Susan Anderson-Freed

I bought this book based on the attractive colourwork patterns. Chickadees, nuthatches, cardinals, and more all beautifully rendered in knitting. What I failed to realize until I received the book and prepared to start knitting, was that for some reason the author was fixated on the idea that knitting mittens and gloves from fingertips to cuff was simple and easy. Consider for a moment these instructions: “Once all the fingers and the thumb have been knit for one glove, assemble the glove body.” That means you have to keep track of five tiny pieces, not lose them, remember which is which, and line them up in the right order. Challenging to impossible. It also seems that all fingers are the same circumference, which is not how fingers work; or else, despite over 50 years of reading knitting patterns, this one is beyond me. These are still gorgeous patterns, but I refuse to knit mittens and gloves upside down and the designer refuses to knit them any other way. Irreconcilable difference!… (mer)

Knit Gorgeous Colorwork Accessories in the Nordic Tradition!

Traditional Scandinavian and Icelandic designs are given new life in the projects found in Nordic Knitting Traditions. 25 projects feature original floral, star, feather and geometric motifs, all knit in fresh and modern colors. With a diverse collection of hats, tams, mittens, gloves, socks, knee-highs and legwarmers, you'll find plenty of jaw-dropping, colorful accessories to knit for yourself and the ones you love.

Inside:

Thoughtful construction and full-color charts make these designs easy to knit.
Variations for knitting mittens and gloves in two ways and lengthening socks into knee-highs, as well as fully charted alternative colorways, allow you to achieve customized looks.
"Complete the Look" instructions guide you to patterns that match, making it easy to create coordinating accessories.
Tips and tricks for sizing, construction and stress-free knitting help you knit items that will become family heirlooms.
Nordic Knitting Traditions celebrates the roots of stranded knitting with inspiring designs and elegant colorways. Start knitting your own piece of history today.… (mer)