Nina's Favorite Mittens and Socks from Around Norway (Over 40 Traditional Knitting Patterns Inspired by Norwegian Folk-Art Collections)

The best of Nina Granlund Sæther’s designs, drawing on a wealth of traditional Norwegian patterning. Nina Granlund Sæther—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 more Explore a wide variety of techniques and stitches, including ribbing, lace and openwork, cables, two-color knitting, and braids Learn about handcrafting traditions and patterns from all over Norway