Below are a couple of excerpts from Ethnic Knitting Discovery. The book will be published in October! You can preorder at Amazon and Needle Arts Bookshop, or ask your local yarn shop to stock the title.
Here's what you'll find in the book:
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Freedom from Patterns
What you don’t need to know • What you do need to know
Chapter 2 : A Few Basics
Yarn and supplies • Knitting in the round • Working from charts
Centering patterns • Three-needle bind-off
Chapter 3 : The Netherlands
Texture patterns • Simplest sweaters with some challenges
Project 1: Seaman’s Scarf
Project 2: Pullover with Single Motif
Project 3: Sampler Pullover
Chapter 4 : Denmark
Texture patterns • Welts • Half-gussets
Project 4: Cap
Project 5: Pullover with Simple Patterns
Project 6: Fitted Pullover with All-Over Pattern
Chapter 5 : Norway
Color patterns • Stitch-and-cut armholes and necklines
Project 7: Headband
Project 8: Boatneck Sweater with Optional Turtleneck
Project 9: Crewneck Sweater
Chapter 6 : The Andes
Color patterns • Andean-style knitting • Puntas • Steeks
Project 10: Monedero (Change Purse)
Project 11: Unisex Pullover
Project 12: Girls Only Pullover (with Boys’ Alternative)
Bibliography
Index
These excerpts are from Chapter 5: Norway
Introduction: Traditional knitting techniques and stories from Norway.
Project: Recipe for Designing your own headband.
Enjoy!
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