| The Art of Lithuanian Knitting: 25 Traditional Patterns and the People, Places, and History That Inspire Them Contributor(s): Druchunas, Donna (Author), Hall, June L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 157076848X ISBN-13: 9781570768484 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting - Crafts & Hobbies | Beadwork - Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.9" W x 10.7" (1.85 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lithuania is a knitter's paradise--hand-knitted garments fill tourist street markets to overflowing, traditional crafts are celebrated at summer festivals and in open-air museums, and the first hint of winter turns the capital city of Vilnius into a veritable knitwear fashion show Now, join knitting experts Donna Druchunas and June L. Hall in their journey through a fascinating and beautiful country, and discover Lithuania's rich textile history for yourself. Dive deep into Lithuanian knitting techniques, pattern stitches, and motifs; explore the stories behind 25 designs for traditional and modern accessories; and practice colorwork, textured stitches, lace, entrelac, and more |
Contributor Bio(s): Druchunas, Donna: - Donna Druchunas is a writer and knitwear designer with passions for knitting, world travel, and research. She has been visiting Lithuania, where her great grandparents were born, every year since 2007. Donna has been designing knitwear and writing for over a decade and she is the author of award-winning knitting books. She also teaches in the USA, Canada, and Europe and holds retreats at her private studio in a 150-year old farm house.Hall, June L.: - June L. Hall is a local historian and fibre artist, and the author of a book about the native Lake District sheep, for parents and children, Henrietta Herdwick. She was a long-time member the Wool Clip fiber-artist co-operative in Cumbria, which organizes WoolFest one of the largest sheep and wool events in Great Britain and serves as a committee member for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust of Cumbria. June has had her articles and designs published in magazines in the UK and the USA. |