Crafts & Hobbies

Three hundred years ago, Norwegian fishermen went to sea no matter the wind or weather—and they needed warm, comfortable, durable sweaters to protect them from the cold while they worked. Now, photographs and documentation of surviving examples have been brought together to form the foundation for this collection: timeless traditional patterning applied to modern styling and shaping, for a selection of sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens, vests, and more, for men and women, rooted deeply in the rich tapestry of Norwegian history.

• Learn the stories behind traditional handmade knitwear: who made it, the lives they lived, and where and how it was used
• Explore techniques including stripes, blocks, lice, ribbing, cabling, and more
• Adapt reimagined designs to your own style—pullover or cardigan, buttons or zipper, scoop neck or boat neck, in any combination

Maja Karlsson—an experienced and beloved knit designer, and the author of Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns and Maja's Swedish Mittens—is back with an all-new selection of toe-tapping socks you won't be able to resist! Knitting socks is fun and fast, and there's no limit to the possibilities: from easy single-color socks that keep it simple for beginners to beautifully complex designs for the sock veteran, there's something in this collection for everyone. Kick-start your sock skills with technical tips to help with shaping and finishing; follow along with step-by-step instructions and charts; and fall in love with Maja's endlessly inspirational designs, drawing from the natural world, traditional motifs, and the deeply-rooted cultural history of Sweden.

• Socks for multiple skill levels, in a wide variety of colors and styles
• Easy-to-follow tips and explanations of sock-knitting techniques
• Gorgeous full-color photographs brimming over with inspiration for the sock-loving knitter

The best of Nina Granlund Sæther’s designs, drawing on a wealth of traditional Norwegian patterning.

Nina Granlund Sæther—the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway—is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for breathing fresh life into Norwegian textile history. Now, she’s brought together a selection of her personal favorites from her previous titles, plus a handful of brand-new patterns, in this one-of-a-kind collection of two-of-a-kind projects: over 40 patterns for both mittens and socks, inspired by traditional designs from every corner of Norway.

• Discover tips and tricks for casting on, binding off, heel shaping, working multi-color stranded knitting, finishing mittens and socks successfully, and more
• Explore a wide variety of techniques and stitches, including ribbing, lace and openwork, cables, two-color knitting, and braids
• Learn about handcrafting traditions and patterns from all over Norway

The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that’s instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden’s leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique’s fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs—plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 22 designs for garments and accessories, with pattern panels of varying size and complexity
• A pattern library of traditional motifs ranging from edgings for cuffs and necklines to classic Nordic stars and eight-petaled roses
• Technical tips and easy-to-follow explanations to help you decide how to arrange Fair Isle patterns, understand what ribbing and texture will do to the overall look of a design, and use colors and contrast to their maximum effect

A wealth of stylish patterns, inspired by the textile history of Norway.

One of the oldest textile factories in Norway, Salhus Tricotagefabrik (1859-1989) operated outside Bergen for over 130 years, producing thousands of sweaters and other durable everyday clothes such as wool and cotton underwear and woolen socks. The technical limitations of the knitting machines of the day gave rise to timeless geometric motifs with strikingly distinctive features―motifs which inspired some of Norway’s best-loved knit designers to come together and create this striking collection of all-new contemporary handknit garments, now translated into English for the first time.

• A detailed introduction to Salhus Tricotagefabrik
• Sweaters, jackets, skirts, home décor, and more, for children and adults
• The best of both worlds: bold, dynamic, fashionably retro designs, and flattering contemporary shaping and cut!
• Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions, with patterns that include both complex finishing for veterans and simpler raglan shaping
• Featuring designs from Birger Berge, Kristin Wiola Ødegård, Siv Dyvik, Berit Løkken, and others

TAKE YOUR KNITTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Domino knitting has taken the crafting world by storm, with its flexible modular structure—easy-to-join squares, combined and recombined—and boundless design potential. Now, Vivian Høxbro, a Danish knitting expert with decades of design experience, takes the principles of domino knitting and applies them anew, with striking, dynamic results.

