Northern Knits: Designs Inspired by the Knitting Traditions of Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Shetland Isles - Guy, Lucinda

Clean, tight, unmarked; crease to upper edge of back cover; very light wear to inside corners; otherwise very minimal wear; 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 a gorgeous collection of 20 women's garments and accessories, all using traditional knitting techniques and folk motifs, Northern Knits reveals the many classic wool yarns and designs that make regional knitting unique. Explore a range of techniques and pattern 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.
Very Good
Soft cover
Interweave Press
2010
Loveland, CO