Download or read book The Big Book of Latvian Mittens written by Ieva Ozolina and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ulitmate collection of knitting patterns for Latvian mittens with 100 knitting patterns and charts.
Download or read book The Big Book of Latvian Mittens written by Ieva Ozolina and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for colourful Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts. Author Ieva Ozolina has designed 33 new patterns for traditional Latvian mittens and gloves. This collection of stranded colourwork knitting patterns features these all new designs with additional patterns that were previously published in her books: Knit Like a Latvian and Knit Like a Latvian Accessories, in order to create this bumper edition of knitting patterns. Traditionally, knitting in Latvia has been very important with children being taught how to knit from an early age at school. Brides were expected to gift hand knitted mittens to guests at their wedding and the designs and colours used in Latvian mitten knitting are steeped in tradition and folk lore. The traditional pointed design of Latvian mittens is very distinctive, along with the beautiful Latvian braid which is often featured in Latvian knitting designs, particularly around the cuff of mittens. The collection features 100 different patterns with large colour charts for each design so you can easily follow even the most elaborate patterns. There are instructions for the basic mitten, glove and fingerless glove patterns as well as step-by-step instructions and artworks for techniques such as forming the thumb, Latvian braids and other cuff finishing techniques including fringing and notches. All of the designs are made using stranded colourwork techniques and the same tools and materials - 2 ply 100% wool and double pointed needles - so it's perfect for using up scraps of colourful yarn you have in your stash. This bumper collection of Latvian mittens, gloves, fingerless mittens and more will be the perfect reference for mitten knitters, providing inspiration and support so you can create beautiful gifts for friends and family.
Download or read book Jorid Linvik s Big Book of Knitted Mittens written by Jorid Linvik and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved original collection--now in paperback! There are two sides to every story, and a pair of cozy, comfortable, colorful mittens is a clever and playful way to share them. Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik's 45 creative, double-sided mitten patterns--re-released in paperback--charm from the front and the back, keeping your fingers warm, a smile on your face, and all kinds of fun coming your way! Inside, find: Basics for planning, sizing, and making your own fabulous two-sided mittens. An incredible selection of pre-charted patterns, plus a spare chart where you can let your imagination fill in the blanks. Dozens of delightful designs in multiple sizes, for children and adults. Something for everyone--the romantic and the traditionalist, the cat lover and the rock star, the quiet thinker and the expressive storyteller. Vivid, full-color photographs, and hints, tips, and tricks that make mitten-knitting a snap.
Download or read book Ultimate Mittens written by Robin Hansen and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with a wide array of classic knitting patterns, this book is, in essence, the ultimate mitten book. The patterns are organized from simple to difficult and their origins range from traditional Scandinavian and Canadian Maritime patterns to more contemporary sewn and windblock patterns from right here in Maine. Rounding out the patterns is useful information on caring for and repairing woolens; tips for adding details such as buttons, straps, or leather palms to mittens; and a list of yarn suppliers.
Download or read book Knit Like a Latvian written by Ieva Ozolina and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, and mittens in fifty beautiful Latvian designs. Discover the magical story of Latvian mittens and learn to knit fifty designs based on traditional pattersn in this colorful collection by Latvian knitter Ieva Ozolina. Learn the stranded colorwork technique and the basic mitten recipe needed to knit like a Latvian! Choose from fifty beautiful designs, each presented with a chart. Get started with simple wrist warmers and fingerless gloves, and progress to full mittens as your confidence grows.
Download or read book Latvian Mittens written by Lizbeth Upitis and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pattern book that shows the knitting techiniques, and tells the history, of traditional Latvian mitten designs. Full text in English and Latvian.
