Cable Knits from Nordic Lands: Knitting Beauty and Ingenuity in Over 20 Unique Patterns - Hardcover

Asplund, Ivar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157076929X ISBN 13: 9781570769290

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, 2019

Synopsis

Classic cable knitting techniques―elegantly contemporary Scandinavian design.

Swedish knitting phenom Ivar Asplund learned how to work cables from his grandmother and was smitten right away―such marvelously intricate designs, and yet at their heart the underlying principles were so simple. A few stitches trading places here and there, and suddenly flowing braids, interwoven figures of eight, or classic x-and-o patterns came to life before his eyes.

In this compelling collection, available for the first time in English with US terminology and measurements, Asplund invites knitters to join him in exploring the possibilities, combining his grandmother's well-loved lessons in time-tested cabling techniques with the exquisite simplicity of modern Scandinavian style:

• Over 20 projects, ranging from sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos to scarves, wrist warmers, and hats–for children and adults.
• Attractive patterns showing off a balance of historic and modern elements, designed for superior fit.
• Step-by-step pattern instructions to guide novice cablers through straightforward reversible projects and eye-catching cable repeats.
• Larger, more complex garments with multiple cable patterns to let veterans test their skills.
• A tutorial section that explains the fundamentals of working and combining cables in any design to achieve a variety of striking effects.

About this title

From the Author

Where do you get your inspiration from?
I always loved old, traditional sweaters and other garments – I’m in awe of the skills that are evident in them! But I see them as starting points. A blue sweater in my book (“Ledig in Swedish, Free and Easy Top in English) is a good example of this. I love fishermen’s sweaters, but there wasn’t much point in making yet another one when there already are so many. However, I could take typical elements from them (the combination of cables and relief patterns) and use them for a different look. I enjoy visiting museums, art galleries and the theatre. There are many knitwear designers I admire, but my top favorites are Marianne Isager and Alice Starmore; their attention to detail is incredible!

About the Author

Ivar Asplund grew up in southern Sweden, his grandmother taught him how to knit when he was five years old (40 years ago!). He moved to Uppsala in his late teens for university studies and after graduating spent some time traveling abroad. Today he lives near Stockholm and work's at a yarn store where he teaches knitting.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 157076929X
• ISBN 13: 9781570769290
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160