Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns - Softcover

Magnusson, Helene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844483118 ISBN 13: 9781844483112

Publisher: Search Press, 2008

Synopsis

Includes 26 beautiful garments and accessories, taking as inspiration traditional Icelandic rose-pattern designs. This charming, stylish and colourful collection includes sweaters, waistcoats, hats, scarves and gloves for the whole family. A section on the history of rose patterns offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of Icelanders and a techniques section illustrates all you need to know to create these designs.

About this title

About the Author

Hélène Magnússon is a freelance writer who graduated from the department of textile and fashion design of the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 2004.

Review

"Explores the history of the knitted insert."  —Knitter's Review

"When is a knitting book not just a knitting book? When it contains fascinating information about something else, in this case a little-known aspect of Icelandic folk culture"  —myshelf.com

"Hélène Magnússon takes us on a guided tour of techniques and patterns traditionally used in Icelandic knitting."  —Simply Knitting

"26 patterns, including ones for berets, sweaters and blankets."  —Knit Today

"A colourful and inspiring book with the most detailed and well-illustrated instructions for intarsia work that I have come across."  —SlipKnot

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844483118
• ISBN 13: 9781844483112
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160