Estonian : Tagasi Traditsioonide Juurde - Moodsad Eesti Kudumid
German: Estnisch Stricken - Traditionelle Stricktechniken in modernen Designs
Estonian knitting is all about techniques, embellishment and regionality. Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to contemporary Estonian knitting. It includes 19 patterns, ranging from mittens to sweaters, that blend seamlessly with modern knitting styles. They are based on traditional Estonian techniques, but have a distinctive graphic touch by Aleks. The book makes traditional techniques accessible to everyone and builds a bridge between Estonian knitters and the international knitting community
Aleks Byrd – whose mother is Estonian Canadian and father American – is an illustrator and knitwear designer living in Bath, UK. She is particularly well-known as a moderniser of Estonian knitting traditions. Aleks has introduced techniques such as roosimine (an inlay technique that creates the look of embroidery) and vikkel (a twisted stitch pattern that creates a cable-like pattern) to knitters around the world.
Detailed, illustrated tutorials for 5 traditional Estonian knitting techniques
Both charts and written instructions provided
Hardback
Language: English (also available in Finnish)
Weight: Approx. 1080 g / 2.4 lb
205 x 270 x 27 mm
Printed in Latvia
Print only, no digital download code available. (but sold as pdf on publisher‘s website)
Available in English, Finnish (title: Neuleita Virosta – Päivitetyt perinnetekniikat), Estonian (title: Tagasi Traditsioonide Juurde - Moodsad Eesti Kudumid), and German (title: Estnisch Stricken - Traditionelle Stricktechniken in modernen Designs)
Learn more about the book and browse the patterns on Laine’s website.
Publication day: 20 May, 2022.
Available through lainemagazine.com and through stockists worldwide.