Northern knits : designs inspired by the knitting traditions of Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Shetland Isles /
Guy, Lucinda.
Loveland, Colo. : Interweave Press,
c2010.
"The quintessential European knitting cultures of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Shetland Isles offer abundant folk art and handicraft customs. 'Northern Knits' explores these rich landscapes and showcases their vintage designs, wools, and classic style. With gorgeous collection of 20 women's garments and accessories, all using traditional knitting techniques and folk motifs, 'Northern Knits', reveals the many classic wools yarns and designs that make regional knitting unique. Explore a range of techniques and patterns ideas including knitting in the round, lace, Fair Isle, twined knitting, embroidery, and more. This is the perfect hands - on guide for anyone interested in learning about knitting history and learning the time- tested techniques for creating Shetland lace shawls, Icelandic textured jackets, Norwegian cardigans, and Swedish twined socks" --Cover, p. 4.
Includes index.
Sources for supplies: p. 158.
Iceland. Hulda striped pullover -- Ennid laceweight shawl -- Unnur Icelandic pullover -- Yrsa laceweight mitts -- Lilja textured jacket --
Shetland. Crowning glory cobweb shawl -- Moth short-sleeved top -- Effie fair isle pullover -- Nell Shetland cap -- Hester chevron lace pullover --
Norway. Annemor pullover -- Thora cardigan -- Inger ski cap and gloves -- Liv patterned socks --
Sweden. Ola placket pullover -- Pia laceweight pullover -- Märta embroidered bag -- Ulla twined socks -- Ottilia twined mittens.
"The quintessential European knitting cultures of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Shetland Isles offer abundant folk art and handicraft customs. 'Northern Knits' explores these rich landscapes and showcases their vintage designs, wools, and classic style. With gorgeous collection of 20 women's garments and accessories, all using traditional knitting techniques and folk motifs, 'Northern Knits', reveals the many classic wools yarns and designs that make regional knitting unique. Explore a range of techniques and patterns ideas including knitting in the round, lace, Fair Isle, twined knitting, embroidery, and more. This is the perfect hands - on guide for anyone interested in learning about knitting history and learning the time- tested techniques for creating Shetland lace shawls, Icelandic textured jackets, Norwegian cardigans, and Swedish twined socks" --Cover, p. 4.
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