Selbu Mittens: Discover the Rich History of a Norwegian Knitting Tradition with Over 500 Charts and 35 Classic Patterns

by Anne Bardsgard

Overview

The ultimate compendium for any Norwegian mitten enthusiast, this gorgeous and inspiring resource was produced in conjunction with a one-of-a-kind exhibition of gloves and mittens from Selbu at the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum. A thoroughly researched and illustrated account of the rich history of Selbu patterning—instantly recognizable for its dramatic contrasts and intricate motifs—covers the development of the designs themselves, and the essential role these knitted accessories have played in the cultural and economic development of the Selbu region. Then, dive into pages upon pages of over 500 colorwork charts, organized according to the source of their inspiration, from classic stars, snowflakes, and flowers to elk, spiders, and coffee beans. Complete patterns are included for 35 mittens and gloves from the original museum collection, accompanied by short biographies of the original designers—or choose from an overflowing selection of motifs for palms, thumbs, cuffs, and even patterned edging techniques for joining around the hand, to create endlessly fascinating combinations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646011988
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	12/31/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	924,596
File size:	165 MB
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About the Author

Anne Bårdsgård (b. 1966) is a craftswoman with an education from the Department of Textiles at the Bergen University College of Art. She has had several solo exhibitions and participated in a number of collective exhibitions at home and abroad. Her works have been purchased by Norwegian art industry museums, the Arts Council, and the Foundation for the decoration of public buildings and more. Bårdsgård has grown up in Selbu, in 2013, she got an idea: Was it possible to collect, register and transcribe patterns from Selbu and collect them in book form to put the motto production in Selbu in a national cultural-historical context? The book Selbuvotter is a successful result of the project. She currently resides in Selbu a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 7 INTRODUCTION 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 12 THE HISTORY OF SELBU KNITTING 14 WHAT CHARACTERIZES A SELBU MITTEN? 34 Cuff 37 Back of Hand or Front 42 Palm 46 Side Bands 46 Thumb 48 Tips of Mittens and Thumbs 51 Fingers on Gloves 55 KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND STANDARDS 60 Casting on a Mitten – two typical cast-on methods 68 YARN AND WOOL 70 PATTERN MOTIFS USED IN SELBU 78 Primary Mitten Motifs 82 Panels 184 Side Bands 202 Palm or inner hand motifs 205 MITTEN PATTERNS FROM EXCEPTIONAL KNITTERS 220 Christening mittens/baby mittens 222 Gloves 232 Men’s Mittens 238 Women’s Mittens 260 RESOURCES 287 MITTEN REFERENCES 288

Editorial Reviews

"It is rare to find a knitting book [that is] this well-written and that provides this amount of useful information. ... Just under 300 pages and packed with knowledge, it is one of the best books on knitting that I have read."—Blogger Lappone

"or anyone with more than a passing interest in Norwegian mittens, this book is a must-have. The charts are a fantastic resource, and the section on mitten characteristics an excellent guide for the knitter wanting to design mittens in the Selbu tradition."—Carolyn Vance, The Knitting Guild Association

"Full start-to-finish charted patterns are supplied, as well as separately charted motifs for those advanced knitters who desire to create their own pattern. This book is a definitive reference book that every knitter interested in the art of Nordic knitting should have."—The Norwegian American

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