Norwegian Handknits: Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum

by Janine Kosel

Hardcover, 2009

Status

Available

Barcode

1493

Tags

MadisonKnittersGuild, sweater, Norwegian, technique, heirloom design, Vesterheim

Description

Norwegian Handknits collects 30 patterns for folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and a sweater or two inspired by traditional knits housed in the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. An introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns will be included. Sidebars include classic Norwegian cooking recipes and historical knitting photos.

Publication

Voyageur Press (2009), Edition: First, 144 pages

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ISBN

0760334285 / 9780760334287

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LibraryThing member Janientrelac
great entrelac instructions, and very cute sheep

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Original language

English

Original publication date

2009

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