Knit Nordic: 20 Contemporary Accessories Inspired by 4 Traditional Sweater Patterns

by Eline Oftedal

Overview

Traditional Nordic patterns have become all the rage, and this fashion-forward collection from designer Eline Oftedal offers a modern spin on four iconic Norwegian patterns: Marius, Voss, Setesdal, and Fana. Twenty contemporary projects range from an iPad and phone cover to a teddy bear and hot pants. Oftedal delves into the inspiration behind the designs, exploring their origins and worldwide appeal.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908449474
Publisher:	Collins & Brown
Publication date:	02/04/2014
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 13.00(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Knitting In Norway 8

Man us

All-day handbag 16

Racerback top 20

Hotpants 24

Maurice the teddy bear 28

Christmas stocking 34

Setesdal

iPad cover 40

necktie 44

Slippers 48

Wristwarmers 52

Beanie hat 56

Fana

Beret 62

Half-sweater 66

Sleeves 70

Cafetière cosy 74

Cup cosies 76

Voss

Toilet roll cover 82

Potholders 84

Snood 86

Cushion cover 88

iPhone cover 92

Techniques

Knitting In the round 96

Stranded Knitting 98

Working from charts 100

Specialist finishing techniques 102

General finishing techniques 106

Linings and fastenings 108

Abbreviations 110

Conversions 111

Acknowledgements 112

Interviews

Eline Oftedal has designed for Vogue Knitting, Plymouth yarns (UK) and The Knitter. She also sells her work on Ravelry and Etsy. She lives in Oslo where she is Head of International Operations for Lions Club Norway.