Nordic knits : 44 beautiful patterns to knit and keep you cozy / Sue Flanders, Janine Kosel & Hélène Magnússon.
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TextPublisher: Beverly, MA : Voyageur Press, 2021Description: 192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780760373552
- 0760373558
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bring the traditions of simple, design-led Nordic style to your knitting repertoire.
Nordic Knits is the complete collection of Nordic-inspired patterns that will bring the perfectly balanced, "less is more" Scandi sensibility to your knitting projects.This carefully researched book presents 44 knitted patterns inspired by this globally sought-after knitting tradition, including stylish, traditional projects from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland .
From beautifully patterned sweaters , shawls , mittens , and socks to a red nisse "elf" hat , Dala horse garland , a Viking-ship pillow , and tote bags , each pattern is inspired by a knitted item or artwork from a historical collection or museum.
To help you get the results you want, each project is partnered with:
Complete illustrated patterns Four-color photography Schematics and diagrams Alternatives for yarns and needle weights and sizes A photo and brief history of the knitted artifact that inspired the pattern
The patterns range from simple to more complicated , making this a great book to grow your craft at the same time as creating beautiful and giftable knits. Forever in style and always cool, the Nordic-style knits are the perfect gift for friends and family--or just a great self-gift anytime!
Knit using traditional techniques as you work your way through these contemporary patterns based on historical practice.
Includes index.
Norwegian handknits -- Swedish handknits -- Icelandic handknits.
"Nordic Knits offers 50 authentic, Scandinavian-inspired patterns for hats, mittens, and gloves-including stylish, traditional projects from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland"-- Provided by publisher.