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Product Identifiers

PublisherTrafalgar Square Books

ISBN-101570765618

ISBN-139781570765612

eBay Product ID (ePID)117218419

Product Key Features

Book TitleMedieval-Inspired Knits : Stunning Brocade and Swirling Vine Patterns with Embellished Borders

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicNeedlework / Knitting

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorAnna-Karin Lundberg

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight25.6 Oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width8.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"The patterns are complex and beautiful-knit in one piece and steeked. They are worked in fine yarn in colors based on how the paintings look today, muted and earthy. Fans of fine colorwork, this is a book worth seeking out." -www.knitty.com, "The patterns are complex and beautiful--knit in one piece and steeked. They are worked in fine yarn in colors based on how the paintings look today, muted and earthy. Fans of fine colorwork, this is a book worth seeking out."--Knitty.com, "Stunning brocade and swirling vine patterns with embellished borders present themselves in 20 knitting patterns of sweaters, vests, and accessories like scarves and gloves, for men, women and children. . . . The vibrant colored photographs and illustrations are large, clear and detailed." Paula Moliver, Examiner, "Lundberg has designed a brilliant collection of knits using the palettes, motifs and, in some cases, shapes she discovered on her sojourn through the Middle Ages. This is passionate geekery at its finest, and it's yielded a visual feats of twenty designs- sweaters, vests, and accessories- each presented on page with project photographs and images of the paintings on which Lundberg based her designs." - Vogue Knitting (January 2013), "The patterns are complex and beautifulknit in one piece and steeked. They are worked in fine yarn in colors based on how the paintings look today, muted and earthy. Fans of fine colorwork, this is a book worth seeking out." www.knitty.com, "Though this book appeals to a specialized audience (knitters with an interest in traditional stranded colorwork and the skills to make such detailed patterns) those knitters are passionate about their craft, and will appreciate Lundberg's inspiring collection." Library Journal (April 2013), "Stunning brocade and swirling vine patterns with embellished borders present themselves in 20 knitting patterns of sweaters, vests, and accessories like scarves and gloves, for men, women and children. . . . The vibrant colored photographs and illustrations are large, clear and detailed." -Paula Moliver, Examiner, "Lundberg has designed a brilliant collection of knits using the palettes, motifs and, in some cases, shapes she discovered on her sojourn through the Middle Ages. This is passionate geekery at its finest, and it's yielded a visual feats of twenty designs- sweaters, vests, and accessories- each presented on page with project photographs and images of the paintings on which Lundberg based her designs." Vogue Knitting (January 2013), "Though this book appeals to a specialized audience (knitters with an interest in traditional stranded colorwork and the skills to make such detailed patterns) those knitters are passionate about their craft, and will appreciate Lundberg's inspiring collection." - Library Journal (April 2013)

Dewey Decimal746.432041

SynopsisInspired by the richly decorated interiors of medieval churches in Sweden, this sumptuous collection of 20 original knitwear designs includes sweaters, vests, jackets, scarves, and gloves for women, men, and children, all graced with the delicate swirling vines, detailed borders, and striking motifs characteristic of the Middle Ages in Scandinavia. Full-color photos provide a fascinating glimpse into the creative and religious history of Sweden; step-by-step instructions and thorough diagrams allow knitters to make these brilliant works of art new again.

LC Classification NumberTT820