Viking Patterns for Knitting Inspiration and Projects for Today’s Knitter
Viking Patterns for Knitting Inspiration and Projects for Today’s Knitter by Elsebeth Lavold, published by Trafalgar Square Books on June 9, 2015, offers a unique exploration of Viking ornamentation through the medium of knitting. This reprint edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The book showcases patterns derived from extensive research into Viking artifacts, including swords, buckles, and rune stones, and translates these historical designs into modern knitting projects.
Readers will find a variety of knitting projects that incorporate intricate knots and braids, allowing for innovative techniques such as starting a knitted knot in the middle of a garment. The collection features 14 projects, including a hooded sweater, a cardigan, and father-and-son pullovers, all inspired by Viking motifs. Additionally, the book presents 60 motifs, complete with pictures, text, and charts, including the entire runic alphabet. Viking Patterns for Knitting serves as both a practical guide and a source of inspiration for those interested in crafts, fashion, and needlework.
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Viking Patterns for Knitting is the result of years of research by Swedish knitwear designer Elsebeth Lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on Viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation (which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater), she has adapted these richly intricate knots and braids into gorgeous, fully modern garment designs. The 14 Knitting projects include a hooded sweater with interlaced half-hitches; a cardigan with delicate figure-eight knots; an elegant tunic with serpentine ropework; and father-and-son pullovers inspired by rune stones. Sixty motifs are clearly presented in pictures, text, and charts, including the entire runic alphabet and a striking collections of Viking artifacts. Viking Patterns for Knitting is an adventure in Nordic forms with roots a thousand years deep.
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