Faroe Island Knits: Over 50 Traditional Motifs and 25 Projects from the North Atlantic
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570768633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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The special interest in textiles and artisan work has been passed from mother to daughter going back 4 generations. Letting people discover it in a new light, and thus, when knitting these historical patterns, honoring the artisans before our time. About the Author Svanhild Strøm, birth date 4/5/1979 Faroese, living in Dale in Norway Education: 2002 - Fashion designer and product developer– Danish academy of technology and design part-time working as the lead designer for the Norwegian knitwear company “Dale of N
Letting people discover it in a new light, and thus, when knitting these historical patterns, honoring the artisans before our time. Svanhild Strøm, birth date 4/5/1979 Faroese, living in Dale in Norway Education: 2002 - Fashion designer and product developer– Danish academy of technology and design part-time working as the lead designer for the Norwegian knitwear company “Dale of Norway”.Marjun Biskopst&osl
52 traditional Faroese designs come to life on hats, sweaters, ponchos, slippers, and more, in a unique and eye-catching trove for any knitter with an interest in the twists, turns, and hidden treasures of Nordic knitting history.. The Faroe Islands, located halfway between Norway and Iceland, are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. They have a rich and longstanding knitting tradition-knitting was once one of their largest export industries, as well as a dearly-loved pastime! Now, inspired by this bountiful heritage, knit designer Svanhild Strøm and her mother Marjun Biskopstø have brought contemporary style and classic Faroese motifs together in this striking collection of all-new patterns