Patterns for 52 shawls with beautiful pictures and instructions. 52 Weeks of Shawls is an authentic shawl encyclopedia, the perfect accessory to wear in winter! This book presents 52 patterns of different difficulty levels to create several shawls by using different knitting techniques and materials. Learn how to knit this fantastic accessory to provide a unique touch to your wintry outfits! Designers include Jeanette Sloan, Aleks Byrd, Stephen West, Tif Neilan and Susanne Sommers among others.
For a small country on the Baltic Sea, Estonia’s tradition and love for handicraft greatly surpasses its size. Estonian knitting is all about techniques, embellishment and regionality. Each knit tells a story about the knitter and where they live. Aleks Byrd's book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired. It includes 19 patterns, ranging from mittens to sweaters, that blend seamlessly with modern knitting styles.Aleks Byrd – whose roots are in Estonia, Canada and the USA – is a knitwear designer based in Bath, UK. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques around the world. In her designs, tradition and Aleks’ own, graphic style meet. With her book, Aleks wants to make traditional Estonian techniques accessible to everyone while at the same time building a bridge between Estonian knitters and the international knitting community.19 knitting patterns (10 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 dress, 1 vest, 2 shawls, 1 cowl, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks, 1 fingerless mitts pattern, 1 mittens pattern) Detailed, illustrated tutorials for 5 traditional Estonian knitting techniques Both charts and written instructions provided
Looking for fun and quick knit, or something extra warm to wrap yourself in? This book is for you! 52 Weeks of Chunky Knits presents 52 trendy and relaxed designs, featuring a variety of techniques, textures, and constructions. The book includes 25 patterns from sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests, as well as accessories and a few home decor items. Most of the designs are worked in worsted-weight, chunky or super-chunky yarns or by holding multiple strands of thinner yarns together. At this gauge, knitting is much faster -- making for ideal last-minute gifts or quick ways to get cosy! With patterns ranging from easy to advanced, the book is perfect for knitters of all skill levels.
