Estonian Knitting
Laine
For centuries, every girl and woman living in the small territory of Estonia on the shores of the Baltic Sea has known how to knit.
Museum collections have preserved thousands of wonderful mittens, gloves, socks, stockings, caps, jumpers, cardigans and more.
Many of these items were made for more than just keeping warm, their functions were also to protect and adorn the wearer as well as to showcase the maker’s care and skill.
Volume 1 - Estonian knitting is worthy of exploring in every respect, whether it be choosing the appropriate palette or pattern, or using authentic techniques. Learn to knit the Estonian way!
- History of Estonian knitting
- Overview of types of garments knitted in the 18th and 19th centuries
- Introduction to the Estonian knitwear colour palette
- Estonian techniques with clear instructions and illustrations
- 212 stitch patterns from Estonian knitwear
Volume 2 - This book includes complete instructions on sock and stocking knitting as well as a remarkable selection of the heel and toe constructions used in traditional Estonian knitting.
Over 200 stocking, sock, and leg warmer designs offer inspiration for both traditional knitting and the creation of new sock patterns.
The author’s photographs encourage you to wear Estonian socks and stockings with modern clothing. Learn to knit socks the Estonian way!
Volume 3 - This book brings knitters the many facets of the history of Estonian mittens from beautiful local mitten patterns to detailed knitting techniques. The book contains 292 mittens from every corner of Estonia with photos, charts and instructions as well as thorough experience-based guides on different techniques. A large number of original mittens have been recreated and are presented here in detail, we hope they will provide plentiful inspiration to the modern knitter and mitten wearer.