The main source of estonian lace stitch patterns and techniques is the book pitsilised koekirjad by leili riemann, published by kirjastus monokkel in 1995. Apr 23, 2017 explore heidiwollensks board estonian lace knitting, followed by. And because nupps consume a lot of yarn, a pattern with many nupps increase the weight of the resulting shawl considerably. Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling book knitted lace. Donna druchenas from sheep to shawl talks about estonian lace knitting that generally has a plain wrong side row of purl and where the lace pattern is worked in knit on the right side rows.
Each row is very long, but there is much less finishing at the end. 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. The small format book is a perfect size for your knitting bag and contains everything you need to know to complete a haapsalu shawl or scarf, including how to cast on, work the center, plan the outer. Knitted shawl patterns instant download lovecrafts. The small format book is a perfect size for your knitting bag and. Since then we have added some estonian books to our collection, here is a post about some of them. Hand knitted natural white haapsalu shawl made with queen silvia pattern. Estonian mittens some more incredible estonian knitting check out the detail in the cuff on the right one todays forecast. The lace here is worked in yarn with some heft to it. Knitting begins with the scalloped lace edging and works in towards the centre.
Introduction to the estonian knitwear colour palettes estonian techniques with clear instructions and illustrations212 stitch patterns from estonian knitwear its like a museum in a book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. I love that knitted lace of estonia is a very well researched and documented history of a technique and cottage industry that is in danger of. Knitted lace traditions knitpicks staff knitting blog. Featuring 12 patterns, there is a pattern for all abilities and all techniques. True lace is very complex and requires the knitter to really pay attention to what they are doing, every row is likely to be a pattern row unlike simple lace where the pattern. Haapsalu, a resort town on the west coast of estonia, was a popular vacation spot during the nineteenth century, where tourists could purchase knitted lace shawls from the local women.
Nothing makes you feel as safe and cozy as a shawl. It is almost all in estonian, but that doesnt matter the key to the chart symbols is. See more ideas about lace knitting, lace patterns and lace knitting patterns. If you would like to try your hand at an heirloomtobe estonian lace weight shawl, this is the one to start with.
Haapsalu sall a book about the estonian lace shawls photo from album haapsalu sall. This lace stole knitting pattern makes a gorgeous lace shawl thats filled this lemon lace shawl pattern is a lovely lace knitting pattern in an this dove gray cowl pattern is a lovely, lacy cowl knitting pattern if youve been searching for a spring infinity scarf pattern. Promise me pattern by boo knitsthis crescent shaped shawl is so pretty with its delicate lace pattern and knitted wrap or shawl. This is the reason that the characteristic estonian lace patterns have been devised in such a way that they combine the so popular delicate appearance as well as many. I love estonian lace patterns and this allover starflower pattern really caught my eye.
Unlike traditional estonian lace edges, karukells lace. The picture below shows the pattern crown prince by nancy bush, a typical estonian lace shawl. See more ideas about lace knitting, knitting and lace. The most prominent stitch in estonian lace is the nupp stitch which provides texture to your work. Now with a bonus 1hour dvd, knitted lace of estonia will teach you about traditional lace knitting techniques, such as.
Estonian starflower allover lace with balanced edges megan. The stitch patterns are from the book, the haapsalu shawl. Daisy and i want to share one of our favorite books. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. To knit this pattern you will have to make nupps a lot of them.
Colorful estonian gloves to knit from nancy bush piecework. Lot of 3 tatting pattern books practical, victorian fancy stitchery, big. Lace shawl and wrap knitting patterns in the loop knitting. I have several books on the subject and love the designs and the stories behind the patterns. The most different pattern feature is the socalled nupp a bobble, basically.
At koigu we are very passionate about our wool and decided to showcase some of our coziest designs made out of chelsea and othello in the book vill. And they are beautiful to look at, with beautifully lit photographs and muted colours of yarn. Jun 06, 2014 i am very happy to be publishing my newest pattern today estonian dream shawl. You can use laceweight yarn, fingering and sportweight yarn for delicate and detailed stitchwork, or go big with bulky yarn and a trendy triangle scarf knitting pattern. Lot of 3 tatting pattern books practical, victorian fancy stitchery, big book. I love that knitted lace of estonia is a very well researched and documented history of a technique and cottage industry that is in danger of disappearing. Meet estonian lace expert nancy bush and learn about the history of lace from haapsalu, a port city famed for its gorgeous, intricate shawls and scarves in a variety of shapes. This stitch pattern inspired me to get it out, spend a few hours waxing and polishing my neglected wooden swift and spend the better part of an afternoon balling up the wool. Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations. Haapsalu sall the estonian lace book northern lace. Japanese knitting stitch books are a gold standard of knitting stitch charts.
