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Cable Knits from Nordic Lands: Knitting Beauty and Ingenuity in Over 20 Unique Patterns by Ivar Asplund
Cable Knits from Nordic Lands: Knitting Beauty and Ingenuity in Over 20 Unique Patterns by Ivar Asplund
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Cable Knits from Nordic Lands: Knitting Beauty and Ingenuity in Over 20 Unique Patterns by Ivar Asplund
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
US SRP: $24.95 US
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: October 01, 2019
Physical Info: 0.6" H x 11.0" L x 8.3" W (1.65 lbs) 160 pages
Swedish knitting phenom Ivar Asplund learned how to work cabling 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, Asplund invites knitters to join him in exploring the possibilities, combining his grandmother's well-loved lessons in classic and time-tested cable knitting techniques with the elegant simplicity of contemporary Scandinavian design.
You'll find over 20 projects, ranging from sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos to scarves, wrist warmers, and hats--for children and adults--that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements, as well as superior fit. Step-by-step pattern instructions guide novice cablers through straightforward reversible projects and eye-catching cable repeats; veterans can test their skills on larger, more complex garments with multiple cable panels; and a tutorial section explains the fundamentals of working and combining cables in any design to achieve a variety of striking effects.
Ivar Asplund grew up in southern Sweden, his grandmother taught him how to knit when he was five years old (40 years ago!). He moved to Uppsala in his late teens for university studies and after graduating spent some time traveling abroad. Today he lives near Stockholm and works at a yarn store where he teaches knitting.
Review Quote:
"Knits for many sizes and ages are represented, from a playful children's poncho to a man's figure-eights vest. Valuable instructions are bundled at book's end: techniques, sample patterns, choosing materials. Tangled weaves make for striking knits." --Barbara Jacobs, Booklist
