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Author : Paula Hammerskog
Release : 2009-09
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 244/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Swedish Knits by : Paula Hammerskog
Download or read book Swedish Knits written by Paula Hammerskog. This book was released on 2009-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to knit luxurious sweaters, coats, dresses, and more with these Swedish-inspired patterns and...
Author : Sue Flanders
Release : 2012-08-25
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 720/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Swedish Handknits by : Sue Flanders
Download or read book Swedish Handknits written by Sue Flanders. This book was released on 2012-08-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Sara J. Wolf
Release : 2020-11-15
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 948/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Knit (Spin) Sweden by : Sara J. Wolf
Download or read book Knit (Spin) Sweden written by Sara J. Wolf. This book was released on 2020-11-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kristin Drysdale
Release : 2022-01-25
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 204/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Nordic Knitting Primer by : Kristin Drysdale
Download or read book The Nordic Knitting Primer written by Kristin Drysdale. This book was released on 2022-01-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know to Master Colorwork Gorgeous Scandinavian knitwear is within reach for knitters of all levels with this collection of timeless patterns and essential techniques. Kristin Drysdale, founder of Scandiwork, has taught countless knitters the art of colorwork with her innovative and approachable methods. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by ornate, multicolor patterns, Kristin’s encouraging guidance, step-by-step photos, and foolproof instructions will make you fall in love with Nordic knitting. Inspired by Kristin’s Scandinavian heritage, these designs combine traditional patterns and motifs with stylish, easy-to-wear shapes. Knitting with multiple yarns creates a warmer knit fabric for high-quality garments and accessories to gift or wear all year long. First-time colorwork knitters will be encouraged by how easy and fun Kristin makes the process of knitting gorgeous yet doable yoke sweaters, mittens, and hats. More advanced knitters will love creating ornate slippers, mittens, and sweaters with beautiful Scandinavian details. With a wide range of sizes for adults as well as patterns for little ones, the whole family can enjoy the Scandinavian look. This is more than a pattern collection?it’s a trusted resource you’ll return to season after season.
Author : Sue Flanders
Release : 2012-08-25
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 643/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Swedish Handknits by : Sue Flanders
Download or read book Swedish Handknits written by Sue Flanders. This book was released on 2012-08-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Swedish Handknits: A Collection of Heirloom Designs" has as many layers as a warm bed on a cold winter's night. In this group of patterns, the follow-up to "Norwegian Handknits: Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum," you'll be impressed by the variety of knitting techniques and styles gathering numerous Swedish textile traditions under one cover. Featuring patterns inspired by these traditions and by the historic textiles housed at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this book also includes personal histories, recipes, and bits of Swedish folklore and culture. You can explore regional knitting traditions, such as the Swedish Mittens made on the Island of Gotland, twinned knitting from the Darlana area of Sweden, and the more famous Swedish knitting traditions of the Bohus knitting cooperative. Melding tradition and modern innovation, the projects in "Swedish Handknits" honor the handiwork of artists and artisans of years past while perpetuating their creativity and dedication.
