Folk Knitting in Estonia
| Author | : Nancy Bush |
| Publisher | : Interweave |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1883010438 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781883010430 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (430 Downloads) |
Download or read book Folk Knitting in Estonia written by Nancy Bush and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Estonia, knitted gloves, mittens, and socks are traditional symbols, gifts, and dowries. American knitters can finally learn the traditions behind Estonian knitting and the techniques necessary to recreate it. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide readers through unfamiliar techniques. Detailed instructions for 25 gloves, mittens, and socks plus charts for traditional lace and multicolored patterns are included. A brief history of Estonia itself and a section on the folk culture provide a background to the technical instructions.
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