For those in haapsalu, a small seaside resort town in western estonia, part of that work has involved reclaiming and archiving their rich knitting tradition. Estonian knitting is worthy of exploring in every respect, whether it be choosing the appropriate palette or pattern, or using authentic techniques. Apr 25, 2014 haapsalu is a town in estonia with a rich knitting tradition. In estonia, a true haapsalu ratik is square, while a triangular shawl is known as a kolmnurk ratik and rectangular shawls or scarves are known as sall. Always knitted with nupps proof that the shawl is hand knitted. The knitting masters in haapsalu, home to an exquisite lace tradition, saw the publication of their own book. May 01, 2016 haapsalu salli aarepits uhe minutiga lace edge sewing for haapsalu shawl with a moment duration. This was the first time i had the pleasure of participating and i jumped right in and also took part in the lace knitting competition.
A tradition of lace of estonia siiri reimann and aime edas and stunning combination of patterns and direc. Apr 01, 2011 a glorious, coffeetable size book of knitted lace, estonia and a binding love between the two. In this class youll make a smaller sampler shawl that will familiarize you with estonian knitting techniques. Jul 09, 2010 with this book we hope to introduce the culture of the haapsalu shawl to a wider audience and encourage anyone interested in handicraft to try out shawl knitting. The haapsalu scarf square and triangular lace scarves from estonia 9789949918126 by reimann, siiri. If you have some experience in knitting and you want to begin knitting lace, then you.
In addition to her research, she has authored the books folk socks, knitting vintage socks, knitting on the road, folk knitting in estonia, and knitted lace of estonia. Nancy is a renowned expert on estonian knitting traditions, especially haapsalu lace. This is your beginning to select the e book haapsalu shawl hardcover, 2015, by siiri reimann that you want. I got a new book the other day, the haapsalu shawl.
Not a simple pattern book, and certainly not a project book, but a time capsule into a far off world where the soul of a people is captured in the hands that guide the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. People far and wide are becoming more interested in the delicate lace of haapsalu and how to produce it. Dec 12, 2014 learn about estonian knitting traditions as well as learning techniques for making traditional and modern estonian lace scarves and shawls. Haapsalu is a town in estonia with a rich knitting tradition. Haapsalu sall the estonian lace book northern lace. Pattern shawl estonian butterflies the motif of my estonian butterflies shawl is based on a stitch pattern from the book the haapsalu shawl. Haapsalu, famous for its beautiful knitted lace shawls, became the center of that industry. English, the book starts with a bit about the history of the town and the knitting. This new, beautiful book, by siiri reimann and aime edasi, now translated to english, covers the history of the town of haapsalu, the history of the lace knitting tradition and, perhaps the best part of all, are the over 100 center patterns collected during a lifetime of knitting. The knitting skills have traditionally been passed down from generation to generation. This is followed by directions and charts for you to duplicate 20 of the exquisite square shawls by master lace designer, linda elgas.
Pattern has a very short description, for knitting this shawl you should have some previous experience in lace knitting. See more ideas about lace knitting, knitting patterns and knitted shawls. Nancy bush deepen your knowledge of knitting in estonia with this indepth look at the west coast town of haapsalu, its knitting traditions, and how to make them your own. Jan 03, 2020 a wonderful souvenir from haapsalu and a very practical and beautiful gift for all lace knitters. History of estonian knitting overview of types of garments knitted in the 18th and 19th centuries suitable yarns and needles.
The haapsalu shawl a knitted lace tradition from estonia by siiri reimann and aime edasi. There is also the museum gallery of the haapsalu lace centre in the same house. To knit nancys lacy estonian square scarf, lindas september 1981 haapsalu scarf to knit, and read her article, linda elgas. The term haapsalu ratik haapsalu shawl or scarf seems to be a universal title for a lace shawl or scarf in estonia. The pattern for a fullsized shawl is also included. Traveling vine lace stitch, free knitting stitch pattern. More than a simple pattern or project book, this rare guide is a time capsule that takes the reader on a journey through the history, construction and design process of creating a traditional haapsalu sall shawl. If you love lace knitting or just looking at pictures of lace knitting this is worth the money. Haapsalu sall a book about the estonian lace shawls. There even seems to be a blog estonian lace study dedicated to the study of this book. All pattern is charted 9 pages and some aplanations included alsi. Written and compliled by local estonian knitters, this book is filled with the history of the haapsalu shawl from the inside.
Now with a bonus 1hour dvd, knitted lace of estonia will teach you about traditional laceknitting techniques, such as. Estonian lace patterns often use charts as a method of planning out the knitting. A glorious, coffeetable size book of knitted lace, estonia and a binding love between the two. Meet estonian lace expert nancy bush and learn about the history of lace from haapsalu, a port city famed for its gorgeous, intricate shawls and scarves in a variety of shapes.
Sep 14, 2015 on the 30th of august there was a very lovely event in the hometown of haapsalu knitting haapsalu 4th lace day. Nancy bush and interweave press have become the talk of many knit lists with the release of knitted lace of estonia. 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. And although haapsalu shawls are traditionally knit in natural white, many knitters today enjoy knitting a variety of coloured versions. How to knit traditional estonian lace shawl with nancy bush. The stitch can be used for afghans, blankets and scarves.
Knitting any type of fine lace is a challenge whether it is estonian, shetland or any other fine lace. While the knitters of haapsalu were kept extremely busy during soviet occupation, they also insist that their lace knitting tradition, in its pure sense, nearly vanished in the process. So although the book s title is knitted lace of estonia, it actually refers to the lace knitting of estoniasomething bush clarifies right at the beginning. For more lace knitting, check out our free pattern knit hilton lace edging for pillowcases. Always knitted with fine wool or merinocobweb, so you can pull the shawl through. Feb 19, 2020 haapsalu shawl over 200 years old estonian traditional lace shawl. More than a simple pattern or project book, this rare guide is a time capsule that takes the reader on a journey through the history, construction and design process.
