Nordic Hands

An abundance of step-by-step fiber art projects to bring Scandinavian style to life in your home.

“Osterhaug’s close connection to her heritage is palpable, and her accomplishments as a journalist, writer, and fiber artist earn this book a spot in any crafter’s library as the resource on all things Nordic.” Christine Jablonski, Handwoven

By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of Nordic crafts, you can enjoy extra-meaningful making!

The 25projects mix unusual and more-familiar patterns andtechniques, ranging from danskbrogd pillows andmonks belt guest towels to knitted bags, rosemalingwith wool, and a rug inspired by Icelandic terrain.

Peek into the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian lifenature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

For each value,create 4 to 7 beautiful and thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving.

Each project’s difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate).

Projects by respected designers includingBecky Ashenden,Laura Berlage,Sara Bixler,Susan J. Foulkes,Lisa Hill,Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few.

12 projects are felting or knitting; 13 projects are weaving (rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, tablet, and finger weaving).

The 25 projects include these and more:

Nature
Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw
Felted Telemark Bouquet
Community
Rustic Linen Placemats
Monks Belt Towels of Welcome
Craftsmanship
Knitted Slje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun
A Nordic Sweater for Your Laptop
Sustainability
Rags-to-Riches Rug
Cup Cozies to Go[AuthorName]By Anita Osterhaug[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Anita Osterhaugis an editor emerita ofHandwovenmagazine. An author and journalist, she has taught and written on embroidery, knitting, weaving, spinning, felting, and dyeing and specializes in Scandinavian textiles. She lives in Selah, Washington.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]300 color images & patterns[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]25 Fiber Craft Projects to Discover Scandinavian Culture[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]300 color images & patterns[/ColorPattern]