Icelandic mittens : 25 traditional patterns reimagined / Guðrún Hannele Henttinen ; [translation and illustrations, Anna Cynthia Leplar].
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- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781646011070
- 1646011074
- Íslenskir vettlingar. English
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Northport Library | NonFiction | 746.432 G923 | Available | 33111009871670 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Gorgeous contemporary reconstructions and reinterpretations of the rich knitting traditions of Iceland.
The Textile Museum in Blönduós in northern Iceland houses a unique and fascinating collection of handknit Icelandic mittens, dating back centuries. Now, Guðrun Hannele Hentinnen, an expert with a degree in textile studies--and the owner of a yarn shop located in Reykjavík--has reconstructed patterns and charts based on those historical examples, and breathed new life into a stunning selection of mittens and gloves for the modern knitter.
Beautiful, warm, wearable mittens and gloves in a variety of colors and styles A master class in multi-color stranded knitting and in a wide range of stitches and techniques Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions to aid both novice and veteran mitten-knittersIncludes bibliographical references (page 271).
"The Textile Museum in Blönduós, located in northern Iceland, houses a unique and fascinating collection of hand-knitted Icelandic mittens, dating back centuries. Drawn by the weight of history and the wealth of traditional motifs on display in their beautifully preserved one-of-a-kind catalog, Guðrún Hannele Henttinen, an expert with a degree in textile studies -- and the owner of a yarn shop in Reykjavík -- has reconstructed patterns and charts based on those historical examples, and breathed new life into a stunning selection of mittens and gloves for the modern knitter. In a variety of colors and style, constituting a master class in multi-color stranded knitting and in a wide range of stitches and techniques, this collection doubles as a design showcase and inspirational guide to these overlooked gems of Nordic knit tradition" -- Back cover.
Translated from the Icelandic.