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Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns

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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!

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.