With his roots deep in the scandinavian knitting tradition, vithard tries to find out. After more than 5 years of work at loop, i left summer of 2011 to concentrate on finishing my norwegian knitting book, to rett en vrang. This lovely book is part knitting pattern book, part sock knitting instruction manual and part history book. Books of patterns offer great value, with a whole collection of knitting designs for one price. New listing knitting for baby pattern book patons sweet country baby clothes and toys. Norskein also offers nordic patterns from experienced norwegian knitters. See more ideas about vintage knitting, knitting and norwegian knitting. Nordic store was established in 2002 and has been selling high quality icelandic products ever since. Thirtyone patterns in the scandinavian tradition by susanne pagoldh isbn. Knitting is a technique of producing fabric from a strand of yarn or wool. Inspired knitting in the book, twined knitting by birgitta dandanell ulla. Norskein knitting supply offers a wide variety of colors and types of rauma yarn. There are general instructions for making mittens, sweaters, shawls, etc. This book focuses on how giving can warm the heart.
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. Knitting patterns jacket icelandic nordic knitted pullover from vintagepussy nordic. Books, tv, radio and virtual tours will help to keep the passion for travel alive. The book opens with a brief history and introduction to each of the four stitch patterns. Fairisle, lace knitting, knitting bonanza, professional finishing techniques and knitting for improvers were held at the new shop.
He started knitting at the age of 10 and has worked professionally as a knitwear designer for the past 8 years. Dec 26, 2019 explore hakkebolles board vintage knitting. See more ideas about knitting, vintage knitting and sweaters. Knit 25 scandinavian, icelandic and fair isle accessories susan andersonfreed on. Unlike weaving, knitting does not require a loom or other large equipment, making it a valuable technique for nomadic and nonagrarian peoples the oldest knitted artifacts are socks from egypt, dating from the 11th century ce.
He is an experienced teacher, and gives lectures and teaches classes worldwide. We specialize in strikkegarn, finnullgarn, baby panda, and gammelserie. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The books are in norwegian and include english translations. We serve thousands of customers from all over the world each year.
Our intention is to inspire you to gather and share, to be part of a community of like. Vithard is a knitwear designer, a fibre and textile artist. Heavily inspired by traditional scandinavian knitwear patterns, vithard loves the way that simple geometric shapes accentuated by different colors or different knitting. The second part of the whirlwind summer adventure was spent in chicago and then french canada. I am based in denmark, but i travel the world to teach and give lectures on knitting.
You wont believe the wonderful patterns and designs. The norwegian knitting technique is a pickstyle technique where the yarn is held in the left hand and the righthand needle picks the yarn up. Thirtyone patterns in the scandinavian tradition pagoldh, susanne on. Knit off, and the author of the innovative knitting book texperimenture. Knitting from the north presents thirty patterns that offer a unique and contemporary twist on traditional stranded colorwork. The book contains 52 knitting patterns for socks and slippers. In this quick tutorial native icelander steinunn teaches you the basics of icelandic knitting. These are the patterns that are splashed across norwegian ski patterns or mittens, the patterns many knitters have come to know and love. For those who want to take their knitting to the next stage. Knitters like designs to knit that are relatively quick to make yet have interesting patterns. He was one half of the judging duo on the danish tvshow the great knit off and hes author of the innovative knitting book, texperimenture.
Yesterdayes filet crochet patterns book designs castle tablerunner doily. With the scandinavian knitting tradition as his starting point, he is constantly trying to. Bottomup, crew neck, intheround, long sleeve, nordic pattern, round yoke, seamless. A collection of twelve, classic womens designs by kim hargreaves. If you want to learn more about icelandic knitting. We cherish natural fibres, slow living, local craftsmanship and beautiful, simple things in life. We cherish natural fibres, slow living, local craftsmanship, and beautiful, simple things in life. The faroe island, school children in icelandic sweater knitted in greasy wool, from 1950s. Welcome to the etsy shop of vithard nordic knitting this is where youll find the outlets for my creative ideas stitch markers, handspun yarn, jewelry, as well as my knitting patterns. Pillow parade crochet pattern book 10 designs craft see pics. Our intention is to inspire you to gather and share, to be part of a community of likeminded knitters, makers and thinkers from near and far. Knit nordic is a collection of 20 patterns that feature one of four traditional norwegian stitch patterns. Vithard is one half of judging duo on the great knit off, and the author of the innovative knitting book texperimenture.
If you like knitting books and learning historical and ethnic techniques, this is a worthy book. Thirtyone patterns in the scandinavian tradition patterns. Vithard villumsen stitches south classes the knitting. He is occupied with exploring the boundaries of what textiles are and can do. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Faroeislandsweatersthejournalofstyle1 zobrazit viac.
Knit 25 scandinavian, icelandic and fair isle accessories susan andersonfreed. Summer adventure part 2 stitches midwest and twist festival. My favourite knitting book sticka efter gamla nordiska monster written by. Vamsegarn, tumi, mitu, pt sport, and alpaca, available on request. She shares interesting details about historic socks that she has learned from perusing various museum archives and historical society materials. The book will be available in two different languages. The torch during the weekends slopestyle competition, finnish snowboarding coach antti koskinen was casually knitting at the top of. With his roots deep in the scandinavian knitting tradition, vithard tries to find out and challenge what knitting is and can do. Almost all the information is useful and will help you design and knit similar garments. The patterns feature a range of different techniques and textures, such as lace, cables, tuck stitches.
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