Be captivated
with the knitting traditions from around the world and across
time. PieceWork is proud to present its
latest special issue, Knitting Traditions Spring
2012. From Islamic bags to Norwegian symbolism, and Civil War Socks
to 1920s vintage knits, Knitting Traditions Spring 2012
offers a vast expanse of cultural traditions as well as historical
traditions.
Explore timeless knitting in three
major themes:
Useful Articles—Civil War socks, a
seventeenth-century undershirt, and a knitted petticoat are just some
of the projects found in this section. Discover the importance that
knitting has played throughout the centuries and continues to play
today.
Adornments—Russian wedding gloves,
Norwegian symbolism mittens, and an Orenburg scarf are a couple of
the detailed patterns in this section. From colorwork, texture, and
lace, this section explores traditions through beautiful knitted
items.
Vintage Knits—Baby booties, a child’s
frock, lace patterns, and a bunny toy are a few of the projects that
come straight from the pages of vintage knitting publications and
into this section. See what was being knitted in the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries and create them yourself!
Inside Knitting Traditions Spring 2012
you’ll find:
- Inspiring and informative companion stories that frame the projects with cultural and historical context, taking you to the heart of knitting.
- Focuses on techniques ranging from Orenburg lace, optical illusion colorwork, vintage lace, textured stitches, traditional colorwork motifs, and many others that will help beginners learn and inspire even the most seasoned knitters.
As always, you can find us at Knitomatic.com!
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