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Knitted lace of Estonia : techniques, patterns, and traditions / Nancy Bush.

by Bush, Nancy, 1951-

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Interweave Press, [2010], c2008.

Knitted lace -- Estonia -- Patterns.

Knitted lace -- Estonia -- Haapsalu.

Knitted lace -- Patterns.

Knitting -- Patterns.

Handicraft -- Estonia.

9781596683150 (pbk. with DVD)

1596683155 (pbk. with DVD)

159 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm. + 1 DVD (120 min.)

With the enclosed DVD, Nancy delves deeper into the knitting traditions of Estonia, as well as offers in-depth instruction for designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end.

"Includes instructional DVD."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 158) and index.

The lace knitting of Haapsalu -- How to knit a Haapsalu sall -- The projects: Queen Silvia shawl -- Triangular scarf in leaf pattern -- Peacock tail and leaf scarf -- Lehe square shawl -- Raha scarf -- Leaf and nupp shawl -- Maikell shawl -- Madli's shawl -- Triangular summer shawl -- Lily of the valley scarf -- Lilac leaf shawl -- Miralda's triangular shawl -- Triinu scarf -- Crown prince square shawl -- Estonian lace stitch dictionary -- Abbreviations -- Sources for yarns -- Bibliography -- Index.

"Deepen your knowledge of knitting in Estonia with this in-depth look at the west coast town of Haapsalu, its knitting traditions, and how to make them your own. Estonian knitting authority Nancy Bush has researched traditional lace-making techniques and in 'Knitted Lace of Estonia' offers modern adaptations of the classic ways to construct shawls and scarves. The enclosed 120 minute DVD offers in-depth instruction for designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end"--Provided by publisher.

Interweave Press.

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