowledge, skills, patterns, and products available once again. Come and learn from the master knitter herself at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod (here) and enjoy some genuine Danish Hygge at the same time.

All of our items are designed (or are historical recreations) and 100% hand knit on Cape Cod by Kirsten West. The yarn is spun with the finest quality wool and will last for many years if properly cared for.

All of the pieces you will find on our online shop are entirely unique, as no handmade knit wear is exactly the same.

 

 

KnitByKirsten.com and the original designs found on the site are the sole property of Kirsten West.