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Product Identifiers
PublisherTrafalgar Square Books
ISBN-101570769478
ISBN-139781570769474
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038375629
Product Key Features
Book TitleSelbu Mittens
Number of Pages296 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Knitting, General, Fiber Arts & Textiles
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorAnne Bardsgard
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight43 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-946787
Reviews"It is rare to find a knitting book [that is] this well-written and that provides this amount of useful information. ... Just under 300 pages and packed with knowledge, it is one of the best books on knitting that I have read."-- Blogger Lappone "or anyone with more than a passing interest in Norwegian mittens, this book is a must-have. The charts are a fantastic resource, and the section on mitten characteristics an excellent guide for the knitter wanting to design mittens in the Selbu tradition."-- Carolyn Vance, The Knitting Guild Association "Full start-to-finish charted patterns are supplied, as well as separately charted motifs for those advanced knitters who desire to create their own pattern. This book is a definitive reference book that every knitter interested in the art of Nordic knitting should have."-- The Norwegian American, From blogger Lappone- It is rare to find a knitting book this well written and that provides this amount of useful information. And it deserves to be read by knitters all over the world. Just under 300 pages and propped with knowledge it is one of the best books on knitting that I have read. Anne Bårdsgård is an educated Norwegian artist. Textile's has always been dominant in her expression and her work is rewarded and shown in various exhibitions in Norway. For anyone with more than a passing interest in Norwegian mittens, this book is a must-have. The charts are a fantastic resource, and the section on mitten characteristics an excellent guide for the knitter wanting to design mittens in the Selbu tradition. --Carolyn Vance, TKGA, From blogger Lappone- It is rare to find a knitting book this well written and that provides this amount of useful information. And it deserves to be read by knitters all over the world. Just under 300 pages and propped with knowledge it is one of the best books on knitting that I have read. Anne Bårdsgård is an educated Norwegian artist. Textile's has always been dominant in her expression and her work is rewarded and shown in various exhibitions in Norway. For anyone with more than a passing interest in Norwegian mittens, this book is a must-have. The charts are a fantastic resource, and the section on mitten characteristics an excellent guide for the knitter wanting to design mittens in the Selbu tradition. -Carolyn Vance, TKGA
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal746.432
Table Of ContentTABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 7 INTRODUCTION 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 12 THE HISTORY OF SELBU KNITTING 14 WHAT CHARACTERIZES A SELBU MITTEN? 34 Cuff 37 Back of Hand or Front 42 Palm 46 Side Bands 46 Thumb 48 Tips of Mittens and Thumbs 51 Fingers on Gloves 55 KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND STANDARDS 60 Casting on a Mitten - two typical cast-on methods 68 YARN AND WOOL 70 PATTERN MOTIFS USED IN SELBU 78 Primary Mitten Motifs 82 Panels 184 Side Bands 202 Palm or inner hand motifs 205 MITTEN PATTERNS FROM EXCEPTIONAL KNITTERS 220 Christening mittens/baby mittens 222 Gloves 232 Men's Mittens 238 Women's Mittens 260 RESOURCES 287 MITTEN REFERENCES 288
SynopsisI've read the book. It is the best knitting pattern history tradition instruction book that has been published in Norway and perhaps in the world! Wonderfully rich, neat and diverse! Annemor Sundbø (author of Norwegian Mittens and Gloves published by Trafalgar Square Books in 2011, sold over 7000 copies), 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., Selbu mittens: Norwegian history and knitting tradition brought to life. Selbu mittens are well known all over the world, instantly recognizable for their dramatic contrasts and intricate multi-color motifs. Anne B rdsg rd, born and raised in the village of Selbu, made it her mission to preserve the stunning patterns that have made her home famous. The result? The ultimate compendium for any Norwegian mitten enthusiast, produced in conjunction with a one-of-a-kind exhibition of gloves and mittens from Selbu at the Sverresborg Tr ndelag Folkemuseum. Now available in English for the first time since the original Norwegian publication, this gorgeous and inspiring resource features full-color photographs of both original Selbu mittens and painstaking reconstructions, plus hundreds of charts for dozens of different types of patterns, all firmly rooted in the heart of Selbu tradition. A thoroughly researched and illustrated account of the rich history of Selbu patterning. Pages upon pages of over 500 colorwork charts, organized according to the source of their inspiration. Complete patterns for 35 mittens and gloves from the original museum collection, with short biographies of the original designers. Or choose from an overflowing selection of motifs for palms, thumbs, cuffs, and more to create endlessly fascinating combinations, 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 Tr ndelag 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.
LC Classification NumberTT825.B373 2019
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- 17 Dec, 2019
Beautiful Book
Great history of Selbu mittens!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Mar, 2020
Super Resource!
I'm excited to have this wonderful resource.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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