Elsebeth lavold designers choice book 25 the past into present collection. Viking knits and ancient ornaments by elsebeth lavold and anders rydell description. She personally decides which yarns to include, their properties and colors. Interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear by lavold, elsebeth isbn. Elsebeth lavold book 21 the cityescapes collection. Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds. Elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lavold spent years researching viking knots and other ornamentation and translating those designs to knitting, the result of which became her book viking patterns for knitting. The scarf is worked from the ends and grafted together in the middle. Vikinginspired knits from elsebeth lavold knitting. This weeks giveaway is two amazing pattern books from elsebeth lavold, both having to do with vikinginspired knitting patterns.
Traditional knot and interlace patterns, combined to form uniquely striking contemporary designs. Elsebeth lavold second viking knits collection carodan farm. The basic design is derived from the bodice of the rye cardigan in book 25, garden delight. Elsbeth lavolddesigners choicebook 25 the past into present collection. Many of the designs are for her new yarn, cotton frappe. Elsebeth lavold patterns designers elsebeth lavold. Get it by thu, apr 16 sat, apr 18 from austin, texas brand new condition 30 day returns buyer pays return shippingelsebeth lavold. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Inspiration and projects for todays knitter, and viking knits and ancient ornaments. For grainne i turned it into a sweater, echoing the motifs on a threequarter length sleeve. The exhibition knitting along the viking trail, the books viking patterns for knitting and the viking knits collection and the knit kits how it all started. To view a large photo of each design, simply click on the thumbnail and use your. See all books authored by elsebeth lavold, including viking patterns for knitting.
Since 2003, her design efforts are primarily focused on her own yarn label, elsebeth lavold designers choice, in which she blends fibers and colors for a gorgeous range of knitting and crochet yarns. The skill level is intermediate but if you know how to knit and purl, cast on and bind off you shouldnt have any great difficulty making the sweater. The pattern booklets and single patterns in support of our yarn selection. In viking patterns for knitting, ancient nordic ornamentation has been translated into an. This brand new collection includes designs for six of the elsebeth lavold yarns. Great collection of knitting pattern books and magazines. With more than a decade of added experience and continued research, she is now ready to take the concept a step further. Aunt lydias classic crochet thread size 10 jumbo natural. The collection features designs in silky tweed, silky wool and angora.
The yarn selected is malabrigos susurro dksport weight 25 % linen 25 % merino wool 50% silk, 325 yds. Designers choice book eight by elsebeth lavold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A softcover featuring designs using elsebeth lavold yarn including silky wool, sensual, and silky wool xl. Best quality needles and hooks as well as tools and accessories for your crafting projects. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it. The largest inventory for all of your knitting, crochet and weaving needs. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Elsebeth lavold is the only swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label.
Elsebeth lavold the garden delight collection, book 26. Erna was originally knitted in another yarn, now long gone, but i find it so pretty i really think it deserves a longer life. Inspiration and projects for todays knitter by elsebeth lavold, anders rydell photographer online at alibris. Turquoise model is in hempathy, and the warm red is in silky wool. Designers choice book one the viking knits collection by elsebeth lavold on.
Elsebeth lavold is best known for her timeless design work known worldwide as viking knits. The sunny side collection consists mostly of garments that are summery, light, easy to knit, and easy to wear, and a few more challenging projects. Designers choice book one the viking knits collection by elsebeth. Elsebeth lavold designers choice yarns ingen konst ab. In designing estrid, i not only used the interlace pattern on the lower part of the nasal in creating the cables, i recreated the shape of the nasal in a wide front panel and, to a little lesser extent, at the bottom of the sleeves. Elsebeth lavold knitting book 1 the viking knits collection for sale online elsebeth lavold pattern book 1 the viking knits collection you can get additional details at the image link. Hempathy is a wonderfully light yarn from elsebeth lavold with a hemp, cotton and modal fiber blend. Elsebeth lavold is a prominent knit designer in sweden whose work is appreciated worldwide. Her first book, viking patterns for knitting, was inspired by her. Recently published first most favorited first most projects first sort alphabetically. Elsebeth lavold the sunny side collection, book 11. Since 2003, her design efforts are primarily focused on her own yarn label, elsebeth lavold designers choice. Elsebeth lavold silky wool yarn 176 light sienna 50g. Swede elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design.
Her first book, viking patterns for knitting, was inspired by her extraordinary exhibit, the viking knits project. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater, she has adapted these richly intricate knots and. Elsebeth lavold book 16 a touch of romance at webs. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for. Elsebeth lavold is a prominent knit designer in sweden whose work is appreciated. Hemp gives this yarn a great drape and linenlike feel while the cotton adds softness and the modal provides the yarn with wicking properties and longevity in wear and use. I bought this yarn because it was recommended in an elsbeth lavold book for a sweater i wanted to knit. Home patterns all patterns book 16 a touch of romance elsebeth lavold book 16 a touch of romance. This multicolor yarn shows up patterns such as cable and lace very nicely. The rock star of knitting it would be impossible to show all of all of the knitwear design elsebeth lavold has created in her more than 30 years as a professional designer, or even a representative selection. In the designers choice collection elsebeth hand selects yarns she connects with made with mostly natural or all natural fiber blends and applies her design concept, to produce a harmonious collection.
The motifs are my own design, using a combination of cable and lace technique, i. Viking patterns for knitting is the result of years of research by swedish knitwear designer elsebeth lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Elsebeth lavold books list of books by author elsebeth. Little knits elsebeth lavold book 21 the cityescapes. From elsebeth, it all started in 1992 with an assignment to illustrate a book on historic excursions in the stockholm area, along with experiments with cable patterns. Little knits elsebeth lavold hempathy new products. You may brows by brand names or get referred from yarn details pages. Elsebeth lavold silky wool estrid kit womens pullovers. The second viking knits collection patterns ravelry. Browse through the books and leaflets that feature elsebeth lavold yarns and find a. Designers choice book 18 the third viking knits collection paperback. The juxtaposition of the strict block pattern against the delicate, wavy lace is enhanced by the lovely hempathy yarn. Home books elsebeth lavold elsebeth lavold elsebeth lavold.
To view larger photo of individual pattern, click on the small photo and use your browser back button to return to this page. Elsebeth lavold silky wool has a fabulous nubbly texture and deeply saturated bold colors that will enrich. The mood of her new collection is casual and relaxed, but the elegance is there as always. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Viking knits and ancient ornaments by elsebeth lavold and.
Interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear, and more on. The past into present collection the past into present collection. Elsbeth lavold designers choice book 25 the past into present collection. Spinning companies in europe, south america, japan and china take her visions from requirements to delightful yarns. This pattern comes from elsebeth lavolds dreamweaver collection, book fourteen. Instead, we display her current designs in gallery form, and some of her earlier work can be seen at the separate page about the designer link at the bottom of this page, along with. Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on cabling. Erna was originally knitted in another yarn, now long gone, but it is so pretty it deserves a longer life. Stockinette sweater knit with leaf lace pattern in the ribbing at the bottom edge, and hemmed neckline.
Posing as bob is the lovely ysolda teague who just did a book signing at the store a couple of weeks ago. So i have reknitted it in my lovely hempathy yarn, cool and pleasant with the look and drape of linen but composed of cotton, hemp and viscose making it less hard on the hands. Elsebeth lavold silky wool estrid kit womens pullovers kits taken from designers choice book 9. It all comes together to create a thoroughly wearable garment, suitable for everyday wear as well as.
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