Nordic Hands
Anita Osterhaug
- 28 november 2023
- 9781507303399
Samenvatting:
"A vibrant volume of knitting, felting, and weaving projects that reflect what the author contends are the 'values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life.'" — Publishers Weekly
By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of Nordic crafts, you can enjoy extra-meaningful making!
The twenty-five projects mix unusual and more-familiar patterns and techniques, ranging from danskbrogd pillows and monk's belt guest towels to knitted bags, rosemaling with wool, and a rug inspired by Icelandic terrain.
- Peek into the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life—nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
- For each value, create four to seven beautiful and thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving.
- Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate).
- Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few.
- Twelve projects are felting or knitting; thirteen projects are weaving (rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, tablet, and finger weaving).
The twenty-five projects include these and more:
Nature
- Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw
- Felted Telemark Bouquet
Community
- Rustic Linen Placemats
- Monk's Belt Towels of Welcome
Craftsmanship
- Knitted Sølje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun
- A Nordic Sweater for Your Laptop
Sustainability
- Rags-to-Riches Rug
- Cup Cozies to Go
"Osterhaug's close connection to her heritage is palpable, and her accomplishments as a journalist, writer, and fiber artist earn this book a spot in any crafter's library as the resource on all things Nordic." —Christine Jablonski, Handwoven