Download or read book Knit Like a Latvian Accessories written by Ieva Ozolina and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, hats, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns and charts from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Knit Like a Latvian: Socks. Stranded colourwork knitting never goes out of fashion because the results are so beautiful. This is the third title in our Knit Like a Latvian series which looks at knitting patterns using traditional Latvian colourwork designs. This title features 40 patterns for gloves, hats, wraps and scarves all featuring a distinctive Latvian colour work design element. You can choose from gloves and fingerless mittens with selected colourwork details on the cuffs or an all over stranded colourwork design on a scarf or wrap for maximum impact. Knitting has always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age, and some schools still teach knitting as part of the curriculum. It is also traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. Author Ieva Ozolina has designed a range of accessories featuring traditional Latvian motifs and design elements such as Latvian braids to create this beautiful collection. The wider variety of projects and styles will give this title broad appeal and the accessibility of some of the projects such as the wraps and scarves make them suitable for less experienced knitters while the more detailed patterns for gloves will appeal to more experienced knitters. The size of the smaller projects means they don't use very much yarn and they make very portable projects for when you're on the move. Knit Like a Latvian Accessories also looks at the stories behind the design motifs which are steeped in folk tradition - for example, if you include the sun motif design in your knitting it is thought that the item will offer extra warmth to the wearer - so you can understand the traditions behind the knitting.
Download or read book Mittens of Latvia 178 Traditional Designs to Knit written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selbu Mittens written by Anne Bardsgard and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2022-12-31 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate compendium for any Norwegian mitten enthusiast, this gorgeous and inspiring resource was produced in conjunction with a one-of-a-kind exhibition of gloves and mittens from Selbu at the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum. A thoroughly researched and illustrated account of the rich history of Selbu patterning—instantly recognizable for its dramatic contrasts and intricate motifs—covers the development of the designs themselves, and the essential role these knitted accessories have played in the cultural and economic development of the Selbu region. Then, dive into pages upon pages of over 500 colorwork charts, organized according to the source of their inspiration, from classic stars, snowflakes, and flowers to elk, spiders, and coffee beans. Complete patterns are included for 35 mittens and gloves from the original museum collection, accompanied by short biographies of the original designers—or choose from an overflowing selection of motifs for palms, thumbs, cuffs, and even patterned edging techniques for joining around the hand, to create endlessly fascinating combinations.
Download or read book Magnificent Mittens written by Anna Zilboorg and published by XRX Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Zilboorg's mitten designs use geometric patterns, sophisticated colours, occasional embellishment with beads and embroidery, and generous cuffs with simple yet effective edgings. This text presents instructions for 42 fully charted mitterns that are featured.
Download or read book Hello Hexie written by Sarah Shrimpton and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See granny hexagons in a whole new light with this inspired collection of modern crochet patterns for clothes, accessories, and homewares. Hexagons are quick and easy to make and can be combined in a myriad of ways to create a huge range of projects—from garments and accessories to home décor and even toys. In this unique collection, popular crochet designer Sarah Shrimpton reveals ten crochet hexagon patterns and twenty step-by-step projects that you will be itching to stitch thanks to their simplicity and creativity. This refreshing twist on the classic granny square will get you excited about the possibility of the humble six-sided polygon and how it can be used to create gorgeous projects . . . one little hexie at a time. Includes: A wide range of projects from garments and accessories to home décor and toys, all made using simple crochet techniques Projects are built up in a modular way—individual modules are portable, great for using up scraps, and easy to fit into small pockets of time A selection of hexagon projects to enjoy and so much more
Download or read book Winter Knits from Scandinavia written by Jenny Alderbrant and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comfy multi-color projects to keep you warm all winter long. There's nothing quite as cozy as multicolor stranded knitting—and with quick, fun projects, clear instructions, and easy-to-follow charts, it's never been simpler! Knit designer Jenny Alderbrant has collected 24 of her best-loved patterns for mittens, hats, and socks, with dozens of colors and delightful motifs that'll keep you warm all winter long. Try out time-tested classics like flowers and starry snowflakes, or get creative with cats, butterflies, and more, with these wild and wonderful winter knits! Easy-to-adjust sizes, for children and adults! Eye-catching designs to suit every taste, from traditional Scandinavian and Christmas patterns to unique renditions of adorable snails, charming foxes, and happy tulips. All kinds of decorative options: use your own favorite colors, add pompoms, or swap between faux-cabled brims, ribbed and unribbed cuffs, and picot edgings.
