Swedish handknits
Subtitle: a collection of heirloom designs
By: Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel ; foreword by Curt Pederson and Nina Clark, American Swedish Institute
Contributors: Kosel, Janine, 1964-
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780760339640
Subjects: Patterns; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General; Knitting; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting
Description: "Swedish Handknits is a collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, headbands, and bags, all inspired by the historic textiles housed at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Institute was the first to host the successful Bohus knitting exhibit in America, so it's fitting that their world-class textile collection provides the inspiration for these designs. As in the authors' Norwegian Handknits, vintage photographs of Swedish immigrants, recipes, and photos of the artifacts that inspired the designs will be included, along with a short history of knitting in Sweden. Bohus, twined knitting, and Swedish mittens are some of the many techniques featured in the book"--

""Melding tradition and modern innovations, the projects in Swedish Handknits honor the handiwork of artists and artisans of years past while perpetuating their creativity and dedication"--Provided by publisher"--