This is a top with real impact, just like the spectacular landscape of the country which inspired it.
It is one of the few designs where I strongly recommend you do use the fabrics I have specified in the pattern to make it, as part of the 'special effects' come from those products. I played around with fabric swatches for hours to get them and I would absolutely hate for anybody to be disappointed if they failed to get the same results from substituted options. The pattern itself, despite looking quite complicated, is actually very easy to put together, and even a confident beginner shouldn't have too many issues as long as they are careful.
So why not embark on your own Viking exploration?!
It is one of the few designs where I strongly recommend you do use the fabrics I have specified in the pattern to make it, as part of the 'special effects' come from those products. I played around with fabric swatches for hours to get them and I would absolutely hate for anybody to be disappointed if they failed to get the same results from substituted options. The pattern itself, despite looking quite complicated, is actually very easy to put together, and even a confident beginner shouldn't have too many issues as long as they are careful.
So why not embark on your own Viking exploration?!