Download or read book Mostly Mittens written by Charlene Schurch and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the rich knitting traditions of the Komi people, an ethnic minority living in the northeast of European Russia. Here are complete instructions for 36 mittens, two socks, and two hats, accompanied by necessary charts and patterns. 70 color photos. 15 b&w illustrations.
Download or read book Yarnitecture written by Jillian Moreno and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.
Download or read book My Mother s Wars written by Lillian Faderman and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed writer on her mother’s tumultuous life as a Jewish immigrant in 1930s New York and her life-long guilt when the Holocaust claims the family she left behind in Latvia A story of love, war, and life as a Jewish immigrant in the squalid factories and lively dance halls of New York’s Garment District in the 1930s, My Mother’s Wars is the memoir Lillian Faderman’s mother was never able to write. The daughter delves into her mother’s past to tell the story of a Latvian girl who left her village for America with dreams of a life on the stage and encountered the realities of her new world: the battles she was forced to fight as a woman, an immigrant worker, and a Jew with family left behind in Hitler’s deadly path. The story begins in 1914: Mary, the girl who will become Lillian Faderman’s mother, just seventeen and swept up with vague ambitions to be a dancer, travels alone to America, where her half-sister in Brooklyn takes her in. She finds a job in the garment industry and a shop friend who teaches her the thrills of dance halls and the cheap amusements open to working-class girls. This dazzling life leaves Mary distracted and her half-sister and brother-in-law scandalized that she has become a “good-time gal.” They kick her out of their home, an event with consequences Mary will regret for the rest of her life. Eighteen years later, still barely scraping by as a garment worker and unmarried at thirty-five, Mary falls madly in love and has a torrid romance with a man who will never marry her, but who will father Lillian Faderman before he disappears from their lives. America is in the midst of the Depression, Hitler is coming to power in Europe, and New York’s garment workers are just beginning to unionize. Mary makes tentative steps to join, despite her lover’s angry opposition. As National Socialism engulfs Europe, Mary realizes she must find a way to get her family out of Latvia, and she spends frenetic months chasing vague promises and false rumors of hope. Pregnant again, after having submitted to two wrenching back-room abortions, and still unmarried, Mary faces both single motherhood and the devastating possibility of losing her entire Eastern European family. Drawing on family stories and documents, as well as her own tireless research, Lillian Faderman has reconstructed an engrossing and essential chapter in the history of women, of workers, of Jews, and of the Holocaust as immigrants experienced it from American shores.
Download or read book Mittens from Norway written by Nina Granlund Sæther and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take a trip to Norway - without ever setting down your needles! Let Nina Granlund Saether guide you through Norway's mountains, rivers, and countryside as you delve into 400 years of Scandinavian knitting history. Reconstructed from historical sources or drawn directly from the author's familiarity with Norwegian pattern knitting, more than 40 textile treasures are collected here, from the well-loved Selbu mittens, to lesser-known delights whose fascinating origins have been carefully traced. Resting on a foundation of formidable research, with stunning photographs by Guri Pfeifer and clear, helpful pattern charts, Mittens from Norway is a brilliant combination of design inspiration and historical reference that belongs on every knitter's bookshelf."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Book of Eating written by Adam Platt and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wildly hilarious and irreverent memoir of a globe-trotting life lived meal-to-meal by one of our most influential and respected food critics As the son of a diplomat growing up in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, Adam Platt didn’t have the chance to become a picky eater. Living, traveling, and eating in some of the most far-flung locations around the world, he developed an eclectic palate and a nuanced understanding of cultures and cuisines that led to some revelations which would prove important in his future career as a food critic. In Tokyo, for instance—“a kind of paradise for nose-to-tail cooking”—he learned that “if you’re interested in telling a story, a hair-raisingly bad meal is much better than a good one." From dim sum in Hong Kong to giant platters of Peking duck in Beijing, fresh-baked croissants in Paris and pierogi on the snowy streets of Moscow, Platt takes us around the world, re-tracing the steps of a unique, and lifelong, culinary education. Providing a glimpse into a life that has intertwined food and travel in exciting and unexpected ways, The Book of Eating is a delightful and sumptuous trip that is also the culinary coming-of-age of a voracious eater and his eventual ascension to become, as he puts it, “a professional glutton.”
