Latvian Knitting: 50 Original Knitting Patterns for Gloves and Mittens - Ieva Ozolina

Step-by-step instructions and size charts for beginners and knitting enthusiasts. Includes fingerless gloves and mittens.

Mittens, gloves, cuffs and wrist warmers – knitting art from the Baltic States

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Colorful, finely knitted mittens like those in picture books and hand-knitted cuffs and wrist warmers like those from grandma's time: the traditional art of knitting from Latvia delights with a variety of patterns that are deeply rooted in the country's history.

Ieva Ozolina has collected the traditional Latvian knitting patterns, which were passed on from grandmothers to the next generation, in her book:

•Simple knitting instructions: Knit gloves with and without fingers, arm warmers and mittens in no time

•A variety of patterns from easy knitting patterns in black and white to unusual gloves with colorful patterns

•Practical size chart for knitting women's and men's gloves

•Clever tips and tricks for knitting fingerless gloves and knitting thumbs for mittens

Hand-knitted gifts – a Latvian tradition

In Latvia, the loving custom of giving hand-knitted mittens as wedding gifts is maintained—not only to the bride and groom, but also to everyone who helped with the wedding preparations. The knitting patterns hold special significance. Author Ieva Ozolina explains the meaning of the various stars, suns, and crosses in a bonus chapter.

Anyone who's initiated into the art of Latvian glove knitting will never have to worry about gifts again. These colorful hand warmers, gloves, and mittens can be made—with a little practice—in a flash and custom-made. It's no wonder that mittens, with their historic knitting patterns, are still a typical part of winter clothing in Latvia today. Christmas and the next winter are sure to come—get knitting!

2nd revised edition, 128 pages
Format: 21 × 27.3 cm, softcover
ISBN: 978-3-8307-2063-8