{"product_id":"kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives-2nd-quality","title":"Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives (2nd Quality)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW211804041 BCX0\" lang=\"FI-FI\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211804041 BCX0\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a second-quality product. The products might have minor defects or scratches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Knitting stitches many things together, far beyond the literal loops of yarn. In this book, it has stitched together generations of my family.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eKindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating collection of knitwear designs inspired by the old sketchbooks of her Estonian grandmother, Hilja, and some of her family’s heirloom crafts. The book features 15 knitting patterns, ranging from socks and hats to sweaters and cardigans, worked in a variety of techniques — including lace, cables and colourwork, as well as Roosimine, the traditional Estonian inlay method. The designs are innovative and modern, yet rooted in tradition: an homage to previous generations and their shared love of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleks Byrd is an illustrator and knitwear designer with Estonian, Canadian and American roots. She is particularly well-known as a moderniser of Estonian knitting traditions. Aleks has introduced techniques such as Roosimine and Vikkel to knitters around the world. Kindred Knits is her second knitting book: her innovative debut, Traditions Revisited, was published by Laine Publishing in 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Previews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/blogs\/pattern-previews\/pattern-previews-for-kindred-knits?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=eb566a8f5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePattern previews for Kindred Knits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/sources\/kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archive\/patterns\"\u003ePattern previews for Kindred Knits on Ravelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/blogs\/journal\/aleks-byrd-and-grandmother-s-crafting-treasures\"\u003eAleks Byrd \u0026amp; Grandmother’s Crafting Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/products\/traditions-revisited\"\u003eAleks Byrd: Traditions Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/blogs\/journal\/have-you-tried-roosimine-or-vikkel-aleks-byrd-combines-traditional-estonian-knitting-techniques-with-her-own-twists?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=5c2ac236a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eLet Aleks Byrd Teach You Roosimine and Vikkel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laine Publishing","offers":[{"title":"English \/ Hardcover","offer_id":53570341798230,"sku":"9789527580578eng2q","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8312\/6942\/files\/Aleks_Byrd_frontcover.eng.png?v=1757413211","url":"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/en-ca\/products\/kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives-2nd-quality","provider":"Laine Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}