Norwegian Handknits
Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum
| Format: Paperback, 144 Pages Item: 194757 ISBN: 9780760342558 SpecsIllustrations: 132 color & 17 b/w photos, 44 diagrams Size: 8.5 x 10 Weight: 1.188 lb. Edition: First Published: June 5th 2012 DC: AP List Price: $24.99 $18.74All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
Norwegian Handknits collects 30 patterns for folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and a sweater or two inspired by traditional knits housed in the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. An introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns will be included. Sidebars include classic Norwegian cooking recipes and historical knitting photos. |
Sue Flanders has been designing knitwear for more than 20 years. Her patterns have appeared in many publications including Interweave Knits, Knitter’s, Cast-On, and two books by Melanie Falick, Knitting in America and Kids Knits. She lives in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Janine Kosel is an accomplished knitter who has studied under greats like Alice Starmore, Meg Swansen, and Candice Eisner Strict. Janine works at Three Kitten’s Yarn Shop in St. Paul, Minnesota, and teaches knitting and tatting workshops at many Twin Cities knitting and needlework shops. |