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Knitting from the North : original designs inspired by Nordic and Fair Isle knitting traditions / Hilary Grant ; photography by Caro Weiss and Kyle Books.
Knitting from the North presents thirty patterns that offer a unique and contemporary twist on traditional colorwork. Steeped in knitting traditions of Orkney, Scotland, where Fair Isle knitting makes its home and where Nordic cultural influences are rich, Hilary Grant desgined knitwear with a modern aesthetic inspired by the land and wild sea outside her studio window. From fingerless mitts to cowls, hats, and sweaters, the projects here offer original patterns in unique colorways for a fresh approach to knitting with color.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781611803884 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Boulder : Roost Books, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Knitting > Scandinavia > Patterns. Knitting > Scotland > Fair Isle > Patterns. Knitting. Knitting > Patterns. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 746.432 Gra | 31681010035970 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents a collection of thirty knitting patterns in the Nordic and Scottish tradition, including such items as mittens, cuffs, cowls, hats, and sweaters. - Random House, Inc.
Nordic knitting projects that blend contemporary patterns with traditional colorwork for a style that will appeal to all knitters.
Hilary Grant takes a thoroughly modern approach to Nordic knitting with this collection of thirty projects. With designs that are fresh, bold, and graphic, these geometric motifs give a contemporary spin to traditional colorwork patterns. With a range of accessories and sweaters there is something from everyone here: hats, cowls, fingerless mitts, sweaters, and more.
The allure of colorwork tugs at the heart of all knitters. From traditional Fair Isle designs to Icelandic Lopapeysa and clean Nordic patterns, knitting projects that use a kaleidescope of colors are eye-catching and inspiring. Knitting from the North is the perfect entry into knitting with color, with patterns to help you keep your hands warm and spirits high.
