Dale of Norway - Dalestolen Men's Cardigan
Dark Charcoal/Off White (85611-E00)
An icon of Norwegian ski history, made lighter for everyday life. The Dale of Norway Dalestølen Men’s Cardigan reimagines the legendary Cortina 1956 pattern in soft merino wool with a sporty full-length zipper. Classic Dark Charcoal and Off White keeps the look unmistakably Nordic from ski weekend to weekday.
Key Features:
- Regular fit
- 100% merino wool
- Mid layer, lightweight knit
- Full-length zipper
- High neck
- J-sleeves
- Updated Cortina 1956 pattern
- Sizes S–XXL
- Designed and knitted in Norway
- Washable
Details:
Dalestølen is a lighter, sportier interpretation of Dale of Norway’s iconic Cortina design. Soft merino wool provides breathable warmth without heavy bulk, while the full zipper and high neck make layering easy.
With a regular fit, J-sleeves, and sizes S–XXL, it transitions comfortably between outdoor adventures, travel, business casual, and everyday wear.
Design Notes:
Dark Charcoal and Off White gives the historic Cortina pattern the crisp contrast of classic Norwegian knitwear. The streamlined full-zip silhouette makes the design feel fresh while preserving its unmistakable Scandinavian character.
It’s heritage knitwear that doesn’t need a special occasion. Ski it, travel in it, wear it to work, or simply make your ordinary cardigan look rather underdressed.
History:
The Dalestølen pattern is an updated interpretation of Dale of Norway’s Cortina design, created for the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
As Dale’s first official Olympic ski sweater, Cortina became one of the brand’s most recognizable Norwegian patterns. Dalestølen carries that legacy forward in a lighter merino cardigan designed and knitted in Norway.
Why You’ll Love It:
- 100% merino wool delivers soft, breathable warmth
- Lightweight knit makes layering easy
- Full zipper gives you instant temperature control
- High neck adds extra coverage when the weather turns chilly
- Regular fit works comfortably from outdoors to everyday
- Dark Charcoal and Off White delivers timeless Scandinavian style
- Updated Cortina pattern connects directly to Norwegian ski history
- Easy for travel, après-ski, work, weekends, and outdoor adventures
- Washable for practical everyday care
- Designed and knitted in Norway
Perfect For:
Elevated Casual Style: The full zip and classic Dark Charcoal palette make this an easy upgrade from an ordinary cardigan, polished enough for work or dinner without feeling formal.
The Culturalist: Dalestølen carries a genuine piece of Norwegian design history through its updated Cortina 1956 pattern and Norwegian craftsmanship.
The Gift Giver: Merino wool, classic colors, practical full-zip styling, and a great story make this a premium gift with substance behind it.
The Legacy Shopper: This is exactly where heritage earns its keep. An iconic 1956 design is reworked into a lighter, highly wearable cardigan for today.
The Scandinavian Lifestyle Enthusiast: Clean contrast, natural wool, practical construction, and historic Nordic patterning make Dalestølen Scandinavian design in very wearable form.
