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professorpski · 8 months

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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

#knitting #norwegianknitting #mittensandsocks #knittingmittens #knittingsocks #ninagranlundsaether #vintageknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingbooks #knittingtechniques #knittinginstruction #trafalgarbooks #Ninasfavoritemittenssocksfromaroundnorway #handknitting #colorworkknitting #making #makers

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primroseyarnco · 1 year

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Y’all know we love a great colorwork sweater! And recently @unwind_knitwear has revamped her pattern: “The Lost City”, and @trnchd knit this beautiful sample using our Roan DK in “Static”, as the main color ✨ ✨🧶We have restocked our Roan DK, including “Static”, if you are looking to make a Lost City Sweater of your very own #Repost @trnchd ・・・ The Lost City updated version by @unwind_knitwear is out today! Check out Rachel’s post for an early bird discount code. This was her first colorwork sweater that’s been redone with better grading and instructions. The best part is how customizable it is. So many of us testers split for the sleeves in between different colorwork sections and added or subtracted length we needed. This was on my knit list for a few years and I’m glad I was able to cross it off with this test knit. I decided to go crazy with the colors and I think it paid off. No need to be this ambitious, a 2-color or even 3-color without needing to hold 3 colors at the same time looks great too. I paired 3 Selvage DK colors with Primrose Yarn Co’s Roan DK, a base I’ve been meaning to try, and I’m glad I did. It has a rustic feel with the superwash and non-superwash fibers, and gets softer after a wash. @primroseyarnco Roan DK in Static Selvage DK in Summer Breeze, Edge of the Ocean, and Laguna I’m calling this my Lost City of Atlantis sweater as a mash between the pattern name and the ocean greens and blues I used 😂 #knit #knitting #sweater #knitsweater #sweaterknitting #slowfashion #colorwork #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #strandedcolorwork #handknit #unwindknitwear #primroseyarnco #trnchd #unwindthelostcity (at Primrose Yarn Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5Hip9uWE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#repost #knit #knitting #sweater #knitsweater #sweaterknitting #slowfashion #colorwork #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #strandedcolorwork #handknit #unwindknitwear #primroseyarnco #trnchd #unwindthelostcity

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yarntreatsdesigns · 2 years

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‼️25% off Stay Cool Shortie Socks pdf pattern ends 5/31‼️ Here’s a closer look at the colorwork panel on my latest pattern Stay Cool Shortie Socks. I thought it would be helpful to give you some pointers on colorwork socks, in case this will be your 1st pair. If you’ve seen any of my sock patterns before, you might notice that I enjoy working the colorwork on the instep. There are a few reasons for this. For one, I can SEE the design when I have my shoes off & feet up relaxing at home. It’s no fun to have the design hidden under my pant leg. Another reason is that I find the fit works out nicely here. I didn’t bother to adjust my needle size when knitting the colorwork band (although you certainly could). Having the fit just a tiny bit snugger around the instep keeps my sock on nicely. That’s especially helpful in a short sock. To keep the knitting loose, I don’t catch my floats all that often. Maybe every 5th or 6th stitch. Another trick I’ve seen is to turn the sock inside out while knitting the colorwork - running all your floats along the outside of the work. It looks weird, but people swear by it. Lastly, I think it is most helpful to find yarns that are either all the same brand (or if it’s indie dyed, same base yarn) - the closer you can get to similar weigh and twist to the yarn, the easier it’s going to be to knit up into a colorwork pattern. Have you knit colorwork socks before? Stay Cool Shortie Socks are a great place to start. The pattern is written for toe-up or cuff-down knitters & is available in 3 sizes. Check out the links above to download a copy of Stay Cool Shortie Socks on Ravelry, LoveCrafts or Etsy. There’s a 25% discount exclusively on Ravelry thru 5/31 - check out the links in my bio ⬆️ #knittersofinstagram #sockknitting #sockknitter #toeupsocks #socktawk #handknitsocks #handknitting #handknitter #colorworkknitting #stripeysocks #knitsocks #operationsockdrawer #yarntreats #scrappysocks #ravelrypattern #ravelrydesigner #knittingdesign #lovecraftsknitting #knittingpattern #sockpattern #knitknitknit #knittingisthenewyoga #knittinginspo #knitting_inspiration #knittersofig #knittersofinsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CeLwR7orzug/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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herbgardenknitwear · 1 year