This ebook or bundle, includes the following five 5 patterns. Ive had some shetland cobweb weight yarn sitting in my stash for years and years. Our hurt book sale is happening now, so give one of these lovelies a good home. The motif of my estonian butterflies shawl is based on a stitch pattern from the book the haapsalu shawl. Lace knitting is a decorative form of knitting generally with fine yarn that has a pattern of holes in the fabric to form a lacy pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Nancy bush, an estonian knitting authority, helps knitters. But if you know what to look for nupps, lily of the valley, and other traditional estonian motifs then youll be able to recognize what makes estonian lace patterns so unique. Techniques, patterns and traditions papdvd by nancy bush isbn. Kindad 3 many pattern charts estonian knitting see more. Lace knitting patterns lace patterns knitting stitches stitch patterns knitting books crochet books. Apr 19, 2011 donna druchenas from sheep to shawl talks about estonian lace knitting that generally has a plain wrong side row of purl and where the lace pattern is worked in knit on the right side rows. Nancy bush shares her passion for estonian lace interweave. The pattern for a fullsized shawl is also included. The story goes that these shawls were sold by weight. Expert knitter and designer nancy bush has been a student and teacher of estonian textile traditions for many years. Estonian lace knitting historian and designer, nancy bush wrote the book knitted lace of estonia and theres just a few weeks left to see. The coordinating decorative lace edging is not estonian, but it makes for an easier project by knitting it alongside the main portion of the blanket.
Always knitted with fine wool or merinocobweb, so you can pull the shawl through. Estonian lace explained, a knitting class bluprint. Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling. In this class youll make a smaller sampler shawl that will familiarize you with estonian knitting techniques. Estonian knitting is worthy of exploring in every respect, whether it be choosing the appropriate palette or pattern, or using authentic techniques. Download the original estonian lace scarf pattern for free. Being a peasant industry, it makes sense that the traditional motifs were largely natural in origin, the most venerable being the haga twig and lehe.
Unlike traditional estonian lace edges, karukells lace edge is picked up and worked in the round around the entire shawl. Feb 19, 2020 haapsalu shawl over 200 years old estonian traditional lace shawl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In many ways, estonian lace knitting looks like most lace but there are differences, too. The central unique feature of estonian lace is the socalled nupp stitch basically a bubble but estonian lace. This new book, translated into english from estonian, is a companion book to all the lace books published by saara publishing house in estonia. The lace for mom scarf is worked lengthwise and contains lace that is worked on the right side of the fabric only.
We create and show new lace patterns which are inspired by traditions of our beloved haapsalu shawls. A knitted lace tradition from estonia by siiri reimann, aime edasi. This blog is place for reinvention of knitted estonian lace. Stitches used include knit, purl, k2tog, skp, yo, a centered double decrease sl2k1p2sso and nupps. This is a pattern for both an estonian shawl, that measures 24 inches x 74 inches. But this is not simply a book about lace knitting in general. A japanese stitch pattern books is a knitters equivalent to a candy shop. Techniques, patterns, and traditions, as well as the classic folk knitting in estonia, has brought us dozens of patterns from this small but lovely european nation. Since then we have added some estonian books to our collection, here is a post about some. Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling book knitted lace of estonia.
This triangular shawl has an allover lily of the valley lace motif and would make a spectacular wedding shawl. Estonian lace is traditionally worked in stockinette with lace pattern rows only on the right side. At first glance, estonian lace might look like any other lace knitting pattern. History of estonian knitting overview of types of garments knitted in the 18th and 19th centuries suitable yarns and needles. I love that there are instructions and techniques for adapting the included stitch dictionary to your own designs. Estonian knitting is very particular in its techniques and patterns. This very lacy scarfshawl is composed of three distinct estonian stitches that blend together in a gorgeous shawl.
We have lots of easy knitted shawl patterns for lacy decorative shawls, snuggly winter shawls, and beautiful knitted prayer shawl patterns too. Estonian lace knitting beyond the hebrides lace symposium. Posted on june 12, 2015 september 20, 2015 our hurt book sale is happening now, so give one of these lovelies a good home. Oct 01, 2008 nancy bush always does a nice job with her books. Unfortunately, i learned in january 2006, that the book went out of print. Over the years, nancy bush, author of interweaves new book knitted lace of estonia.
Estonian knitting is worthy of exploring in every respect, whether it be choosing the appropiate palette or pattern, or using authentic techniques. The coordinating decorative lace edging is not estonian, but it makes for an easier project by knitting it alongside the main portion of the. The central unique feature of estonian lace is the socalled nupp stitch basically a bubble but estonian lace knitting is way more than just nupps, especially when you look closer at its distinctive stitch patterns. A garter stitch border frames the entire center panel and another separates the karukell pattern from the greta garbo pattern within the center panel.
Techniques, patterns, and traditions by nancy bush. In 2012 i wrote a post called pitsilised koekirjad a book not often found, and other books on estonian knitting. This lace stole knitting pattern makes a gorgeous lace shawl thats filled this lemon lace shawl pattern is a lovely lace knitting pattern in an this dove gray cowl pattern is a lovely, lacy cowl knitting pattern if youve been searching for a spring infinity scarf pattern, then this this purple ombre infinity scarf is absolutely. This is a book of patterns used in estonian stoles and shawls. If you thought of lace shawls as only delicate wisps, take a look at some of these free knitting patterns for shawls and wraps in cotton yarn, bulky yarn, and worsted yarn. This blog is place for reinvention of knitted estonian. Estonian princess baby blanket knitting pattern by sami. This beautiful blanket uses a traditional estonian stitch pattern. Ask for combined shipping invoice, no refunds if you pay before asking. These books are consistent, precise, and innovative. It documents a very specific laceknitting tradition, showing how it evolved and how the. We also have nancys stunning estonian summer shawl pattern for sale in our online store.
I am very happy to be publishing my newest pattern today estonian dream shawl. Classic lace patterns used to create a simple, elegant shetland lace shawl. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. This lacy scarf follows the design of the beautiful haapsalu ratik or haapsalu shawls from estonia.
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