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Knitting Glossary DVD: $40
Ribwarmer Kit $42.25
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Ethnic Knitting Discovery
—Donna Druchunas
From the author of Arctic Lace, a new book about traditional knitting in The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and The Andes. If you are curious about knitting techniques from around the world and want to expand your knowledge of traditional design knitting, Druchunas's book is a perfect starting place. $21.95
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Invisible Threads
—Annemor Sundbø
A knitting book for anyone interested in culture and anyone who likes to knit. Invisible Threads uses knitting memories, the language of symbols, folk beliefs, and leftover yarns as the exciting means of traveling into the world of knitting techniques. There is magic in these patterns which conjure up all sorts of forms and figures just by using two needles and garter stitch. $51.00
Annemor Sundbo is the author of: Everyday Knitting: Treasures from a Rag Pile and Setesdal Sweaters: The History of the Norwegian Lice Pattern (below).
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Two-End Knitting, A Traditional Scandinavian Technique also known as Twined Knitting. From Basics to new Refinements and Designs
—Anne-Maj Ling
One of the foremost experts on the subject of Two-End Knitting introduces us to aspects of this fascinating technique that were not even hinted at previously. You will see her very beautiful designs - some of which are knitted with two-colors: sweaters and skirts as well as stunning mittens, caps and stockings. Included you will find a very detailed instruction section with plenty of illustrations, plus 30 full-page charts.
This 2002 Swedish title was just translated into English by Carol Rhoades. Softcover. $23.50
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Setesdal Sweaters, The History of the Norwegian Lice Pattern
—Annemor Sundbø
Scores of lovely garments and charts as well as being able easily to read the complete history of these universally-known traditional garments, the classic Norwegian Lice Jacket. Plenty of inspiring photographs and charts. Hardcover. $45.00
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Everyday Knitting: Treasures from a Ragpile
—Annemor Sundbø
In English, an intriguing collection of sweaters rescued from
a shredding machine. Softcover. $45.00 (out of
stock; waiting for reprint Summer 08) |
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Traditional Scandinavian Knitting
—Sheila McGregor
Hooray! Reprinted. An excellent resource of charts and history. Softcover. $14.95 |
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Viking Patterns for Knitting
—Elsebeth Lavold
Unique cables based upon ancient Viking designs. 14 projects. $22.95
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Knitting with a Smile
—Inger Fredholm
From Sweden (in English), 37 original patterns. Lovely book!Spiral-bound. $49.50 |
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The Best of Lopi
—XRX, Inc.
45 designs for men, women, and children. Hardcover. $27.95 |
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