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Folk Knitting In Estonia: A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique
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Price: $24.95
Item #:
795
ISBN: 978-1-883010-43-0
120 pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 X 9
Nancy Bush spent several months in Estonia talking with knitters and unearthing the fascinating history of the craft and the country. In addition to the rich cultural history, Nancy shares traditions and techniques that are unique to the knitting from this region. Clearly illustrated step-by-step instruction for techniques that will be new to most American knitters insure success. Included are charts for traditional lace and multicolored patterns typical of Estonian knitting. Instructions for twenty-five gloves, mittens, and socks, both historic and contemporary, that use these traditional patterns, round out this extraordinary work.
Nancy Bush found her way to traditional knitting techniques and uses of ethnic patterns via a degree in Art History and post-graduate studies in color design and weaving in San Francisco and Sweden.
She has published articles and designs in many magazines including Interweave Knits. She has been the knitting contributor to PieceWork magazine and is currently a member of the editorial advisory panel.
Nancy teaches workshops in the United States and abroad. She owns The Wooly West, a mail order yarn business in Salt Lake City, Utah.