Knitting Swedish Gloves - Maja Karlsson

Magical knitting patterns for warm hands. Knitting instructions and new knitting ideas from Maja Karlsson. Various basic shapes: fingerless, hand warmers, and mittens.

The knitting book for Sweden fans! Knitting is practically a "national hobby" in Sweden – the winters are long and cold, and with needle and yarn, you can snuggle up in front of the fireplace. It's no wonder, then, that the country boasts a rich variety of knitting patterns and traditions. For the knitting instructions in this book, Swedish knitting designer and bestselling author Maja Karlsson was inspired by precisely these traditions, as well as the nature and myths of her homeland. Her knitting patterns tell little stories and take knitters on journeys: over hill and dale, through forests and the land of the Sami, through museums with ancient building traditions and ceramics workshops. Squirrels and butterflies appear, enchanted princesses line up on cuffs, and snowflakes drift across the palms of your hands.
Knitting gloves and cuffs from easy to challenging: Beginners can start with simple, single-color patterns using knit and purl stitches, while advanced knitters can start with challenging Norwegian patterns.
Shapes for every taste: Whether you prefer knitting fingerless cuffs or mittens – you're guaranteed to find the right knitting pattern in this book!

Handmade illustrations and counted patterns as well as the elaborate photography give Maja Karlsson's second knitting book (after "Knitting Swedish Socks") a very special "picture book flair."

35 new knitting patterns by Maja Karlsson – for warm hands whatever the weather! The patterns in "Knitting Swedish Gloves" are designed for a wide variety of yarn weights. Especially with the solid-colored gloves with a simple purl-knit pattern, you can also experiment with the yarns. Readers can find inspiration in the patterns with Fair Isle-inspired counted patterns – ideas include, for example, incorporating the patterns into the border of a scarf or shawl. This way, you can knit matching sets of gloves and scarves! Maja Karlsson herself says that knitting gloves and mittens is a serious matter in Sweden: Hand-knitted mittens are given as a token of care and love. And what's wrong with treating yourself to a pair of hand-knitted mittens?

About the author

Maja Karlsson

Maja Karlsson lives in a charming little wooden house in the Swedish village of Arvika. She owns her own yarn shop, teaches knitting, and works as a freelance designer, author, and photographer. Her knitwear designs have gained international renown. Maja draws her inspiration from traditional patterns, which she translates into a modern style. Learn more about Maja Karlsson on Instagram at @majasmanufaktur (over 30,000 followers).