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Norwegian Mittens and Gloves

Over 25 Classic Designs for Warm Fingers and Stylish Hands
by Annemor Sundbo
Norwegian Mittens and Gloves: Over 25 Classic Designs for Warm Fingers and Stylish Hands. Trafalgar Square. 2011. c.158p. tr. from Norwegian by uncredited person. illus. ISBN 9781570764950. $24.95. FIBER CRAFTS
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Even nonknitters can recognize the classic Norwegian knitting style—the "ski sweater" featuring snowflakes, stylized flowers, and reindeers. Norwegian knitter and knitwear historian Sundbo is a recognized expert on Norwegian motifs, and this book introduces knitters to the storied history of Norwegian knitting, providing 28 patterns for mittens and gloves using classic motifs and techniques. While full directions for shaping the mittens are provided, knitters need to have basic knowledge of stranded knitting and knitting in the round—these topics are not covered.
VERDICT Stranded knitting is increasingly popular, as is folk knitting, and Sundbo's knowledge of her topic shines. Also, the small scale of mittens and gloves makes them an excellent starter project for knitters new to stranded knitting.
Reviewed by Nanette Donohue , Jul 01, 2012
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