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In Estonia, knitted gloves, mittens, and socks are traditional symbols, gifts, and dowries. American knitters can finally learn the traditions behind Estonian knitting and the techniques necessary to recreate it. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide readers through unfamiliar techniques. Detailed instructions for 25 gloves, mittens, and socks plus charts for traditional lace and multicolored patterns are included. A brief history of Estonia itself and a section on the folk culture provide a background to the technical instructions.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The patterns and explanations in this book are, as one would expect from Nancy Bush, excellent and inspiring. The book is a good mixture of actual patterns and the history of knitting in Estonia, with good photographs. the patterns are all for socks and gloves, which are lovely small projects on which to try out the various different techniques described. I have used it a lot and thoroughly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has some really nice patterns, but the bit I found most useful was the techniques section, which has some interesting methods for decorative cast ons I hadn't seen before, and were very well explained.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Folk Knitting in Estonia
11 July 2000
Format:Paperback
Nancy has done it again. Her book is a delight and a great "portable project" book. The illustrations, instructions, and patterns are very easy to follow and techniques are unique.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Folk Knitting in Estonia:A Garland of Symbolism
11 July 2000
Format:Paperback
Nancy Bush has done it again. She makes you feel like you are a part of the knitter's families in Estonia. Her illustrations and technique explanations are flawless and the patterns are unique and very easy to follow.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This should be in your knitting library!
24 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
First, and most importantly for a pattern book: the patterns work! After completing several of the delightful small projects in this book focused on mittens and socks, I am deeply impressed with the quality of the designs, the care that was put into the illustrations, especially for special stitches, and the reliability of the yarn recommendations.
The book also gives a delightful overview of Estonian culture and the history of knitting in this baltic Nation. The patters are a great balance of traditional pieces and some very fanciful adaptations. This is clearly not for complete beginners in knitting, but not all the projects are highly complicated, so there is no need to shy away, either.
The book also gives a delightful overview of Estonian culture and the history of knitting in this baltic Nation. The patters are a great balance of traditional pieces and some very fanciful adaptations. This is clearly not for complete beginners in knitting, but not all the projects are highly complicated, so there is no need to shy away, either.
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