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A Yoke Fail (aka Learn From My Mistakes) Last Thursday I cast on a new sweater. And to be honest it was the first design in quite some time I was absolutely thrilled about. I could not stop working on it. 🙌 Sadly I realised yesterday in the evening that I increased too little around the neck and the yoke is not going to fit. So, I need to frog it all the way to the neckband. But before I do, I wanted to show you how you can tell as early in the yoke as possible, if it is going to fit or not. Fold it in half like on the second picture and look at the shoulder slope. If it is curved inwards then it is going to be too small and cause the neckline to push up against you neck instead of lying flat. You can see that in comparism, on my other sweaters (which fit perfectly), the shoulder is curved outwards instead. This is what you want and it is achieved by increasing rapidly around the neckband. I hope this helps! Now send me the streng to rib back three days of knitting. 😱 #knittingfail #knitgonewrong #knittinggonewrong #knittingfails #knittingfailures #herbgardenknitwear #circularyokesweater #colorworksweaters #knitting #knitter #knitters #knittersofinstagram #knittinglife #designinglife #designerlife #holstsupersoft #holstgarn #colorworkknitting #colourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #strandedcolourwork https://www.instagram.com/p/Cojy1Oeoes_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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grannyjannie · 1 year

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As icing on the cake today, I had one of the winning tickets at the Arne and Carlos event at Wool and Company, and these three skeins of Norwegian Wool from Rowan Yarns, colors chosen by Arne and Carlos, came home with me! ❣️ #fvkguild #arneandcarlos #Rowan #rowanyarns #norwegianwool #colorwork #norwegianknitting #knitlife #colorworkknitting #knittingwithfriends #ihadfun #knitfriendsarethebestfriends #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knittersofinsta #knittersoftheworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmZYP3JaAm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fvkguild #arneandcarlos #rowan #rowanyarns #norwegianwool #colorwork #norwegianknitting #knitlife #colorworkknitting #knittingwithfriends #ihadfun #knitfriendsarethebestfriends #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knittersofinsta #knittersoftheworld

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devateje · 7 months

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Tenía que tejer algo ¡ ya !con este Felted Tweed de Rowan y me fui a lo rápido, unos calcetines 🧦 sin florituras, lisos y lasos.

Y me ha encantado!

Y yo que soy una enamorada del colorwork y este hilado lo pide a gritos, y además me sobró mucho porque cunde un montón.... Pues a ver qué idea se me ocurre para combinar con este azul.

Lo tenéis en @mercerialluvia

donde, si quieres, yo te enseño a tejer.

#tejerasturias #feltedtweed #rowanyarns #colorwork #colorworkknitting #calcetinesamano #hechoamano #hechoenasturias #consumosostenible #consumoresponsable #lana100%

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inflationmerch · 2 years

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Knitted Vests everywhere, but have you got yours yet ? SKU10014W21 inflxtion.com #knittedjumper #speckledyarn #everydayknitter #strikkedesign #sewinghandmade #dropsmuskat #knitme #sijuslaskou #knittingstitches #handmadesweaters #knitinspiration #summerknits #makeyourownfashion #knitvest #cozyknits #handknits #lovetoknit #machineknitting #handknitsweater #knithats #dropsyarn #colorworkknitting #luxuryknitwear #happysewing #knitsagram #knitteddress #cableknitting #sockknitters #wecrochet #knitbeanie https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0M3lZDg2f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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thelittlefoxesknits · 2 years

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Just a few more pattern and yarn suggestions 🚂🖤❤️ Most of these patterns would work well with a single colorway but are also perfect for many! ⚡️ All of these patterns are available in my Etsy shop, Rav store, and Love Crafts site. Link in Bio for each pattern site 💕 #yarnlove #knittingpatterns #slowfashion #yarnsuggestions #yarncombo #dkyarn #worstedyarn #fingeringyarn #sockyarn #colorcombinations #yarncolleftion #thatsdarling #yarnstagramming #strikken #yokesweater #fairisleknitting #colorworkknitting #shawlknitting #yarnlovers #abmlifeishappy — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/cZji6YW

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yarnclubknits · 2 years

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When the sweater is made just for you! Richmond Hill Sweater designed by @mpranica in @blueskyfibers Woolstok Light. Knit by @purlnpurr and @andreaweismanriddle for @michellemybelle173 #colorwork #colorworkknitting #sweaterweather #blueskyfibers #woolstoklight (at The Yarn Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaAsVECJoyd/?utm_medium=tumblr

#colorwork #colorworkknitting #sweaterweather #blueskyfibers #woolstoklight

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jillthemenace · 3 years

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Finally get to show off my test knit of the #otraworsted pullover by #skeindeerknits ! I was so excited to have this warm slice of comfort done and ready to show off to you all. And the pattern has been released today! #knittedsweater #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #skeindeer #yvrknitters https://www.instagram.com/p/CVBlciIPrRF/?utm_medium=tumblr

#otraworsted #skeindeerknits #knittedsweater #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #skeindeer #yvrknitters

