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Knits from Northern Lands: 20 projects inspired by traditional knitting techniques from the Scottish Isles to Scandinavia

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Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian, Nordic and Celtic regions, this book contains 20 charming and modern projects, based on traditional knitting styles and techniques.

Exploring the iconic colourwork of Fair Isle or Scandinavia, or the chunky cables of Aran knitting, the intricacies of Shetland lace knitting or the cosiness of a Guernsey style pillowcase, these are knitwear items that are made to last.

Jenny shares the inspiration and history behind each thoughtful project, as well as easy-to-follow patterns, colourwork charts, and atmospheric photography. She uses a serene and calming colour palette which, combined with beautiful soft yarns and stylish designs, makes for a collection of highly desirable items including garments and home accessories.

Whether you’re a relative beginner or already an experienced knitter, with her guidance, you’ll soon be creating truly special and one-of-a-kind pieces that can be cherished for generations.

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Jenny Fennell is a designer based in Nova Scotia, Canada, and her work is inspired by the knitting traditions of countries including the Scottish Isles, Ireland and Scandinavia. For this book, she has designed 20 garment, accessory and homeware projects which showcase many beautiful styles and stitches from across the Northern Hemisphere.

The collection includes a number of simple projects which will be ideal for novice knitters or as quick-knit gifts. These include a ribbed scarf, hat and mitts in a super-chunky yarn, and the little ‘Lace of Unst’ bookmark, which is a sweet introduction to Shetland lace knitting.

For the home, there is a beautiful blanket with a lace pattern of birch leaves, and a large, intricately cabled blanket inspired by Aran sweaters. ‘Skies of Sweden’ is a colourwork cushion in heathered pink and cream, whose patterning evokes a pine forest in winter. The ‘Dream in Danish Throw Cushion’ features knit-and-purl textures influenced by Danish traditions.

Our favourite projects in the book are the colourwork accessories, such as the pretty Fair Isle wristwarmers called ‘A Slow Day in Shetland’, and the chic twisted headband which has blue and white motifs depicting Finland’s national flower, the lily of the valley.

There’s a cosy honeycomb cable shawl, a neat hat and scarf with delicate floral colourwork inspired by Scandinavian textiles, and a pair of classic Nordic mittens featuring the Selbu rose motif. The White Heather Shawl’ combines a pretty lace and bobble stitch pattern with a chunky yarn.

Knitters can try working with Icelandic lopi wool with the ‘Fire and Ice’ cowl and mittens, which have a simple, geometric colourwork pattern to depict the volcanic landscapes of Iceland. There is one garment project in the book: a chunky Aran-style cabled sweater, which has been designed with minimal shaping and basic seaming to make it a great choice for your first Aran jumper project. It’s sized to fit chests of approximately 36in to 62in.

Jenny provides illustrated walkthroughs for many of the techniques used in the patterns, such as mattress stitch, twist seaming, and cabling techniques.

-- The Knitter ― The Knitter

Taking inspiration from the Nordic, Scandinavian and Celtic regions, this books contains 20 modern projects, based on traditional knitting styles and techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, these one-of-a-kind pieces will be cherished for generations.

-- Machine Knitting Monthly ― Machine Knitting Monthly

This is a beautifully presented book with wonderful wintery photography which will make you want to wrap yourself up in a blanket, sipping hot chocolate and knitting serenely for the evening.

The patterns are clear, concise and easy to follow, especially with the accompanying charts. A good mix for all abilities and there isn't one pattern that I wouldn't knit! As a quick test I knitted up the Comforting Cables Fingerless Mitts and they came out wonderfully! A great little stash buster.

-- Charlotte Jessica Bailey ― Customer Review

The instructions are very clear and easy to read. The projects range from simple and easy to hard so you can challenge yourself. The images add to the enjoyment of the book and make you feel cosy and ready to get knitting. Overall a great and amazing book I can't wait to start knitting from it.

-- Jessica Irene Morgan ― Customer Review

There have been a few books of knits inspired by 'Northern Lands' and it seems the techniques are still popular. This one features mainly scarves and mitts but does have one cabled blanket and an Aran jumper. There are some beginner patterns but most of them are for more experienced knitters. The patterns and charts are clearly set out, though, and are easy to follow for anyone who wants to extend their skills.

There are various techniques described with diagrams throughout the book and these are well drawn and easy to follow. On the whole, a nicely presented book, inexpensive and with plenty of useful chart.

― Slipknot

This is a great book with a variety of projects to suit different tastes in knitting whether it be fair isle, cable or lace. I particularly like the fact that there are a range of wool thicknesses so one has the option of a quick project using chunky wool such as the Fire and Ice chunky mittens to a more intricate pattern for the Fair Isle wristwarmers using a 4ply Yarn. The author grades each project so that there is something for a confident knitter through to an advanced experienced one.

-- Monica Russel ― Knitting Designer and Teacher

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4.8 out of 5

96.92% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting knits

A. · 30 January 2023

I was taken by the picture in the advert, but these are knitted with 2ply wool in 7 colours - expensive , so probably won’t make these, but I’ve made a pair of Aran hand warmers which are lovely and I’m looking forward to making the cushion. Not a fan of circular needles, but will give them a try.

5.0 out of 5 stars Northern and Fair Isle knitting with excellent photos and instructions.

l.b. · 17 January 2022

I like the variety of jumpers, hats, scarfs, shawls, gloves/mittens, in fact everything in knits from allaround the Arctic Circle area, Scotland etc. Lovely book I am really looking forward to somelovely garments being produced from it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Okay

j. · 19 April 2024

This book is okay. Have managed to knit one pair of fingerless mittens but a lot of the patterns are with charts and little in the way of written pattern. I wish though when the books are given a sample that the pictures are given to ascertain whether the patterns are actually suitable for those of us not really wanting too difficult a knit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful

t. · 19 November 2022

Lovely selection of patterns and well written.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and very detailed instructions

L.W. · 3 January 2022

Beautifully pictured, gorgeous knits. Just starting out in colour work, easy to follow instructions.Thank you

5.0 out of 5 stars The mechanism of cable designs.

B. · 8 November 2021

Haven't used it yet but will do for future projects.

5.0 out of 5 stars 😀

�. · 28 April 2022

😀

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to add to my collection

M. · 19 March 2024

This is a great book with a variety of projects to suit different tastes in knitting whether it be fair isle, cable or lace. I particularly like the fact that there are a range of wool thicknesses so one has the option of a quick project using chunky wool such as the Fire and Ice chunky mittens to a more intricate pattern for the Fair Isle wristwarmers using a 4ply Yarn. The author grades each project so that there is something for a confident knitter through to an advanced experienced one.The photography brings the patterns to life and the section on the knitters refresher course is really useful. This is a a book I am adding to my collection.Monica Russel - Knitwear designer

Beautiful Book!

B. · 28 September 2023

Beautifully written, easy to understand, gorgeous patterns!

Outstanding patterns

J.H. · 28 January 2022

Looking so forward to working on many of these patterns. Wonderfully photographed!!

Lavori a maglia

g.z. · 21 July 2023

É perfetto che dire? Ottima la spedizione e il contenuto era ciò che cercavo, farò altri acquisti di questo genere perché mi stimolano grazie mille

Delightfully discovered the book is written by a Canadian east coaster- lovely patterns.

L. · 14 May 2022

Beautiful patterns and and nice lay out. So pleased to support a young local artist.

It is a book

E.L.M. · 10 November 2024

With patterns and if you like to knit you will enjoy this

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