Odin has many names, but his best known is Allfather. Odin is not the creator of everything, but he was one of three gods who slew the monster Ymir and created Midgard, the world of men. He was also the father of many of the prominent figures in Norse mythology.

“Hel’s walls are exceeding high and her gates great. Her hall is called Sleet-Cold; her dish, Hunger; Famine is her knife; Idler, her thrall; Sloven, her maidservant; Pit of Stumbling, her threshold, by which one enters; Disease, her bed; Gleaming Bale, her bed-hangings. She is half blue-black and half flesh-color (by which she is easily recogn...

In Norse mythology, the entire universe began with two worlds: frozen and poisonous Niflheim to the north, and Muspelheim, a world of fire to the south. The ice from Niflheim mixed with the fires of Muspelheim in the space between them, Ginnungagap, and began the process of life.

This gorgeous hat is a simple project with an elegant result. It’s easy to work up, and keeps your ears nice and warm. It is inspired by the Norse myth of Frigg walking the nine worlds to try to prevent the death of her son Baldr.

This cowl is inspired by the Norse myth of the death of Baldr, who was murdered with a sprig of mistletoe to the heart. This is a basic filet crochet pattern, one size fits all.