Nina's Favorite Mittens and Socks from Around Norway - by Nina Granlund Saether (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The best of Nina Granlund Sæther's designs, drawing on a wealth of traditional Norwegian patterning. Nina Granlund Sæther--the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway--is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for breathing fresh life into Norwegian textile history. Now, she's brought together a selection of her personal favorites from her previous titles, plus a handful of brand-new patterns, in this one-of-a-kind collection of two-of-a-kind projects: over 40 patterns for both mittens and socks, inspired by traditional designs from every corner of Norway. Discover tips and tricks for casting on, binding off, heel shaping, working multi-color stranded knitting, finishing mittens and socks successfully, and more Explore a wide variety of techniques and stitches, including ribbing, lace and openwork, cables, two-color knitting, and braids Learn about handcrafting traditions and patterns from all over Norway

Review Quotes

"In this cozy outing, craft instructor Sæther collects her favorite Norwegian mitten and sock patterns. The cultural tidbits fascinate ... [T]his will appeal to those who like some history with their knitting."--Publishers Weekly

"Color photographs are worth a drool or two, as are the patterns ... [T]radition, after all, lives on; add this to the spate of recently published how-tos for Scandinavian knitwear."--Booklist

"Perfect for adventurous or experienced knitters, libraries with robust craft collections, and readers interested in knitting history."--Library Journal

"This book comes alive with full-page colorful closeups of mittens and socks .... After looking at a knitting book as inspiring as this, I wish I could knit faster."--Norwegian Textile Letter

"Nina Granlund Sæther's book ... is a fascinating look at the knitting traditions of her native country, and has more than 40 patterns for men, women, and children, inspired by heritage styles."--The Knitter Magazine

"If you think Selbu mittens are thebe-all and end-all, know you've only scratched the surface of the humble hand warmer's legacy. ... Cables and fans; single-colored stockinette; rose, moose, and cat motifs; plus snowflakes, snowflakes, and more snowflakes: On these pages are mitts for kids, men, and women from all corners of this beautiful country."―Noro Knitting Magazine, December 2017, Mittens
from Around Norway

"Sæther celebrates traditional knitwear from Norway, her homeland, 'where it's easy to end up with cold fingers more than six months of the year, ' with this collection of 40 classic knitwear design patterns best suited for advanced knitters."―Publishers Weekly, June 2017, Mittens from Around Norway

About the Author

Nina Granlund Saether grew up in Asker, Norway just outside Oslo. Her love for and interest in knitting, sewing, embroidery, and crochet started before she was even old enough to attend school. She is educated as a craft teacher and taught at the high school level for a short time. In 1987 she started her career as a journalist with Norsk Husflid, a Norwegian arts and crafts magazine. In 2013 she was honored for her work by The Norwegian Specialized Press Association. Saether has written several books about arts and crafts, mainly knitting. She is the author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway and Knits from Around Norway published by Trafalgar Square Books.