For nearly twenty years, Scandinavian knitting sensations Arne & Carlos have been delighting crafters around the world, using their unique sense of style to translate traditional Scandinavian designs into quirky, colorful, and endlessly fun projects of all kinds. But perhaps the most beloved example of their charm and versatility is the "Christmas ball": a cleverly small-scale and deceptively simple pattern that can be adapted to feature any color or combination of colors, any motif—including wintry classics like snowflakes, bows, and angels, and more ornate Scandinavian-inspired designs—and just right for decorating trees, tables, windows, and more! This fan-favorite collection features fast, fun knits perfect for handmade gifts, festive décor, and sharing the holiday spirit.
55 Christmas Balls to Knit
Colorful Festive Ornaments, Tree Decorations, Centerpieces, Wreaths, Window Dressings
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Release date
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781570767623
- File size: 36790 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781570767623
- File size: 36791 KB
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Languages
- English
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September 15, 2011
Norwegian knitwear designers Arne & Carlos have adapted a popular sideline of their business into patterns for hand knits. Their book includes short stories and images to provide snippets about Christmas and winter in Scandinavian countries, in addition to a charted dictionary of knitting motifs. There is basically one knitting pattern, the basic ball, and then variations on the designs. A mix of Fair Isle and duplicate stitch techniques, the motifs run the gamut of scenes of everyday life, abstracts, nature, and Christmas-specific. The charted patterns for the motifs could easily be adapted to other projects such as mittens. Recommended for advanced beginners comfortable with Fair Isle up to expert knitters, especially those curious about holiday traditions in other countries.
Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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