Dive into quick, straightforward lessons for knitting endlessly adaptable design elements, one for each of eight classic, fundamental shapes that can be worked in repeating rows to create just about anything. From stripes to squares, circles to shells, learn the basic shaping technique with a practice swatch, and then test your skills with dramatic designs, including jackets, vests, shawls, scarves, pillow covers, and more! Includes step-by-step instructions for each fundamental shape, with accompanying full-color photographs.

Kari Hestnes has been a knit designer for almost 40 years—and she's a perennial fan favorite for her focus on gorgeous details and stunning embellishment, her flattering garment shaping, and her playful, vivid use of color. Now, she's revisited those four decades of challenging and endlessly rewarding work in order to bring together the best of the best, in one extraordinary collection: classic cabling, dynamic textures, and brilliant multicolor patterns for sweaters, cardigans, and tops, all featuring Hestnes's inimitable style and characteristic aesthetic flourishes.

• Patterns using a variety of techniques and design elements, with instructions included for a minimum of five sizes
• Full-color photographs of each project—plus additional nature photos were taken by Kari herself
• Decades of timeless design inspiration, now available in English for the first time

Renowned weaving expert Tina Ignell (Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave, Favorite Rag Rugs, Simple Weaves) turns her attention to the deceptively simple and endlessly adaptable category of plain weaves, in this exhaustive overview of techniques, sample projects, and inspirational possibilities. Combine a wide variety of materials, setts, beats, and other effects with just two shafts—though sometimes four is preferred for the sake of space—and you'll be astounded by the technical complexity, visual and textural effects, and stunning pattern styles you can achieve.

• Project photographs as close to "actual size" as possible, to allow a true-to-life look at pattern structure and threading
• Descriptions, instructions, and tips for dyeing, finishing, specialty techniques—everything necessary to master plain weave from start to finish
• Variations including open rep with weft showing, using a fan reed, weaving in pleats and other textures, ikat and other patterned dyeing techniques, knotted paper yarn, and more

Granny squares are a crochet classic for a reason: they're colorful, quick to work, and fun to make! But the true potential of these dependable design standbys comes in the infinite possibilities offered by their patterning—and the manner in which they're combined. Here, Swedish crochet innovator and graphic designer Maria Gullberg explores a whole new side to the familiar squares, demonstrating how to create fresh, exciting projects by working and joining grannies in clever new ways to form fascinating textures, eye-catching color effects, and more!

• Step-by-step instruction in stitches from foundation chain to treble crochet.
• Guidance in where and how to swap colors as you work.
• Tips and techniques for working, finishing, and joining granny squares.
• Dozens of adaptable and brilliantly patterned designs that create compelling, dramatic visual effects.

The Textile Museum in Blönduós in northern Iceland houses a unique and fascinating collection of handknit Icelandic mittens, dating back centuries. Now, Guðrun Hannele Hentinnen, an expert with a degree in textile studies—and the owner of a yarn shop located in Reykjavík—has reconstructed patterns and charts based on those historical examples, and breathed new life into a stunning selection of mittens and gloves for the modern knitter.

From design concept to choice of materials, draft and tie-up to completed weave, understand the ins and outs of modern handweaving, guided by experts in the craft. Arianna Funk and Miriam Parkman are professional weavers, textile artists, and teachers, and with the help of sketching prompts to spark creativity and sample weaving drafts, they explore the process of developing a weave from beginning to end—whether you want a sturdy, utilitarian textile or a decorative hanging for the wall, or anything in between—and give all weavers the tools and the confidence to weave their way.

Bring joy, color, and style into your life with this exceptional collection! Celebrated designer Bente Presterud took a deep dive into the comprehensive pattern archives of Rauma Garn, a respected Norwegian yarn company founded in 1927; she chose dozens of her best finds to form this curated compilation. Featuring fashionable, comfortable, visually striking garments and accessories of all shapes and sizes, this selection of the best of Rauma's decades-deep treasure trove is creative inspiration no knitter should be without.

Anne Bårdsgård grew up in Selbu, and has always had a close relationship with her hometown and its rich knitting history—her relentless interest in the traditional mittens that made Selbu famous worldwide became the groundwork for her first book, the stunning all-in-one historical reference, design compendium, and mitten pattern guide Selbu Mittens. Now, she's delved into the wider realm of sweaters, cardigans, socks, and hats, with this companion collection: over 450 motifs that can be adapted and combined using any of the foundational garment patterns included, based on extensive and thorough documentation of photographs, drawings, and preserved samples of historical knitted items from Selbu. The result is a unique and unequaled look into the traditional knitting culture of the Selbu region—and an endlessly inspiring pattern resource.

