This book is a reprint of a book originally published in North America in 2002, and in Norway in 1999. I remember when it came out I was working at Interweave Press and all worked ceased as we passed the book around oohing and ahhing.
I had the same reaction revisiting this reprint. Even though its 20 years old, I would still knit and gleefully wear most of the patterns in the book.
12 Norwegian designers use traditional Scandinavian motifs and techniques but create garments that are determinately modern. They play with layering, shape, color and overall feeling.
The designs are amazing, but not for beginners. The charts are complex, and there is tricky knitting to create such unique garments.
-- Jillian Moreno * Knitty.com *
Offering acontemporary take ontraditional Norwegiandesigns, this new and updated pattern book includes more than 30 modern garments by some of the countrys foremost designers.Each is crafted from classic Norwegian spun wool yarn and based on a traditional pattern. With stunning photographs, detailed pattern charts and instructions, this is a gem for knitting enthusiasts.
* Craft Focus Magazine, Issue 71 (Feb/March 2019) *
If you've ever wanted to learn how to knit, doing so from a master of Scandinavian sweaters is the way to go. Margaretha Finseth is a designer and brand manager at House of Yarn in Norway and this book will bring you through more than 30 traditional Scandinavian designs.
See the full list of Martha Stewart's craft book recommendationshere.
-- Martha Stewart * 9 Crafty Books We're Reading in 2019 *
