Description
Book SynopsisBring the traditions of simple, design-led Nordic style to your knitting repertoire.Nordic Knits is the complete collection of Nordic-inspired patterns that will bring the perfectly balanced, “less is more” Scandi sensibility to your knitting projects.
This carefully researched book presents
44 knitted patterns inspired by this globally sought-after knitting tradition, including stylish,
traditional projects from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland.
From beautifully patterned
sweaters,
shawls,
mittens, and
socks to a red
nisse “elf”
hat, Dala horse
garland, a Viking-ship
pillow, and
tote bags, each pattern is inspired by a knitted item or artwork from a historical collection or museum.
To help you get the results you want,
each project is partnered with:
- Complete illustrated patterns
- Four-color p
Table of Contents
Introduction
NORWEGIAN HANDKNITS
Ruth’s Cap
Ruth’s Mittens
Nisse Hats
“Leather” Waist Pouch
Rosemaled Shag Bag
Cross-Country Ski Hat
Rose or Bridal Wimple
Dancing Hat
Flower Hat with Earflaps
Flower Mittens
“Mitten Day” Mittens
Voss Family Sweaters
Kids’ Voss Sweaters
Voss Self-Fringing Shawl
Entrelac Wristers
Viking Pillow
SWEDISH HANDKNITS
Long Stocking Hat
Sami Hat, Scarf, and Gauntlet Mittens
Stained-Glass Hat
Dala Horse Sweater
Dala Horse Garland
Manly Mansion Muffler
Piper ’s Hat
Hilma’s Gloves
Hope Chest Sweater
Swedish Mittens Two-Color Knitting
Bohus-Inspired Birch Tree Hat
All Things Swedish Shawl
Tomten Wristers
Daisy Top
Crayfish Hot Pad
ICELANDIC HANDKNITS
Leaf Mittens, Slouchy Cap & Scarf
Skagafjörður Mittens
Skagafjörður Tote Bag
Mötull Capelet
The Missing Lopi Sweater
Icelandic Shoe Inserts
Icelandic Soft Shoes
Step Rose Cushion
Broken Rose Blanket
Togara Socks
Sock Band Socks
Margrét Triangular Shawl
Klukka Skirt
Abbreviations
Special Techniques
Yarn Weight System
Yarn Resources
Index
