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Icelandic mittens : 25 traditional patterns reimagined / Guðrún Hannele Henttinen ; [translation and illustrations, Anna Cynthia Leplar].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Icelandic Publisher: North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square Books, 2021Copyright date: ©2020Description: 272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781646011070
  • 1646011074
Uniform titles:
  • Íslenskir vettlingar. English
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "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.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.432 G923 Available 33111010782999
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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-knitters

Includes 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.

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