Look like Lund!

Actress Sofie Grabol as jumper wearing
Sarah Lund  in The Killing

DANISH detective drama The Killing has been the TV sensation of the year.

Even Chancellor George Osborne has been catching up with the cult BBC4 series on a box set.

Just in case you missed the original series back in the spring, the American remake was aired too. Now fans are suffering withdrawal symptoms after the conclusion of the second season.

While the show has captured a captive audience, the real taking point (beside the obvious who-dunnit) is the knitwear of its female lead, detective Sarah Lund.

In the first series, she donned a thick black and cream Faroe Isle jumper and unwittingly unleashed a fashion craze for the distinctive sweater style.

Not surprisingly, the knitwear industry is making a killing.

Demand for the jumpers has soared, forcing the hand knitters on the Faroes to struggle to keep up with demand.

Knitwear specialists Gudrun & Gudrun (gudrungudrun.com) are selling the original as-worn-by-Lund, made-to-order, sweaters for £240 (pictured left).

Happily, you don't have to fork out designer prices to bag a spot of Danish detective flair.

The high street is awash with thick, cosy knits, worthy of their own star turn.

F&F green cable knit jumper £16,
 arriving January at Tesco

Whether you are after a patterned style in the shape of a Fair Isle or Faroe design, or something plain and colourful, there is something for all tastes.

Sweaters with novelty images such as deers, pandas and snowflakes are also leaving their mark.

Once the “joke” present destined to be worn for One Day Only, these jumpers are set to enjoy a star turn this festive season.