Nordic Knits offers 44 authentic, Scandinavian-inspired patterns for hats, mittens, and gloves—including stylish, traditional projects from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland.

29-year-old Norwegian Birger Berge has become something of a social celebrity from sharing pictures of his knitting on Instagram. The Bergen-based knitter has built a global following of almost 36,800 on the photo sharing platform.

Everything You Need to Know to Master Colorwork Gorgeous Scandinavian knitwear is within reach for knitters of all levels with this collection of timeless patterns and essential techniques. Kristin Drysdale, founder of Scandiwork, has taught countless knitters the art of colorwork with her innovative and approachable methods. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by ornate, multicolor patterns, Kristin’s encouraging guidance, step-by-step photos, and foolproof instructions will make you fall in love with Nordic knitting. Inspired by Kristin’s Scandinavian heritage, these designs combine traditional patterns and motifs with stylish, easy-to-wear shapes. Knitting with multiple yarns creates a warmer knit fabric for high-quality garments and accessories to gift or wear all year long. First-time colorwork knitters will be encouraged by how easy and fun Kristin makes the process of knitting gorgeous yet doable yoke sweaters, mittens, and hats. More advanced knitters will love creating ornate slippers, mittens, and sweaters with beautiful Scandinavian details. With a wide range of sizes for adults as well as patterns for little ones, the whole family can enjoy the Scandinavian look. This is more than a pattern collection?it’s a trusted resource you’ll return to season after season.

Knitters like designs to knit that are relatively quick to make yet have interesting patterns. In this book Martin Storey, coauthor of Knitting Goes Large and a top designer for Rowan, offers a range of Nordic-inspired stylish accessories and home items that are based on traditional patterns with a contemporary twist and are small enough to be both easily portable and quick to complete. The 29 designs range from easy to more challenging--so there's smoething for every knitter to enjoy. Projects include: multi-color hats, legwarmers, and scarves; cabled socks, scarves mittens, and hats; Fair Isle bags, socks, and vest; a cozy shrug, delicate stole, and simple cape, as well as patterned pillows, placemats, and a table runner--all made in natural yarns from Rowan that are cozy and comforting. And all with a clean contemporary Scandinavian look in a soft and beautiful color palette. Featuring beautiful photography and clearly-written patterns, backed up by special knitting tips and techniques, these rich-looking projects are very luxurious, but also practical and easy to make.

Bring the traditions of simple, design-led Nordic style to your knitting repertoire. Nordic Knits is the complete collection of Nordic-inspired patterns that will bring the perfectly balanced, “less is more” Scandi sensibility to your knitting projects.This carefully researched book presents 44 knitted patterns inspired by this globally sought-after knitting tradition, including stylish, traditional projects from Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. From beautifully patterned sweaters, shawls, mittens, and socks to a red nisse “elf” hat, Dala horse garland, a Viking-ship pillow, and tote bags, each pattern is inspired by a knitted item or artwork from a historical collection or museum. To help you get the results you want, each project is partnered with: Complete illustrated patterns Four-color photography Schematics and diagrams Alternatives for yarns and needle weights and sizes A photo and brief history of the knitted artifact that inspired the pattern The patterns range from simple to more complicated, making this a great book to grow your craft at the same time as creating beautiful and giftable knits. Forever in style and always cool, the Nordic-style knits are the perfect gift for friends and family—or just a great self-gift anytime! Knit using traditional techniques as you work your way through these contemporary patterns based on historical practice.

Traditional Nordic patterns can be seen everywhere, from the catwalk to the high street. In this book from new knit designer Eline Oftedal, four iconic Norwegian knitting patterns – Marius, Voss, Setesdal and Fana – are given new shapes and forms. Includes stories about the inspiration and traditions behind each of the patterns, charting their origins and exploring what it is about these patterns that so appeals to knitters all over the world. We are used to seeing these patterns on sweaters, but here is a collection of twenty contemporary projects to bring these iconic designs up to date. Projects include iPad and phone cover, a teddy bear, a toilet roll holder and even a pair of hotpants.