Swedish Handknits: A Collection of Heirloom Designs

by Sue Flanders, Janine Kosel

Swedish Handknits is a collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, headbands, and bags, all inspired by the historic textiles housed at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Institute was the first to host the successful Bohus knitting exhibit in America, so it's fitting that their world-class textile collection provides the inspiration for these designs. As in the authors' Norwegian Handknits , vintage photographs of Swedish immigrants, recipes, and photos of the artifacts that inspired the designs will be included, along with a short history of knitting in Sweden. Bohus, twined knitting, and Swedish mittens are some of the many techniques featured in the book.

Genres: Knitting

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Minnesinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply gorgeous designs, another "keeper" from the '3 Kittens' yarn shop (MN) ladies. Like their Norwegian knits book, this also includes historical background info. A traat for those of Swedish heritage. Written, photographed and published here in Minnesota.

[Stefanie Girard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the patterns in this book! They are so cute and I love the colors!

[Cayenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome. I bought this not only for the neat patterns, but also for the history and information about Swedish knitting.