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The handknitted footwear of European folk cultures from Scotland to Greece to Estonia was the focus of Folk Socks, Bush's earlier book. To research her current book, she returned to Estonia to study its history, cultural traditions, and local knitting techniques and patterns. For centuries, the art of knitting played a significant part in the everyday life of Estonia, but as the country becomes more and more Westernized, knitting is in danger of dying out. Bush has done a great service in preserving the story of these traditions and teaching them to a new generation of knitters in the West. She pays particular attention to knitting techniques little known in the West such as the double-start cast-on, knitted-in braids, and the aptly named "Heart of a Blossom" toe finish. With 25 projects, all of them enchanting; highly recommended for large public and academic libraries and textile collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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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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A true cultural treasure chest,
By KaMaRa (Left Coast, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folk Knitting in Estonia (Paperback)
Anyone with an interest in nordic knitting patterns would be very wise to include this treasure trove in their library. The patterns are stunning and very knittable, even by a beginner like me. The variety in Estonian national costumes is stunning... naturally, knit mitts and stockings are an important part of this statement of identity. I was loath to give away the mitts and gloves I made... almost wanted to make an extra mitt or glove to frame and display in my own home. This is more than just knitting... it's creating art.
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Folk Knitting in Estonia,
By Linda S. Peterson (La Conner, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folk Knitting in Estonia (Paperback)
Nancy has done it again. Her book is a delight and a great "portable project" book. The illustrations, instructions, and patterns are very easy to follow and techniques are unique.
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Folk Knitting in Estonia:A Garland of Symbolism,
By Linda S. Peterson (La Conner, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folk Knitting in Estonia (Paperback)
Nancy Bush has done it again. She makes you feel like you are a part of the knitter's families in Estonia. Her illustrations and technique explanations are flawless and the patterns are unique and very easy to follow.
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