Mittens & Socks From Around Norway by Nina Granlund Saether

This book offers such cheery colors and patterns that I am feeling welcoming towards the cold weather which is headed my way.

I am showing the mittens, but there are as many sock patterns, more than 4 dozen patterns the book offered up. Most are based on traditional designs researched by the author who has been working on historical designs for a while now. As you can see from the images, there are more sober geometrics and playful flora and fauna. The range of colors shown runs from the grey on grey, to bright contrasts, and single-color harmonies, and, of course, you can substitute your own colors.

The book is a large-scale paperback which starts with instructions and images of the basic techniques, everything from Latvian braid to multiple ways to knit a heel on a sock. I have shied from the idea of knitting socks, yet the clarity of the explanations drew me in. Each pattern has a photograph and a colorwork chart along with notes on its historical origins where appropriate. Almost all are made with fingering-weight yarn, but since they are small, they are faster projects.

Although my own winter gear is mostly heavy gloves with leather-lined palms for coping with long dog leads, I am definitely coveting some mittens after paging through this handsome book.

Find it at your local bookstore, or from Trafalgar Books, the small publisher in rural Vermont: https://www.trafalgarbooks.com/product/famiso.html

I am experiencing harmony of knitting to the rhythm of the music, where passion meets artistry.

Test knit: #seamlesstoddlerdress

Designer: @lavanyapatricella

Yarn: retrosariarosapomar

I had to look up the original stitch pattern I got this from. I have modified it to my uses, but I was I wondering where I got the idea for doing a bobble (I call this one a bobblet because it is small) over 2 rows. This is made by working the increase on the first round, then working the body and decrease of the bobble over 3 rows (forward, back, forward & BO). It is so much more stable. Great place to use backwards knitting (from left to right) found via the link (videos too). link in bio. 🧶🤔😍 #knitting #textureknitting #bobbles #knitting #knittingtechniques #knittingstitches #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knitdesign #knittingpatterns #fashionknit #passionknit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_DOx3LvKh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It is #sleeveappreciationsunday 🧶 If you have been following me for a while now, you might know my Veilchen Sweater which I released in June 2020. #veilchenSweater It is a drop shoulder sweater that is worked from the top down and has the most interesting construction that I have not seen anywhere else yet. The cable that starts at the neckband, runs down the shoulder and all the way down the sleeve is not only stunning - if I may say so myself - but also gives the sweater structure and helps it keep its shape. Ever since I made my Veilchen Sweater it has been one of the designs that I wear the most. It can easily be paired with jeans and be worn over dresses. I still love it just as much as on the first day. 🥰 #dropshouldersweater #cablesweater #cabledsweater #herbgardenknitwear #handknitsweater #wardrobestaple #memadewardrobe #handknitwardrobe #handknitwardrobestaple #wardrobestaples #knitterslove #favoriteknits #favoriteknitwear #longloveddesign #knittingtechniques #topdownsweater #topdownknitting #knitting #indiedesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/ChO-ysyo3Pd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🪡🌟 Quick Tips for Perfecting Your Knitting Technique! 🧶✨

Calling all knitters! Enhance your knitting skills with these handy tips from Owncrafting. Share your knitting journey and connect with fellow crafters. Let's create, inspire, and knit with love! 📸🪙

Binding off a hat #knitting #knittingtechniques When casting off a hat (or, in this case, a knitted square worked in the round), I like to pass the yarn once more through all the stitches before pulling tight. I make a buttonhole stitch or two to fasten the yarn before weaving in the end.

Learning and exercising linen stitch was on my todo list for a while now. Check!✔ Swipe for a short video. This will be a cowl on 179 stitches. 4.5 mm needles and sockyarn scraps held double. I needle felt the yarn ends together so there will be no need to hide anything later. #workinprogress #knittingtechniques #linenstitch #linenstitchscarf #knitting #stayathome #workathome https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ClVy0nKhi/?igshid=8c6fzvdw7tsw

Besides being sparkly, and handdyed, and a pastel-bright rainbow (the brilliant dye job of @cookstoncrafts), this hat concept has become a firm favorite. The grey is worked in a SUPER stretchy lace rib and it fits both my 3.5yo and my 20mo (swipe ➡️). I think most parents can appreciate a hat that grows with a toddler, so I’ll hang onto this idea! #plannedcolorpooling #knitting #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #imarealknitter #yarnstagram #handdyedyarn #wip #knittingtechniques #kidhat #toddlerhat #handknithat #knithat #rainbow #rainbows #rainbowyarn #rainbowhat https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlynLzhIVL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x7zu8k8otni5

