Book overview ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on cabling. Elsebeth egholms most popular book is tre hundes nat. Lavold, a swede, has called on nordic antiquity for a wide variety of intricate and intriguing cabled patterns. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater, she has adapted these richly intricate knots and. Elsebeth lavold the out of the blue collection, book 15. Instead, we display her current designs in gallery form, and some of her earlier work can be seen at the separate page about the designer link at the bottom of. Click on the viewbuy yarn pacs button to view all colorways for a design.
Swede elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. Elsebeth lavold is the author of viking patterns for knitting 4. Recently published first most favorited first most projects first sort alphabetically. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The viking knits collection is the first book in a series of theme collections. Vikinginspired knits from elsebeth lavold knitting. Jun 19, 2015 this book will make you think again about scandanavian knitting styles.
Share elsebeth lavold designers choice book 10 kashmiri love knitting patterns. Sixteen designs for the whole family including lacy tops, textural jackets, pullovers that use silky wool and hempathy. It was within the pages of her international bestseller described as an indispensable milestone in twentieth century knitting literature that lavold first introduced the world to her own innovation. The rock star of knitting it would be impossible to show all of all of the knitwear design elsebeth lavold has created in her more than 30 years as a professional designer, or even a representative selection. The embraceable you collection designers choice, book 3 by elsebeth lavold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Elsebeth lavold designers choice book 10 kashmiri love. Inspiration and projects for todays knitter by elsebeth lavold, anders rydell photographer online at alibris. Inspiration and projects for todays knitter has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lavold is a swedish knitwear designer who combines her interest in archaeology of the viking period with her delight in patterned, structured knitting to produce the 14 projects in this book, including jackets, cardigans, pullovers, caps, socks, and mittens. Home books elsebeth lavold elsebeth lavold elsebeth lavold. Instead, we display her current designs in gallery form, and some of her earlier work can be seen at the separate page about the designer link at the bottom of this page, along with. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Little knits elsebeth lavold book 10 the kashmiri love collection.
Interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear elsebeth lavold anders rydell. The patterns within the book are designed with elsebeth lavolds yarns in mind. A rapidly increasing number of elsbeth lavold designs are being made available in books in english, produced for knitting fever inc. Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on cabling. Traditional knot and interlace patterns, combined to form uniquely striking contemporary designs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Elsebeth lavold the kasmiri love collection, book 10.
The books are available in selected yarn stores in the usa and canada. In the designers choice collection elsebeth hand selects yarns she connects with made with mostly natural or all natural fiber blends and applies her design concept, to produce a harmonious collection. Viking knits and ancient ornaments book by elsebeth lavold. So i have reknitted it in my lovely hempathy yarn, cool and pleasant with the look and drape of linen but composed of cotton, hemp and viscose making it less hard on the hands. Third viking knits collection by elsebeth lavold spindle. Noro kureyon yarn 421 lizuka elsebeth lavold silky wool, 33 black. The largest inventory for all of your knitting, crochet and weaving needs. Elsebeth lavold silky wool yarn color 10 blue regular item price is 10.
Viking patterns for knitting is the result of years of research by swedish knitwear designer elsebeth lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Born in nyborg on the danish island of funen, she grew. Erna was originally knitted in another yarn, now long gone, but i find it so pretty i really think it deserves a longer life. Hollyknit1s viking knotwork blanket from viking patterns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All designs in the book are inspired by viking age ornamentation, and they are all knitted in silky wool, a yarn from the elsebeth lavold designers choice label. Eslebeth lavold has done extensive research on viking designs and it shows in this book. She is known internationally as the creator of the television series those who kill. Viking patterns for knitting by elsebeth lavold, elsbeth. Since 2003, her design efforts are primarily focused on her own yarn label, elsebeth lavold designers choice, in which she blends fibers and colors for a gorgeous range of knitting and crochet yarns. Viking patterns for knitting book by elsebeth lavold. The resulting charts are both the best and worst aspects of the book. This weeks giveaway is two amazing pattern books from elsebeth lavold, both having to do with vikinginspired knitting patterns. It was within the pages of her international bestsellerdescribed as an indispensable milestone in 20th century knitting.
Her third book, viking patterns for knitting, was an instant success and published in six languages. Lavold spent years researching viking knots and other ornamentation and translating those designs to knitting, the result of which became her book viking patterns for knitting. The book is entirely about texturedpatterned single color sweaters and they are beautiful. Interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear elsebeth lavold anders rydell ebook. Anders rydell, elsebeth lavold download viking knits and ancient ornaments.
With more than a decade of added experience and continued research, she is now ready to take the concept a step further. Elsebeth lavold book 8 enchanted garden collection. Mar 7, 2014 hollyknit1s viking knotwork blanket from viking patterns for knitting wonderful book by elsebeth lavold stay safe and healthy. Each pattern features a beautiful cable motif evocative of the entwining knotwork from the artwork of viking age scandinavia artfully combined with flattering and modern silhouettes. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Elsebeth lavold is currently considered a single author. Note that this means the same number of stitches and rows. Third viking knits collection by elsebeth lavold features 12 lovely patterns designed for her signature yarns, including silky wool. Knitted with 3 strands of hempathy on us size 8 5 mm needles to a gauge of approximately 18 stitches and 36 rows to 4 x 4 inches 10 x 10 cm. Elsebeth egholm has 26 books on goodreads with 5020 ratings.
Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater. The patterns in the book look much more complicated than they really are. Elsebeth egholm born 17 september 1960 is a danish journalist and bestselling author who writes mainly crime fiction novels. Lavolds career really took off when she developed a technique that enabled her, as well as other knitters worldwide, to knit the intricate interlace patterns of the vikings. Elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. It would be impossible to show all of all of the knitwear design elsebeth lavold has created in her more than 30 years as a professional designer, or even a representative selection. Elsebeth lavold designers choice book 10 kashmiri love knitting patterns. Elsebeth lavold book 10 the kashmiri love collection.