Knit Like a Latvian

Knit Like a Latvian
Title Knit Like a Latvian PDF eBook
Author Ieva Ozolina
Publisher David and Charles
Pages 355
Release 2018-03-20
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1446376397

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Create wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, and mittens in fifty beautiful Latvian designs. Discover the magical story of Latvian mittens and learn to knit fifty designs based on traditional pattersn in this colorful collection by Latvian knitter Ieva Ozolina. Learn the stranded colorwork technique and the basic mitten recipe needed to knit like a Latvian! Choose from fifty beautiful designs, each presented with a chart. Get started with simple wrist warmers and fingerless gloves, and progress to full mittens as your confidence grows.

Knit Like a Latvian: Accessories

Knit Like a Latvian: Accessories
Title Knit Like a Latvian: Accessories PDF eBook
Author Ieva Ozolina
Publisher David and Charles
Pages 287
Release 2021-10-12
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1446380726

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Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, hats, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns and charts from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Knit Like a Latvian: Socks. Stranded colourwork knitting never goes out of fashion because the results are so beautiful. This is the third title in our Knit Like a Latvian series which looks at knitting patterns using traditional Latvian colourwork designs. This title features 40 patterns for gloves, hats, wraps and scarves all featuring a distinctive Latvian colour work design element. You can choose from gloves and fingerless mittens with selected colourwork details on the cuffs or an all over stranded colourwork design on a scarf or wrap for maximum impact. Knitting has always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age, and some schools still teach knitting as part of the curriculum. It is also traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. Author Ieva Ozolina has designed a range of accessories featuring traditional Latvian motifs and design elements such as Latvian braids to create this beautiful collection. The wider variety of projects and styles will give this title broad appeal and the accessibility of some of the projects such as the wraps and scarves make them suitable for less experienced knitters while the more detailed patterns for gloves will appeal to more experienced knitters. The size of the smaller projects means they don't use very much yarn and they make very portable projects for when you're on the move. Knit Like a Latvian Accessories also looks at the stories behind the design motifs which are steeped in folk tradition - for example, if you include the sun motif design in your knitting it is thought that the item will offer extra warmth to the wearer - so you can understand the traditions behind the knitting.

Knit Like a Latvian: Socks

Knit Like a Latvian: Socks
Title Knit Like a Latvian: Socks PDF eBook
Author Ieva Ozolina
Publisher David and Charles
Pages 368
Release 2019-12-06
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1446378772

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Create legwarmers, ankle socks, and knee-length socks from fifty beautiful Latvian designs. Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian socks with this collection of traditional Latvian sock knitting patterns. There are fifty different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks such as leg warmers and ankle socks so, even if you are an inexperienced knitter, you can create a beautiful traditional design. Knitted socks have always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture. Girls are taught to knit at a young age, and it is traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe.

Mittens of Latvia: 178 Traditional Designs to Knit

Mittens of Latvia: 178 Traditional Designs to Knit
Title Mittens of Latvia: 178 Traditional Designs to Knit PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
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Release 2015
Genre
ISBN 9789934855511

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Ultimate Mittens

Ultimate Mittens
Title Ultimate Mittens PDF eBook
Author Robin Hansen
Publisher Down East Books
Pages 362
Release 2011-11-01
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 089272997X

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Filled with a wide array of classic knitting patterns, this book is, in essence, the ultimate mitten book. The patterns are organized from simple to difficult and their origins range from traditional Scandinavian and Canadian Maritime patterns to more contemporary sewn and windblock patterns from right here in Maine. Rounding out the patterns is useful information on caring for and repairing woolens; tips for adding details such as buttons, straps, or leather palms to mittens; and a list of yarn suppliers.

Selbu Mittens

Selbu Mittens
Title Selbu Mittens PDF eBook
Author Anne Bardsgard
Publisher Trafalgar Square Books
Pages 740
Release 2022-12-31
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1646011988

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The ultimate compendium for any Norwegian mitten enthusiast, this gorgeous and inspiring resource was produced in conjunction with a one-of-a-kind exhibition of gloves and mittens from Selbu at the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum. A thoroughly researched and illustrated account of the rich history of Selbu patterning—instantly recognizable for its dramatic contrasts and intricate motifs—covers the development of the designs themselves, and the essential role these knitted accessories have played in the cultural and economic development of the Selbu region. Then, dive into pages upon pages of over 500 colorwork charts, organized according to the source of their inspiration, from classic stars, snowflakes, and flowers to elk, spiders, and coffee beans. Complete patterns are included for 35 mittens and gloves from the original museum collection, accompanied by short biographies of the original designers—or choose from an overflowing selection of motifs for palms, thumbs, cuffs, and even patterned edging techniques for joining around the hand, to create endlessly fascinating combinations.

Folk Mittens

Folk Mittens
Title Folk Mittens PDF eBook
Author Marcia Lewandowski
Publisher Interweave
Pages 126
Release 1997
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
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Clothing for the fingers receives special treatment in this collection of 48 mitten patterns from all over the world. In fact, Lewandowski attempted to find at least one representative pattern for every cold-weather region--and has, for the most part, succeeded (except for the Far East and northern Africa). Geography and history lessons are also in evidence; we learn about Scandinavian and northern islanders' occupations, hobbies, and peculiar knitting habits (the process of felting wool for additional warmth and the technique of tufting, among others). Plus, each of the four dozen designs, though not labeled by level of difficulty, includes graphs or charts and adequate text to follow and is accompanied by good color photographs. A handoff for intermediate and advanced knitters. - Barbara Jacobs; 120p-