Duyen Casa II Hotel Inspired by knitting techniques in handicrafts, the architects created earthenware curtains made of tiles, round steel bars, and bricks. The inspiration for the design came from visiting handicrafts villages and studying the use of local building materials in the suburbs of Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province (Southern Vietnam). Project year : 2021 #architect : @blockarchitects #photographer : Quang Dam #newvernacular #newvernacularmag #hospitality #design #southeastasia #vietnamesearchitect #knittingtechniques #handicrafts #earthenware #curtains #tile #localbuildingmaterials (at Cao Lãnh) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0pm5cMRPp/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day 9 of #fiberuarychallenge Technique. For this post I have chosen intarsia. Not because it’s my favourite, but because 2030 was the year I finally mastered it!' . I’ve tried knitting intarsia a few times and it’s never been very successful. Turns out I was doing it wrong! #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #handknitting #knittingtechniques #intarsia #roomonthebroom https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFrA6AJ5W0/?igshid=ysp1jbegfs42

Ready to jump into mosaic knitting? Cast on the Shift Cowl! Learn how #ontheblog #alpacadirect #mosaicknitting #andreamowry #shiftcowl #yourlocalyarnshop #knitlove #knittersofinstagram #yarnlove #knittingtechniques https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZarvzpLX4/?igshid=7pj4v4385qjf

Tulle Collar is on sale! 🏷️ I forgot I did that. On Payhip and my Website only. New Format. Written & charts, Pattern includes Latvian Braid, flexible long-tail cast on, diagonal buttonholes, flat 3-needle bind off. That's a lot of cool stuff, and you get a nice thing too! Sport weight / six sizes. 🧶😀 link in bio #knitnicethings #knittedcollar #latvianbraid #knittingtechniques #knittingpatternsale #knittingpattern #fashionknit #passionknit #knitknitknit #alwaysknitting #knittinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRVijNrx2E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Aaaannnd done😉! . 🍁Crochet bind off 😍 I really love the « braid finish you get from using that technique 👌🏽! Check out the highlight #LeTwistHB in my stories to see how 😉👍🏽! I also explain that technique in my free pattern available in French and English on Ravelry, look up nessaknitz 😜! . Yarn used : #thepetitewoolwine by @weareknitters Double pointed needles : 7mm Crochet : 6mm . . Eeeeeeet fini 😉! . 🍁Couture au crochet😍 j’aime vraiment ce fini « tresse » que cette technique offre👌🏽! Jetez un coup d’œil au highlight #LeTwistHB dans mes stories pour voir comment faire😉👍🏽! J’explique aussi cette technique dans mon patron gratuit, disponible en français et anglais sur Ravelry, recherchez nessaknitz 😜! . Laine utilisée : #thepetitewoolwine by @weareknitters Aiguilles double pointes : 7mm Crochet : 6mm . . #LeTwistHB #weareknitters #thepetitewool #knittingtechniques #letwisthb #myfirstpattern #myfirstpatterndesign #ravelrypattern #handknitaccessories #handknitheadband #handknit #knittedbyme #knitbyme #knit #knittersofinstagram #knittersofravelry #knittingaddict #knittersofig #knittersofcolor #knittersofinsta #jeportecequejetricote (à Ile-de-France, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZPePQoaMH/?igshid=k8oeuqy5rw25

Still doing linen stitch. I'll stop at 30 cm so one or two days more. I am a fairly fast knitter but this stitch is so slow. I can't wait to wash it to soften the sockyarn. #workinprogress #linenstitch #knittingtechniques #linenstitchscarf #knittingintheround #stayathome #workathome https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Hf-AlHfkf/?igshid=1nf5evsrzxbpl

Day 34: It makes me happy when my first attempt at a new technique is turning out well. Two-colour brioche is not as scary as I thought. #100daysofhappiness #100days #selanaishappy #brioche #knittingtechniques #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #learning #strickenmachtglücklich

TREBLE CLEF: I don’t usually wear music related jewelry but this pair of earrings looks so cute! I’m wearing my favourite #weekendersweater by @dreareneeknits and #QuayScarf by @jared_flood! They are match made in heaven! Cozy and warm, I’m ready for winter. #pianistmiri #pianistmiriknits #knitting #fashionablymiri #knitter #knittedsweater #yarnaddict #knittinglove #knittingtechniques #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #knittersofinstagram #knitwear #instaknit #knit #yarnlove #yarn #뜨개 #あみもの #あみもの部 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRdcQXgkjc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x6eqr3a87tfi