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Veronica Knight made a full-length crocheted Viking costume. It served as her entry into tomorrow’s mustache and beard competition in Detroit. We ought to do something similar among Neatoramanauts, but with an original twist. Perhaps a back hair competition.
Therese of Earth and Living figured out how to construct shoes like those worn by Medieval Scandinavians. It’s not as simple as you might think, but it’s a quite feasible craft project for the non-professional leatherworker. She provides step-by-step instructions with pictures from start to finish. Once you’re done, grab a sword and go raiding!
Link via The Presurfer
Most people outside Scandinavia would have a hard time naming more than two Vikings if you asked them. Sure, you’re familiar with Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson, but have you ever heard of Egil Skallagrimsson, who killed many but still found time to write poetry? Or how about Freydis Ericsdottr, who held her own with the male warriors? Then there’s Ivar the Boneless, who invaded England to avenge his father’s death.
I should mention that Ivar the Boneless got his sweet nickname because he had a degenerative disease that left him unable to stand, and not because he needed to talk to his doctor about Cialis or anything like that. However, as a badass medieval sea-raiding shitwrecker, Ivar wasn’t going to let a little thing like “not being able to use his legs” stop him from raining death on his enemies at every turn.
In this manner, Ivar killed two kings and captured a large part of the British Isles. Link
This knitted Valkyrie is certain to guide you into battle and take your soul to Valhalla. She’s based on a Creepy Cute Crochet pattern, and the website provides all the modifications you need to make her.
