Scandinavian Knitwear

Scandinavian Knitwear encourages the knitter to take inspiration from the brightly coloured and textured s of the traditional knits and the invigorating landscape of the Nordic region to your own ‘Scandi knits‘ and create unique s using traditional techniques. The author takes you through the process of formulating ideas, learning about colour, absorbing the local history and finally creating a piece of knitting that has all the flavours of this fascinating region. With full chapters on Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Faroe Islands, coverage includes: the history of knitting and its development in Scandinavia; explanation of various techniques, such as accurate measuring, stranded colourwork and grafting; a full explanation of colour theory; exploration of the development of knitting and the characteristic styles of each country in the region; A ‘Stitch Dictionary‘ of patterns and motifs, with charts that can be modified to suit the skill and style of the knitter; Nineteen complete, original patterns for garments, accessories, and homeware; a chapter of schematics with advice on development and sizing options.