Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns

by Helene Magnusson

Includes 26 beautiful garments and accessories, taking as inspiration traditional Icelandic rose-pattern designs. This charming, stylish and colourful collection includes sweaters, waistcoats, hats, scarves and gloves for the whole family. A section on the history of rose patterns offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of Icelanders and a techniques section illustrates all you need to know to create these designs.

Genres: Knitting

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2009

About the author

Hélène Magnússon is an Icelandic knit and fashion designer, the author of many publications about traditional Icelandic knitting and the organizer/guide of Hiking and Knitting tours in Iceland. Hélène believes that the best way to preserve traditions is to give them a new life.
More about her on: http://www.icelandicknitter.com

Reviews

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Colorwork

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just pretty pictures, but it also has its directions on how to adapt the old style patterns in a fashion that will work. More of an idea book than a pattern collection.

[Lydia Chiang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

[Jaq · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of wonderful patterns.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting for all knitters, or for anyone interested in Iceland. The author does a wonderful job incorporating Icelandic culture with the knitting known exclusively to the country. Excellent patterns and photos, too.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait to make something from this book - it is such an innovative book! The motifs use intarsia in amazing ways.

[Tonileg · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has several sweater patterns that I would wear and make, but there was a lot of cross motif designs that are reminiscent to the 'Swiss' flag.
3 stars