Drawing inspiration from traditional Icelandic rose-pattern designs, this charming and colorful collection includes sweaters, waistcoats, hats, scarves, and gloves for the whole family. With a section on the history of rose patterns, intermediate crafters are also offered a fascinating glimpse into the cultural traditions of Icelanders. Featuring 26 beautiful garments and accessories, crafters will benefit from a special technique section that illustrates the process needed to apply the rose-pattern knits to one-of-a-kind pieces.
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"Explores the history of the knitted insert." —Knitter's Review
"When is a knitting book not just a knitting book? When it contains fascinating information about something else, in this case a little-known aspect of Icelandic folk culture" —myshelf.com
"Hélène Magnússon takes us on a guided tour of techniques and patterns traditionally used in Icelandic knitting." —Simply Knitting
"26 patterns, including ones for berets, sweaters and blankets." —Knit Today
"A colourful and inspiring book with the most detailed and well-illustrated instructions for intarsia work that I have come across." —SlipKnot
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Hélène Magnússon is a freelance writer who graduated from the department of textile and fashion design of the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 2004.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Photos and History of Icelandic Knitting,
By Bonnie Brody "Book Lover and Knitter" (Port St. Lucie, FL) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 100 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns (Paperback)
I found this book a fascinating history of Icelandic knitting. Most of the book focuses on the historical Icelandic tradition of knitting shoe inserts. The photos of the shoe inserts throughout the first part of the book are especially interesting. They are also very beautiful. So much lovely knitting going under the foot where no one can see it! The knitting of inserts is a labor of love.
There is also a nice section on the techniques of Icelandic knitting such as band weave edging (slynging) and Swiss darning. The patterns, however, are another story. There are only a few I would consider knitting, mostly for children. Some of the adult patterns are a bit off the wall. Think Bjork!
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A fine gathering packed with color photos and keys to unusual projects,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns (Paperback)
Icelandic Knitting Using Rose Patterns is a unique 'must' for any library strong in knitting directions. It provides a survey of rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, covering the basics of how to apply traditional Icelandic knitting techniques to a range of projects from sweaters to baby hats. Any collection catering to knitters will find this a fine gathering packed with color photos and keys to unusual projects.
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ethnological collections, Sigríöur Halldórsdóttir, Margrét Jakobsdóttir, sts using size, oatmeal yarn, front measures approx, using garter stitch, opening using size, heather yarn, circular garter stitch, chain sts, purled sts, motif knitting, acorn heather, lopi yarn, back measures approx, sleeve measures approx, knitted inserts, intarsia technique, camel yarn, small picot, shoulder individually, sheep heather, more garters, insert knitting Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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ethnological collections, Sigríöur Halldórsdóttir, Margrét Jakobsdóttir, sts using size, oatmeal yarn, front measures approx, using garter stitch, opening using size, heather yarn, circular garter stitch, chain sts, purled sts, motif knitting, acorn heather, lopi yarn, back measures approx, sleeve measures approx, knitted inserts, intarsia technique, camel yarn, small picot, shoulder individually, sheep heather, more garters, insert knitting Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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