Faroe Island Knits - by Svanhild Strom & Marjun Biskopsto (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The Faroes have a deeply rooted knitting culture and are perhaps at the top of the world when it comes to the number of knitting clubs. It is the authors desire with this book to awaken an interest in Faroese knitting motifs, to increase appreciation of wool as a natural material, and to spread our cultural heritage. Most of all, to keep the Nordic knitting patterns alive to honor all the work of previous generations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The rich and fascinating pattern traditions of the Faroe Islands, at your fingertips.</b> <p>The Faroe Islands, a far-flung archipelago lying halfway between Norway and Iceland, have a rich and longstanding knitting tradition--knitting was once one of their largest export industries, as well as a dearly-loved pastime. 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 patterns, now available in English at last. 52 traditional Faroese designs come to life in a unique and eye-catching trove for any knitter with an interest in the twists, turns, and hidden treasures of Nordic knitting history.</p> <ul> <li>Learn about the traditions and culture of these fascinating islands</li> <li>Follow the footsteps of each motif through folk history, painstaking documentation, and living memory</li> <li>Discover the beauty and flexibility of traditional patterning</li> <li>Knit hats, sweaters, tunics, jackets, socks, slippers and more, including designs for men and women, children and adults</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The non-knitter peeking over my shoulder as I was reading this book said, "that is a beautiful book", and he is right. It feels like a coffee-table visual travelogue to the Faroe Islands, and paging through it is delicious. Both for the landscapes and the knitwear. --<strong><i>Knitty.com</i></strong><br><br>This beautiful book by mother Strøm and daughter Biskopstø honors the traditional knitwear of the Faroe Islands... experienced knitters will enjoy working with patterns that are both beautiful and historic. <strong><i>--Publishers Weekly</i></strong><br><br>"Even experienced knitters will scratch their heads over the differences in colorwork traditions from all the cold places around the world. So we can thank this Faroese mother/daughter team for helping us decipher the dazzling knitting culture of their North Atlantic islands. ... <i>Faroe Island Knits</i> presents more than two dozen modern items you'll love to show off. The knee-length cardigans, thigh-high tunics, sumptuous turtlenecks, and handsome fisherman sweaters for men and women straddle that special place between folk art and fashion."--<b><i>Vogue Knitting</i></b><br><br>Styles that would get you noticed in the pages of this magazine...will have you vacillating between flight reservations and a kilo or three of yarn.<strong><i>--Vogue Knitting</i></strong><br><br>"Feels like a coffee-table visual travelogue to the Faroe Islands, and paging through it is delicious. Both for the landscapes and the knitwear!"--<b>Knitty.com</b><br>
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