• Dive into a comprehensive survey of decades of design work by professional knitters whose work was exported and sold worldwide
• Choose from among the basic patterns for multiple garment types, and pick your favorite motifs from a carefully organized library of hundreds
• Embrace the local knitting tradition that sparked an entire home industry, with a pattern reference guide unlike any other

Designer and weaving expert Åsa Pärson and professional textile curator Amica Sundström have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed for—both inspiration and essential guidebook, for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging sample projects, in-depth discussions of techniques and materials, review of cloth textures and types, and explanations of weaving methods and levels of quality.

• Try out sample projects ranging from the elegantly simple to the increasingly complex, covering a wide range of weaving techniques
• Understand the principles behind the arrangement and preparation of the loom
• Learn about weaving tools of all shapes and sizes, and how to use them
• Discover the differences between various fibers and fabric types, and their looks, feels, and visual effects
• And so much more!

Dozens of knitting patterns for sleeping and swaddling from a Norwegian designer.

In so many ways, handknit blankets are the perfect projects: They can welcome newborns to the world, settle tired toddlers down for afternoon naps, or just let busy parents know you're thinking of them. This comprehensive collection of soft, sweet patterns is a wonderful place to find inspiration. With dozens of designs—ranging in size from snuggly cuddle bags to complete child-sized bedspreads, and including a variety of colors, styles, and difficulty levels—there's something here to offer every family warmth and comfort.

Birger Berge is a study in apparent contradictions: he's a trained historian ... and an Instagram star—a trend-setting contemporary knitter ... who's deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins. Berge learned to knit as a child from his mother and grandmother, and for him handcrafts have become a source of comfort and creative energy, and a well of endless inspiration. Now, he combines his own distinctly modern style, a love of contrasts and dynamic color combinations, and the classic beauty of Norwegian patterning in a collection of gorgeous knitwear designs freshly adapted for an American knitting audience.

• Eye-catching and varied knitting projects, including sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, mittens, and home décor and accessories
• Striking, wearable garments for women and men, featuring timeless motifs in vivid colors and compelling combinations
• Beautiful full-color photographs, easy-to-read charts—and Birger Berge's characteristic attention to detail and flair for composition, indulged to the fullest

Nina Granlund Sæther has captivated knitters intrigued by the textile history of Norway, with deep dives into the rich pattern traditions for both mitten- and sock-knitting that have formed in various regions of the country. Now she expands her scope to knitwear of all kinds, including shawls, sweaters, cardigans, hats, and more, in this brand-new collection. With her trademark attention to detail and patience for painstaking reproduction of knitted patterns, based on archival photographs and examples preserved in museum collections, Nina guides readers through the history and origins of each design, in a fascinating step-by-step tour of Norwegian knitting tradition no knitter should be without.

Inside, you'll find:

• A wide variety of styles and techniques, including colorwork, relief stitch, openwork, cabling, and more
• Adaptable patterns for men and women in sizes from S to XXL
• Tips and tricks covering multiple knitting skills, including working in multiple colors, finishing necklines and sweater edges, and picking up and completing thumbs and heels
• A deeper understanding of Scandinavian knitting history—and of the living cultural traditions that follow in its footsteps today

Over 30 exquisitely adapted patterns from the timeless Norwegian classic by Annichen Sibbern Bøhn. A fully translated facsimile edition of the original 1929 book is included within this lovely package!

Contemporary style and fresh modern colors meet classic Norwegian knitting patterns in this magnificent collection! Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's timeless and beloved Norwegian Knitting Patterns, first published in 1929, has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration for knitters around the world for decades—and now, working from Bøhn's original set of charts, knit designer Wenche Roald has created brilliant, vividly rejuvenated patterns for everything from wrist warmers to sweaters, mittens to baby blankets, for children and adults.

But that's not all: included in a slip pocket at the rear of the book is a fully translated facsimile edition of Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's 1929 classic. It includes the original foreword and introduction, and all of Bøhn's pattern charts and black-and-white photographs as they first appeared.

