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Lavold is a Swedish knitwear designer who combines her interest in archaeology of the Viking period with her delight in patterned, structured knitting to produce the 14 projects in this book, including jackets, cardigans, pullovers, caps, socks, and mittens. More than simply a pattern book, this work provides valuable insight into the mind and methods of a master designer as she analyzes Viking artifacts and adapts their essence to knitting. For each pattern, photographs and charts of knitted motifs are shown adjacent to line drawings and photos of the Viking designs that inspired them. This is a "high-end" knitting-pattern book of classic garments that will appeal to experienced knitters looking for projects at once challenging and fascinating. Highly recommended for large public libraries and academic textile collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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In Viking Patterns for Knitting, ancient Nordic ornamentation has been translated into an exquisite array of designs for knitters. Featuring 14 projects, clear instructions and charts, inspiring color photos, and 60 Viking motifs.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A Lovely Book for a Specialized Audience, Jui 10 2004

Par	Rebecca Haden (Fayetteville, AR) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I love this book, and have made several projects using the patterns. But it is not a book for every knitter, and certainly not for the new or casual knitter. For one thing, much of the book is taken up with archaeological discussion -- interesting, but those who buy the book just for the patterns may not feel they're getting their money's worth. Second, you really have to learn new skills to use it. I am a very experienced knitter, and can use both charts and traditionally-written directions, but it took me a while to grasp this new system (I wrote the code for the charts onto the page of each chart I used, and that helped). And, third, the sweaters themselves are not adaptable, simple, sized for everyone, or even necessarily suited for daily wear. All are very special, unusual designs -- the ball gowns of the sweater world -- and friends will say "Oh, you're wearing your Viking sweater!" every time you do.
That said, let me also say that I submerged myself in Viking knitting for months after buying this book. The stitch patterns are like Aran cables, but they do not go from the top to the bottom in the usual way. Lavold has figured out how to get cables to twine all over the place -- even into medallion-ish closed shapes. I practiced the techniques and designs on slippers and hats and other small projects before attempting a sweater, and found them very usable for alll kinds of projects. If you knit enough to adapt patterns, you will find that the Viking designs will add interest to many other projects and patterns. And if you are a medium-sized person with dramatic tastes, you will love the sweaters, too.
There are more than 14 projects altogether, including a cushion and afghan, one child's sweater, some coats, unisex and women's sweaters, and a number of smaller things like hats, socks, and mittens. All are beautiful and unusual.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 A cable knitter's dream, Janv. 10 2004

Par	"crmiller6" (NYC) - Voir tous mes commentaires

I can't help but echo much of what others have said-- the designs are gorgeous, Lavold's historical research is impressive and thorough, the directions are occasionally confusing and not for beginners-- but for an experienced cable knitter, this last is less of an issue than others have made it out to be.

True, these are challenging designs. Even Frode, probably the simplest sweater design in the book, requires the knitter to juggle three cable designs simultaneously (one with a 36-row repeat, two [mirroring each other] with a 32-row repeat). Yet the pattern directions for front and back don't even require armhole shaping, and the unadorned sleeves are the simplest I've seen. The sweater isn't "simplicity itself," as the pattern instructions claim, but the finished product is a comfortable and flattering weekend-ish sweater.

An important point that I think no one else has mentioned is that the more fitted sweaters (the ones that don't double as coats) tend to run small and would need to be adapted for XL+ sizing.

If you've done some cable knitting in the past, are accustomed to following charts, and are experienced enough to know that many knitting patterns require some commonsense adaptation, you'll find nothing to fear here. Well worth the money just for the dozens of cable patterns.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Gorgeous cables - a must have for your library!, Nov. 22 2003

Par	Jody Pirrello (Philly Suburbs, NJ) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

Oh my! What a gorgeous book. Elsebeth has really done her homework. The hardest part about owning this book is deciding which project to start next. I was in my local yarn store a few weeks ago and everyone who worked there was drooling over the designs. They're that special.

The author has come up with quite a nice way to increase stitches in the middle of the garment. If you're a less-experienced knitter I'd recommend you play with this a bit before trying it in an actual garment. It's not hard so don't be intimidated! I started out by making one cable into a pillow. She has a gorgeous cable the continues around corners and frames a pillow beautifully.

This book is as much a coffee table book and history book as it is a pattern book. Lavold details each new cable with explanations of its origin and what it meant as well as pics of it carved in stone and on antique pieces.

If you're new to knitting or have tons of experience this book is for you!

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Great Knitting Book
The sweaters are beautiful. I just got the book, and I immediately had to order yarn for two sweaters plus the accessories, which is not typical of me at all. Read more

Publi� le Mai 8 2003 par Wendy Thompson

5.0�toiles sur 5 Best collection of cable designs I've seen in 40 years!
I thought this book would be another pretty book about knitting. Was I surprised! Not only has the author done her homework as far as researching her subject, she has supplied... Read more

Publi� le Janv. 7 2003 par Mme. Defarge

4.0�toiles sur 5 beautiful and interesting book
The patterns are beautiful with some unusual construction,including several interesting hats, pillows, and mittens in addition to gorgeous sweaters. Read more

Publi� le Avril 30 2002

5.0�toiles sur 5 Truly Remarkable Book!
This has been a most welcome addition to my library of knitting patterns. I suppose my knitting skills would be considered intermediate, and I've found the book to be very user... Read more

Publi� le Sep 26 2001 par James trippe

4.0�toiles sur 5 Nothing Nordic (stranded) about it; but still inspirational
When most people think of Nordic or Norwegian sweaters, they think of classic, multi-colored designs with snowflakes and reindeer. Read more

Publi� le Mars 31 2001 par Carol Peterson Hennekens

5.0�toiles sur 5 A Knitting Breakthrough
I have knit for years and done tons of Aran knitting, but never could have dreamed up the knots Lavold shows in this book. Read more

Publi� le Mars 21 2001

5.0�toiles sur 5 Viking symbols in 3 -D
this is a fascinating book for anyone interested in Viking mythology and knitting.The patterns use intricate cables in a variety of yarn thicknesses and the instructions are clear... Read more

Publi� le Mars 19 2001 par hberg@tassie.net.au

5.0�toiles sur 5 A "Must Have" for Aran-style Knitters.
Viking Patterns for Knitting by Elsebeth Lavold is a book long overdue for those of us in love with Aran-style knitting emphasizing textured garments (knit, purl, cables, twisted... Read more

Publi� le D�c 14 2000 par jvmeadows

4.0�toiles sur 5 Inspiration for the designer
In "Viking Patterns for Knitting", author Elsebeth Lavold presents 54 unique cable patterns she created based on extensive research into Viking ornamentation. Read more

Publi� le Mai 16 2000 par Sara Benson

5.0�toiles sur 5 Excellent
Eslebeth Lavold has done extensive research on Viking designs and it shows in this book. The patterns in the book look much more complicated than they really are. Read more

Publi� le Avril 16 2000 par knitwhit

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