150 Scandinavian Knitting Designs

Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844489343
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
100 authentic designs with actual-size swatches, charts, and patterns. For both experienced and beginner knitters, this is a collection of favourite motifs found in the traditional knitting of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, including charming motifs of stars, hearts, flowers, leaping reindeer and dancers.

Norwegian Knitting Designs

Author: Annichen Sibbern Bøhn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979312618
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description

150 Scandinavian Motifs

Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1596688556
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Attention all knitters! 150 Scandinavian Motifs is an inspirational collection of favorite motifs found in the traditional knitting of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. Included in this collection are colorful designs for: • Stars • Hearts • Flowers • Birds & animals • Geometric patterns • And, more! Each motif is shown as a hand-knitted swatch, illustrated with clear life-sized photographs, and accompanied by easy-to-read color charts and reverse colorway suggestions. With clear details on reading color charts and a full review of techniques for two-color knitting, this book also gives advice on incorporating Scandinavian motifs into a variety of different projects, allowing you to create unique designs. It also includes guidance on choosing yarns, use of color, and finishing techniques to help you hone your knitting skills and create stylish projects!

200 Fair Isle Motifs

Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1596684372
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.

Scandinavian Knitting Designs

Author: Pauline Chatterton
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description

Knitting in the Nordic Tradition

Author: Vibeke Lind
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486794911
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Richly illustrated with photos, charts, and drawings, this guide features more than 100 patterns for children's and adults' sweaters, jackets, caps, mittens, stockings, and shawls. Includes suggestions for adaptations to individual tastes.

Fair Isle Style

Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620334763
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 391

Book Description
Hailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today. Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapesâ€"from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake. Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for today's knitters. A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.

Swedish Knits

Author: Paula Hammerskog
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1602397244
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Learn to knit luxurious sweaters, coats, dresses, and more with these Swedish-inspired patterns and...

Norwegian Knitting Designs - 90 Years Later

Author: Wenche Roald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570769894
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Contemporary style and fresh modern colors meet classic Norwegian knitting patterns in this magnificent collection! Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's timeless and beloved Norwegian Knitting Patterns, first published in 1929, has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration for knitters around the world for decades--and now, working from Bøhn's original set of charts, knit designer Wenche Roald has created brilliant, vividly rejuvenated patterns for everything from wrist warmers to sweaters, mittens to baby blankets, for children and adults. But that's not all: included in the back of the book are Bøhn's classic patterns, just as they first appeared in 1929. Dive in and explore as what's old is made new again, in a stunning pattern compendium no knitter should be without!

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

Author: Andrea Rangel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632505533
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.