{"product_id":"aleks-byrd-kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","title":"Aleks Byrd - Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives","description":"\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aleksbyrd\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/a\u003e’s Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features 15 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs are innovative and modern, yet rooted in tradition —an homage to previous generations and their shared love of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aleksbyrd\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator and knitwear designer with Estonian, Canadian and American roots. She is particularly well-known for her modernization of Estonian knitting traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleks has introduced techniques such as Roosimine and Vikkel to knitters around the world. Kindred Knits is her second knitting book: her innovative debut, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/en-ca\/products\/traditions-revisited?variant=41975991042206\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTraditions Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e, was published by Laine Publishing in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-952-7580-57-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 850 g \/ 1.9 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 195 x 246 x 24 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in Latvia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laine Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940960391426,"sku":null,"price":77.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/7397\/1356\/files\/Kindred-Knits-Cover.jpg?v=1761851647","url":"https:\/\/emporiumdelaine.com\/es\/products\/aleks-byrd-kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","provider":"Wööl emporium de laine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}