About this item
Highlights
- From fun and funky to classic and elegant, treat your feet to Scandinavian socks in all shapes and sizes.
- About the Author: Maja Karlsson lives in the small cozy town of Arvika, Sweden, in a charming house built in the 1920s.
- 184 Pages
- Crafts + Hobbies, Needlework
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Book Synopsis
From fun and funky to classic and elegant, treat your feet to Scandinavian socks in all shapes and sizes.Maja Karlsson--an experienced and beloved knit designer, and the author of Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns and Maja's Swedish Mittens--is back with an all-new selection of toe-tapping socks you won't be able to resist! Knitting socks is fun and fast, and there's no limit to the possibilities: from easy single-color socks that keep it simple for beginners to beautifully complex designs for the sock veteran, there's something in this collection for everyone. Kick-start your sock skills with technical tips to help with shaping and finishing; follow along with step-by-step instructions and charts; and fall in love with Maja's endlessly inspirational designs, drawing from the natural world, traditional motifs, and the deeply-rooted cultural history of Sweden.
- Socks for multiple skill levels, in a wide variety of colors and styles
- Easy-to-follow tips and explanations of sock-knitting techniques
- Gorgeous full-color photographs brimming over with inspiration for the sock-loving knitter
Review Quotes
The patterns library pulled from her vintage magazine collection and elsewhere, and the helpful back-of-the-book inclusions (abbreviations, knitting school, yarn sources, and pattern graph template) enable knitters to begin to master what's considered a fairly advanced skill. ―Booklist, Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns
About the Author
Maja Karlsson lives in the small cozy town of Arvika, Sweden, in a charming house built in the 1920s. At the top is a floral studio where she spends a large part of her day. She is a freelance knitter and designer, writer, blogger, photographer, lecturer, and teacher, and also operates her own online yarn store named Maja Manufaktur. Karlsson is the author of "Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns" and "Maja's Swedish Mittens," published by Trafalgar Square Books.