Favorite Mittens and Socks from Around Norway: Over 40 Traditional Knitting Patterns Inspired by Norwegian Folk-Art Collections

The best of Nina Granlund S ther's designs, drawing on awealth of traditional Norwegian patterning.Nina Granlund S ther--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 moreExplore a wide variety of techniques and stitches, including ribbing, lace and openwork, cables, two-color knitting, and braidsLearn about handcrafting traditions and patterns from all over Norway