Nordic Hands

"e;A vibrant volume of knitting, felting, and weaving projects that reflect what the author contends are the 'values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life.'"e; -Publishers WeeklyBy exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of Nordic crafts, you can enjoy extra-meaningful making!The twenty-five projects mix unusual and more-familiar patterns and techniques, ranging from danskbrogd pillows and monk's belt guest towels to knitted bags, rosemaling with wool, and a rug inspired by Icelandic terrain. - Peek into the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability. - For each value, create four to seven beautiful and thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving. - Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate). - Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few. - Twelve projects are felting or knitting; thirteen projects are weaving (rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, tablet, and finger weaving). The twenty-five projects include these and more:Nature- Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw- Felted Telemark BouquetCommunity- Rustic Linen Placemats- Monk's Belt Towels of WelcomeCraftsmanship- Knitted S lje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun- A Nordic Sweater for Your LaptopSustainability- Rags-to-Riches Rug- Cup Cozies to Go"e;Osterhaug's close connection to her heritage is palpable, and her accomplishments as a journalist, writer, and fiber artist earn this book a spot in any crafter's library as the resource on all things Nordic."e; Christine Jablonski, Handwoven