Part of Marianne Isager’s Film Collection
OUT OF AFRICA
Out of Africa is part of Marianne Isager’s Film Collection – a series of knitwear designs inspired by her favourite films and their strong visual universes. Each design tells its own story through form, structure, and the choice of materials.
INSPIRED BY KAREN BLIXEN’S OUT OF AFRICA
The design Out of Africa draws on Karen Blixen’s time in Africa and the elegant yet functional clothing she wears in the film. The colour palette is muted and natural, with shades of beige, off-white and rose, while the materials – linen and silk – enhance the sense of warmth, light, and the dusty savannah. The light, vertical structure of the jacket is inspired by a sweater worn by Karen Blixen shortly after her arrival at the farm.
Read more about the inspiration HERE
CONSTRUCTION
Begin with the two front pieces, which are knitted from the bottom up. The back is then knitted. The shoulders are joined, and stitches are picked up along the armholes so that the sleeves are knitted from the armhole outwards to the desired length. Finally, the sleeve and side seams are sewn together using mattress stitch from the right side, and the front edges are joined at the back of the neck.
YARN
The jacket can be knitted in Isager Trio 2, Isager Hør Organic, or Isager Uld 1, combined with Silk Mohair. This combination creates a light, vibrant expression with both depth and transparency. The result is a jacket that feels comfortable against the skin and drapes beautifully, whether worn closed or open.
