The distinctive and elegant designs of Nancy Bush’s Knitted Lace of Estonia are brought to life as Nancy offers valuable and unique techniques for making traditional and modern Estonian lace scarves and shawls. After a detailed discussion of the characteristics of the exquisite handknits , Nancy guides you in knitting a lace scarf with three edges: two traditional ones with garter border and sewn-on edge and a modern one with a picked-up edge. You’ll cherish these for years to come. With Knitted Lace of Estonia with Nancy Bush, you’ll learn:
• How to get started with the proper tools, cast-on methods, and information on the various shawl types and shaping
• How to read a lace chart and work your lace pattern, with tips for calculating your shawl’s center and edgings
• Various Estonian lace knitting techniques including the classic “nupp,” a simple bobble technique seen throughout Estonian lace
• How to plan an edging and finish your project with ease, including tips on blocking your shawl to make it look its best
•And more!
Nancy’s demonstrations include tips and advice to making Estonian shawl knitting successful. Her knowledge of and passion for Estonian lace knitting makes this complex art irresistible to adventurous knitters. Nancy Bush teaches workshops for guilds, shops, and at conferences
throughout the United States, Canada, and Northern Europe. She is the author of
Folk Socks, Folk Knitting in Estonia, Knitting on the Road, Knitting Vintage
Socks, and Knitted Lace of Estonia (all from Interweave). Nancy lives in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Item #: 10KN33
ISBN: 9781596683273
Run Time: Approx 60 minutes
# of Disks: 1
I love this DVD and the book, too. The history of the Estonian shawls is fascinating, and the techniques are lovely. After watching this DVD I think I could actually make one of these shawls! Nancy has a very calm and informative teaching style, which makes learning from her very easy -- even on one of these intricate shawls! Both the DVD and the book are worth every penny I spent on them! Highly recommended for those who love the look of these shawls, and for those who are interested in this aspect of knitting history.
I thought I couldn't Knit!
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I thought I couldn't knit, but lusted after one of these gorgeous shawls and scarves. My mind could not grasp the static pictures in books that showed how to do the stitches. I got the DVD 3 months ago, and I am now on my second project. I really can do it! The DVD enabled me to replay each stitch over and over while I copied her hand motions. Many practice swatches later to perfect the stitches, and I started my first scarf. I am doing the second now, and it gets easier and easier each row. I never could have accomplished this graceful and elegant style of knitting without the DVD. Many thanks!
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