Warm Little Knits: Classic Norwegian Two-Color Pattern Knitwear - Hardcover

Letting, Grete

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570765405 ISBN 13: 9781570765407

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, 2012

Synopsis

Inspired by Norway’s traditional two-color pattern knitting, this handbook features designs and instruction for creating small garments based on an old, Norwegian mitten motif. Large, beautiful photographs accompany full-color diagrams for each pattern from socks and wrist warmers to headbands and caps and a special section devoted solely to the oftentimes difficult-to-arrange sock heel is also included. With knitting tips and techniques for 37 patterns, this delightful manual provides a wealth of classic projects designed to be worn by children and adults alike.

About this title

About the Author:

Grete Letting is a lifelong knitter from Norway. She writes the blog, Grete’s Warm Knits, and is an active member of the knitting and crochet online community, Ravelry.

From Booklist:

This book is intended for hard-core knitters, unless a beginner would want to master the very intricate machinations of two-color patterns, Scandinavian style. A reprint of Grete Letting’s 12-year-old book, originally published only in Norway, Warm Little Knits immediately assumes that readers know how to knit, are familiar with intarsia techniques, and are willing to chase down yarn substitutions, work with small-size needles, and generally have a penchant for patience. And when she stresses knitting small objects in her introduction, she’s serious: all clothing here is limited to socks, headbands, scarves, mittens (of all shapes, with and without fingers), hats, and one lone pillow bolster. Upfront instructions are bare-bones, focusing primarily on sock constructions, like fashioning heel gussets. Yet every one of her 37 patterns somehow seems familiar, bearing proudly the motifs and colors we associate with Scandinavia. --Barbara Jacobs

About this edition

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1570765405
• ISBN 13: 9781570765407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64