This design was inspired by the lovely triangular scarves that were made in Haapsalu,Estonia in the 1930’s. This style of scarf was usually small, worn around the neck or over the head.

This beret uses the interesting technique of tvåändsstickning, Swedish for two-end or twined knitting. It is usually worked in the round and is a technique that has been used for mittens,socks and, traditionally, sleeves of jackets. It creates a very warm, thick knitted fabric, perfect

Vaikne Kallas (Quiet Shore) is the name of a lovely street in Haapsalu, a place to walk and to enjoy the quiet town and a view of the water. This pattern was inspired by the Sofia pattern from Haapsalu, Estonia. This lace pattern was found in the UKU archives (a craft co-operative) in the 1970’s and is attributed to Haapsalu knitter Sinaida Sõe...

Pattern was originally included in Year of Lace - December 2008.

This shawl was originally planned for Nancy’s book, Knitted Lace of Estonia, but space was tight. The central heart motif was designed in the 1930s in Haapsalu, Estonia where it decorated a shawl that was given to the film diva. This modern pattern is similar to those knit in Estonia today.