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yarn-o-palooza · 3 years

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The knitting is DONE on this beauty! This is the #marshlandsweater that I converted to a cardigan using @tincanknits blog instructions for steeking and making the button band. Now it’s drying and tomorrow we CUT! ✂️ (at Holland, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ1rjeXpWls/?igshid=1m3wxcupht0ca

#marshlandsweater #knitting #stranded knitting #strangebrew #knitters gonna knit #colorworkknitting

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tinyhappyknits · 3 years

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Another fun hat that was part of a custom order and another great color combination 🖤💜 . . . . . #tinyhappyknits #knitting #knitbeanie #knitaddict #knithat #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knitter #handknit #rudehats #fuckhats #makersgonnamake #knitaholic #handknit #fuck #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyshop #etsyseller #stripedbeanie #stripedhat #colorworkknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CHL_utZhjSI/?igshid=spzvn181bkn2

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primroseyarnco · 1 year

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🧶Have you grabbed your “Earth Prelude” Kit yet?!🧶 We are so in love with the construction and details of this beautiful design by Rachel (@unwind_knitwear). It teaches you a boat load of new techniques, tips and tricks, to make this sweater a great fit and super fun knit! I mean, have you ever knit a sweater sideways?! Well after you knit this one, you can cross that off your list! ✨It is #sizeinclusive and comes in three different lengths! ✨All sizes and lengths only require (2) skeins of our Homestead Sport & (4,5,6) skeins of our Roan Sport. ✨It is cast on at the armhole, and then worked flat across the front and back of the sweater. The sleeves, collar and bottom ribbing are all picked up along their seam edges. The sleeves are worked in the round, down to the bottom where there is a touch more colorwork (knit in the round) and then finally the cuffs are worked. ✨Rachel chose a brilliant construction that really showcases the color shifting features of our Homestead Sport, which ultimately makes this project fly off your needles faster then you can say “cast on”! Now, we could continue to go on and on about this gorgeous design, but then we would have to start selling you movie tickets. 😄 So be sure to jet on over to the website, and snag a kit of your very own! You will fall in love with each and every stitch♥️ #primroseyarnco #primrosehomestead #primroseroan #rachelillsley #unwindknitwear #earthprelude #colorwork #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #strandedcolourwork #strik #strikke #strikk #strikkeinspo #strikkeinsta #knitspo #knittinginspiration #knitt #knitting_inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQe6m3Psc2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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yarntreatsdesigns · 2 years

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Stay Cool Shortie Socks pattern is now available!

Stay Cool Shortie socks are now LIVE on Ravelry & LoveCrafts🏖🕶🌞

Have you got a stash of odd-ball and mini skeins waiting to be knit up? Stay Cool Shortie Socks are a great project for toe-up or cuff-down sock knitters. Stay Cool Shortie socks have a colorwork band across the instep, a short-row heel and striped cuff. I knit mine using Cascade Heritage socks and an oddball of leftover Sweet Georgia Tough Love. The colorwork reminded me so much of friendship bracelets we used to make near the end of the school year. Trading the bracelets as we signed each others year books “stay cool”!📓 📸🕶🌞🏖

Stay Cool Shortie Socks is written in three sizes. The pattern can be knit toe-up or cuff-down. Ready to cast on? Download the knitting pattern on Ravelry or LoveCrafts. And, please tag me when you start your Stay Cool Shortie Socks - I’d love to see what you’ve knit!

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herbgardenknitwear · 2 years

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We have the most beautiful October weather, but it is for sure getting colder. Which means that one by one I get all my lovely sweaters out of their summer hibernation. 🙌 This week I mainly wore my Meander Sweater. #meanderSweater. It was the very first sweater pattern that I released and as all my garment patterns is went through tech editing and test knitting before the release. 🧶 I am still very much in love with this design - especially with the colorwork on the body. Maybe I need to make a second one some day?! 🤔 I hope you all had a lovely Sunday and I am wishing you a great start into the new week tomorrow! 💕 #colorworksweater #colorworkknitting #colourworksweater #colorknitting #colourworkknitting #herbgardenknitwear #knitknitknit #instaknitter #knitoutfitoftheday #kootd #topdownsweater #sizeinclusiveknitting #topdownraglan #raglanvonoben #raglansweater #gradientyarn #gradientcolorwork #gradientknit #gradientknitting #gradient #october #octoberknits #knittingintheround https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjf-BMXIsze/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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grannyjannie · 1 year

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The fun wrist warmers pattern Arne and Carlos shared with us today! #arneandcarlos #knitlife #norwegianknitting #colorwork #colorworkknitting #rowan #rowanyarns #inprogress #wip #wristwarmers #alwaysknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmYixdJvhA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#arneandcarlos #knitlife #norwegianknitting #colorwork #colorworkknitting #rowan #rowanyarns #inprogress #wip #wristwarmers #alwaysknitting

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