Nov 24, haapsalu shawl over years old estonian traditional lace shawl. See more ideas about lace shawl, haapsalu, lace knitting. To knit this pattern you will have to make nupps a lot of them. Guide to knitting just like every other knitter, ive been bitten by the lace bug and this book is giving me the fever. Her work has also appeared in interweave knits, piecework, knitting. And yet the contents, while beautiful, are clearly also intended to be functional. Mar 01, 2014 happy katarina shawl is a simple onepiece shawl created by using modified version of a traditional estonian lace stitch pattern torni kiri from the book haapsalu sall by siiri reimann and aime edasi. The skill has been handed down from mother to daughter, from one master knitter to another for one and half centuries.
This new, beautiful book, by siiri reimann and aime edasi, now translated to english, covers the history of the town of haapsalu, the history of the lace knitting tradition and, perhaps the best part of all, are the over 100 center. Always consists of three parts a center section, a border and an edge, which is knitted separately and later sewn to the main part. A wonderful souvenir from haapsalu and a very practical and beautiful gift for all lace knitters. There are some rumors that there will only be 300 copies of the book printed in english. By seeing this web page, you have done the appropriate gazing point. If you have some experience in knitting and you want to.
In interweave knits, spring, nancy wrote a tutorial about how to design and knit a haapsalu shawl. The haapsalu lace knitting tradition evolved in the estonian resort town of. I havent figured out how to increase or decrease from this book yet, but. I recently signed up for a class in estonian lace knitting. Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations. On tuesdays, you can meet with the local crafts artists. The hardcover book begins with over 30 pages of detailed instructions on the construction and techniques involved in knitting a traditional haapsalu shawl. Master of haapsalu lace, download a copy of the mayjune 2016 issue of piecework.
The victoria and albert museum located in london, uk, has an inspiring collection of knitting garments spanning several centuries and styles, plus bohuslans museum the bohuslans museum is located in uddevalla, sweden. This book is truly like no other knitting book ive seen. Haapsalu began as a small settlement in the th century but grew much larger when it became the seat for the ruling bishops of western estonia around 1280. Oct 26, 2010 deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling book knitted lace of estonia. I havent figured out how to increase or decrease from this book yet, but that may be my own ignorance. A workshop with patterns and projects by susanna e.
This book provides the history of estonia lace knitting, estonian stitch dictionary, and various lace patterns. The whole shawl has 1766 nupps if you follow all of them. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lace knitting, on the other hand, involves working rows of plain stitches between each pattern rowwhich is how estonian lace is done. Shawls upper part is haapsalu shawls stitch pattern liblikakiri butterfly pattern, there are only 540 nupps. I love this book, and it is an excellent sister book to nancy bushs work, knitted lace of estonia. The tradition of the haapsalu shawl and the town which has given its name to this tradition are inseparable. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not. Happy katarina shawl is a simple onepiece shawl created by using modified version of a traditional estonian lace stitch pattern torni kiri from the book haapsalu sall by siiri reimann and aime edasi. A knitted lace tradition from estonia by siiri reimann and aime edasi, and the combination of amazing and beautifully presented patterns and directions has finally given me the confidence and inspiration i need to proceed with a shawl. This years most awaited day haapsalu shawl day is august 25th. In the final process of completing the shawl, blocking involves stretching it out on a wooden frame with wooden pegs or rust free nails, where the points of the lace edging arelooped onto the nails of the wood frame. Even if youre not an advanced knitter, this book contains enough simple lace patterns to incorporate into another project, lace weight or not.
Free pdf haapsalu shawl hardcover, 2015, by siiri reimann. The haapsalu lace knitting tradition evolved in the estonian resort town of haapsalu a couple of hundred years ago, and still flourishes today. In this article i want will take a deeper look at this publication. A knitted lace tradition from estonia by siiri reimann, aime edasi. Kind reader and handicraft lover, the book you are holding in your hand has captured the secrets of the haapsalu shawl and there is nothing left but hope that you, too, will enjoy knitting these lovely shawls as much as we do. Not a simple pattern book, and certainly not a project book, but a time capsule into a far off world where the soul of a people is captured in the hands that guide the needles to create the indigenous patterns of a rich heritage. On the 30th of august there was a very lovely event in the hometown of haapsalu knitting haapsalu 4th lace day. They mention 2 basic rules that should be followed on all charts. The stitches other than knit, purl, and yarnover are explained in the beginning of the book with nice illustrations. The motif of my estonian butterflies shawl is based on a stitch pattern from the book the haapsalu shawl.
Estonian lace explained, a knitting class bluprint. Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling book knitted lace of estonia. Windermere lace wrap knitting patterns and crochet patterns from. The projects range from small triangle shawls to very large square shapes that can be warn as a double triangle. About the same amount of recognition has been brought to haapsalu by its handknit lacy scarves and shawls. It is scheduled for the september 2014 knitters day out. Filled with artful photography, detailed drawings and charts, the haapsalu shawl is a priceless reference on estonian lace. It is also an excellent stitch dictionary of traditional estonian lace patterns. Haapsalu sall a book about the estonian lace shawls photo from album haapsalu sall.
Oct 01, 2008 i recently signed up for a class in estonian lace knitting. This is a book of patterns used in estonian stoles and shawls. The book contains the history of estonian lace knitting with photos of knitters and their creations. The whole event lasted for five hours and was packed with interesting things to do.