Name/Title
Viking patterns for knitting : inspiration and projects for today's knitterEntry/Object ID
TT825.L37 2000Description
Viking Patterns for Knitting is the result of years of research by Swedish knitwear designer Elsebeth Lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on Viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation (which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater), she has adapted these richly intricate knots and braids into gorgeous, fully modern garment designs. The 14 knitting projects include a hooded sweater with interlaced half-hitches; a cardigan with delicate figure-eight knots; an elegant tunic with serpentine ropework; and father-and-son pullovers inspired by rune stones. Sixty motifs are clearly presented in pictures, text, and charts, including the entire runic alphabet and a striking collection of Viking artifacts.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Mathew YanchukNotes
Gift of Matthew Yanchuk, April 2024.Lexicon
Search Terms
decoration and ornament, viking, knitting--patterns, sweatersBook Details
Author
Elsebeth LavoldIllustrator
Per Erik BerglundPublication Translator
Robin Orm HansenPublisher
Trafalgar Square BooksDate Published
1998ISBN
9781570761379Notes
Length: 128