Nordic Hands

This adventure meets the needs of two passionate audiences: fiber artists and Nordic craft enthusiasts. By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of these crafts, fans can enjoy extra-meaningful making. Step 1: Vivid photos and spirited text explain the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life—nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Step 2: For each value, create 4 to 7 thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving. • Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate) • Author is editor emerita of Handwoven, the largest-circulation fiber arts magazine • Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few A few of the projects: Nature • Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw Sustainability • Rags-to-Riches Rug 192 pp | 300 color images & patterns