Norway's Knitted Heritage: The History, Surprises, and Power of Traditional Nordic Sweater Patterns

Norway's Knitted Heritage: The History, Surprises, and Power of Traditional Nordic Sweater Patterns by ANNEMOR SUNDBO


Authors
ANNEMOR SUNDBO
ISBN
9780764366154
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Dimensions
211 x 262mm

A compendium of all the reasons Nordic knitting captures the imagination of fiber lovers worldwide. You'll appreciate your favourite Nordic patterns in a new way. Nordic knitting designs have long enchanted the world. What makes their allure and beauty so timeless? The answer is fascinating, and author Annemor Sundbø, known as "Norway's Sweater Detective," welcomes you on a wild ride to discover it. She's the foremost expert on the subject of these designs' history and evolution and reveals how the centuries of Norway's culture, prehistory, history, myths, and more have created the patterns we love to knit. More than 800 images take you through the mountains and fjords of Norway with knitting in mind. As Annemor shows us, Norway's knits hold real-life tales of burial customs, royals wearing knits, nation building after the Napoleonic wars, child labor, female role models and ski fashion, and the sustainability of knitting through history and today. How did folk costumes morph into hiking gear? What messages have the Norwegian myths left in the patterns we knit today? A pattern bank contains dozens of knitting grids for authentic traditional designs, ready for you to continue their amazing journey with a new appreciation. AUTHOR: Annemor Sundbø, known as "Norway's Sweater Detective" for her expertise in fiber history, is a textile designer and a teacher of weaving, spinning, embroidery, and knitting design. She has been featured in publications such as Interweave and PieceWork, has received many awards for her work, and lectures internationally. She lives in Kristiansand, Norway. SELLING POINTS: . Explore how all aspects of Norway's culture have contributed to its world-beloved knitting designs . For fibre crafters, this info unwinds through fascinating text and 800+ images . Knit the traditional designs yourself-includes a knitting guide with dozens of patterns 899 colour and b/w images
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