Dive in and explore as what's old is made new again, in a stunning pattern compendium no knitter should be without!

Swedish knitting phenom Ivar Asplund learned how to work cables from his grandmother and was smitten right away—such marvelously intricate designs, and yet at their heart the underlying principles were so simple. A few stitches trading places here and there, and suddenly flowing braids, interwoven figures of eight, or classic x-and-o patterns came to life before his eyes.

In this compelling collection, available for the first time in English with US terminology and measurements, Asplund invites knitters to join him in exploring the possibilities, combining his grandmother's well-loved lessons in time-tested cabling techniques with the exquisite simplicity of modern Scandinavian style:

• Over 20 projects, ranging from sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos to scarves, wrist warmers, and hats–for children and adults.
• Attractive patterns showing off a balance of historic and modern elements, designed for superior fit.
• Step-by-step pattern instructions to guide novice cablers through straightforward reversible projects and eye-catching cable repeats.
• Larger, more complex garments with multiple cable patterns to let veterans test their skills.
• A tutorial section that explains the fundamentals of working and combining cables in any design to achieve a variety of striking effects.

The classic elegance of lace knitting is undeniably eye-catching—and daunting, at first glance! But now, Denise Samson, popular Scandinavian designer and author of Ponchos to Knit and The Cable Knitter's Guide, is back with an all-new helpful handbook perfect for crafters who want to take their knitting to the next level. Translated from the original Norwegian for the first time and adapted for an American knitting audience, with sample swatches photographed in full color and easy-to-read charts, this indispensable guide puts the beauty and intricacy of lace knitting and openwork at your fingertips.

• Dive into the history behind stunning lace knitting techniques.
• Review the fundamentals of chart-reading, blocking, and choosing your tools and materials.
• Discover 40 openwork patterns, introduced to you step-by-step.
• Explore full-color photographs, charts, and instructions that guide you from the deceptively simple to the beautifully intricate.
• Exercise your newfound mastery with 30 gorgeous designs for garments, accessories, and furnishings―from socks, scarves, and hats to napkins, pillows, and coverlets.

Single-color relief-stitch patterns in a rare and singular Scandinavian style. 

From a little-known chapter of knitting history comes the Danish “night sweater”—part of women's traditional dress in the 1800s, these sweaters have long been overlooked in surveys of Scandinavian handcrafting and design. But now celebrated Danish knitting expert Vivian Høxbro has brought together diligent research, comprehensive charts, and her own painstaking efforts to reconstruct these carefully-preserved garments to create a unique collection of single-color relief patterns. Knitted, purled, and crossed stitches form hundreds of classic star motifs, edgings, horizontal and vertical pattern panels, and striking “traveling stitch” designs—with descriptions, explanations, and instructions now available in English for the first time. 

• Learn the history of night sweaters in Denmark, with a rundown of special techniques and regional knitting practices.

• Dive into a neatly-organized library of 200 charts for motifs of all kinds.

• Follow step-by-step instructions as you reconstruct traditional Danish sweaters in contemporary sizes.

• Work traditionally-inspired patterns for a stole, top, tunic, and more.

• Or use these motifs, edgings, and decorative panels in projects of your own design.

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.

Expert knitters—and longtime dog enthusiasts—Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are famous for knowing exactly what to give dog lovers who knit, which we all discovered in their bestselling book Knit Your Own Dog. Now, they’re back with even more ways to knit a new best friend, or show the world the kind of canine pal you favor. Dogs on Sweaters features patterns for 18 popular dog breeds, as well as designs for comfortable, stylish sweaters that are perfect for featuring them. And don’t worry if your pup is a rare breed or a delightful mutt—Muir and Osborne have you covered, providing instructions for customizing a dog pattern all your own.

• Projects can be shaped and styled to suit men, women, and children.
• Add words, initials, or your favorite dog’s name!
• Work dog-adorned accessories like hats and scarves, a baby blanket, and even a charming dog coat.
• Choose from patterns for Labradors, Beagles, Dalmatians, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Labradoodles, Jack Russells, Border Collies, West Highland Terriers, Dachshunds, and more!
• Or learn how to adapt whichever pattern comes closest to suit your four-legged best friend.