Lettisch Stricken

Please note this book is only availabe in German!
Colorful, finely knitted mittens like from a picture book and home-knitted cuffs and wrist warmers like from grandmother's times: The traditional knitting art from Latvia delights with a variety of patterns deeply rooted in the country's history. Ieva Ozolina has collected the traditional Latvian knitting pattern that used to be passed on from grandmothers to the next generation in her book:

• Simple knitting pattern: Knit your own gloves with and without fingers, arm warmers and mittens in no time at all
• A variety of patterns from light knit patterns in black and white to fancy gloves with colorful pattern
• Practical size chart for knitting women's gloves and men's gloves
• Clever tips and tricks for knitting fingerless gloves and thumb knitting mittens

Self-knitted gifts - a Latvian tradition In Latvia, there is an affectionate custom of giving self-knitted mittens as wedding gifts - not only to the bride and groom, but also to all those who helped with the wedding preparations. In this regard, the knitting pattern have a special significance. What the various stars, suns and crosses mean is explained by author Ieva Ozolina in a bonus chapter. So if you've been initiated into the art of Latvian glove knitting, you'll never have to worry about gifts again. The colorful hand warmers, mittens and gloves can be made in a flash - with a little practice - and made to measure. No wonder that the mittens with their historical knitting pattern are still a typical part of winter clothing in Latvia. Christmas and the next winter are coming for sure - knit away!

• 144 pages

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