The Danish knitting guru Lærke Bagger is known worldwide for her unique and creative designs. Her work often draws on the traditions, techniques, and history of knitting, while placing the craft in a contemporary context that appeals to both new and experienced knitters.
Lærke Bagger is known worldwide for her unique and creative knitting, which emphasizes playfulness, room for the knitter's personality, and a simplicity in design that can last for many years. Here are three things you should know about Lærke Bagger:
1. Lærke Bagger is a trained textile designer specializing in hand knitting from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. She has been knitting non-stop since she learned the craft at the age of eight. With her designs, she challenges the traditional approach to knitting and uses unconventional materials like leftover yarn and beads. In her view, knitting should be humorous—why weave in an end when you can just tie a knot?
2. Pop musician Miley Cyrus owns two Lærke Bagger sweaters.
3. In 2021, her first knitting book, LÆRKE BAGGER STRIK, was published and quickly became a bestseller. In 2023, the follow-up LÆRKE BAGGER STRIK 2 was released and was also a major success. Lærke Bagger’s books have been translated into German, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Dutch, and English, making it possible for people around the world to knit her designs. Today, her knitting is internationally recognized.
(POP-UP) LÆRKE BAGGER X ARKEN will be on view from 09.10.25 – 04.01.26.
Foto: Kavian Borhani
