Available in a broad selection of subtly mottled shades, this lightweight breathable yarn is perfect for airy tops, sweaters and shawls. Recently published first most favorited first most projects first sort alphabetically. Shop our elsebeth lavold yarns, including silky wool and hempathy. All knitting patterns should be written in this way so we can throw out the others. In the designers choice collection elsebeth hand selects yarns she connects with made with mostly natural or all natural fiber blends and applies her design concept, to produce a harmonious collection. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of or cant afford elsebeth lavold silky wool, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. From elsebeth, it all started in 1992 with an assignment to illustrate a book on historic excursions in the stockholm area, along with experiments with cable patterns. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of elsebeth lavold calm wool, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Knitting pages ingen konst ab elsebeth lavold designer. Elsebeth lavold is best known for her timeless design work known worldwide as viking knits. Silky wool yarn made of 45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon sportdk weight yarn. Between the patterns and around the edges of the jacket are narrow reverse stockinette edgings rolling inwards. Diy patterns and supplies shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace.
This dk weight yarn makes great warm but light garments, accessories, and afghans. Little knits elsebeth lavold silky wool 5560% off sale at. This classic elsebeth lavold yarn can be used for accessories and garments that can be worn yearround. Elsebeth lavold is the only swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label. Elsebeth lavold yarn knitting patterns and supplies.
Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on cabling. Traditional knot and interlace patterns, combined to form uniquely striking contemporary designs. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater. Speed stix mini dress in lion brand woolease 60555.
But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Elsebeth lavolds silky wool blends 45% wool, 35% silk and 20% nylon for a wonderfully soft dk yarn with a fabulous knobbly texture. Knit warm but light garments, accessories, and afghans on 4mm needles and you will be spoilt for choice with the range of deep, beautiful colours. Viking patterns for knitting is the result of years of research by swedish knitwear designer elsebeth lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Shop our huge collection of knitting patterns and kits with easy filters to find just the right project. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Discover more patterns by lion brand at lovecrafts. Patterns are available as pattern books, project kits and pdfs. Everything you need to knit or crochet projects including yarn, needles, kits, books, sale yarn, free knitting patterns and more. It will retain color better than any other fiber, including cotton, due to its porous nature which also allows. It wont wear outinstead, it will wear ingetting better with age.
This weeks giveaway is two amazing pattern books from elsebeth lavold, both having to do with vikinginspired knitting patterns. Elsebeth lavold designers choice book eleven sweden. If you wish to use the patterns or photographs in any way, you must contact the owners for permission. Featuring 14 projects, clear instructions and charts, inspiring color photos, and 60 viking motifs. Made from a blend of cotton, hemp, and modal, elsebeth lavolds hempathy is a fantastic yarn for knitting in the summer. Elsebeth lavold gives an instant understanding of how and where the yarn is going through her clearly drawn graphs so you can knit her creations or design your own. This lightweight yarn is easy to work with, gives excellent stitch definition. For the lower edge and the cuffs, i have created a zig zag pattern with a twist. Gorgeous rich colors, and softness youll really love. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and viking knit. Since 2003, her design efforts are primarily focused on her own yarn label, elsebeth lavold designers choice. Lavold spent years researching viking knots and other ornamentation and translating those designs to knitting. You can knit or crochet accessories, socks, sweaters, cardigans and get beautiful light weight garments.
Erna was originally knitted in another yarn, now long gone, but i find it so pretty i really think it deserves a longer life. Mist was originally published in viking knits and ancient ornaments in another yarn and another gauge. Elsebeth lavold author of viking patterns for knitting. The main pattern is my development of barbara walkers persian twist from her charted knitting designs. Elsebeth lavold designers choice yarns ingen konst ab. Silky wool comes in 50 gram skeins with generous 192 yards of yarn and makes beautiful tops, hats, mitts, shawls and stoles just to. It was within the pages of her international bestsellerdescribed as an indispensable milestone in twentieth century knitting literaturethat lavold first introduced the world to her own innovation. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Spinning companies in europe, south america, japan and china take her visions from requirements to delightful yarns.
Shop all the craft materials you need to start your next project. Elsebeth lavold is a swedish designer who has received worldwide recognition and is best known for her viking knits. A tweedy wool and silk blend, silky wool has a soft next to skin feel and it has a beautiful raw silk like look. Viking patterns for knitting book by elsebeth lavold. Her first book, viking patterns for knitting, was inspired by her extraordinary exhibit, the viking knits project. Silky wool has heather look which adds more texture to the garment. Whether its a sweater from berroco or a shawl pattern from melanie berg we can help you find the right project for you. Elsebeth lavold is the author of viking patterns for knitting 4. So i have reknitted it in my lovely hempathy yarn, cool and pleasant with the look and drape of linen but composed of cotton, hemp and viscose making it less hard on the hands. She personally decides which yarns to include, their properties and colors.
It was within the pages of her international bestsellerdescribed as an indispensable milestone in 20th century knitting. Elsebeth lavold silky wool has a fabulous nubbly texture and deep, beautiful colors. With premiere yarn, knitting supplies, crochet supplies, needles, knitting books and patterns, knitting kits, and more. Elsebeth lavold knitting products at jimmy beans wool. Being the only swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label, she personally ensures that her yarn is cared for and carefully crafted every step of the way. Vikinginspired knits from elsebeth lavold knitting. Comprised of hemp blended with cotton and modal, elsebeth lavold hempathy is a slightly textured yarn that is a webs favorite.
Little knits elsebeth lavold pattern books elsebeth. A soft and lovely yarn from swedish designer elsebeth lavold. In viking patterns for knitting, ancient nordic ornamentation has been translated into an exquisite array of designs for knitters. The knitting patterns and photographs displayed on these pages are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater, she has adapted these richly intricate knots and. And dont forget our own line of patterns by valley yarns. Elsebeth lavold bambool knitting yarn great yarn company. See more ideas about viking knit, knitting and knitting patterns. Here i have adapted it for silky wool, making it suitable for a broader temperature range as well as extending the potential use to a wider spectrum of situations. Made from a blend of cotton, hemp, and modal, elsebeth lavold s hempathy is a fantastic yarn for knitting in the summer. Elsebeth lavold is a prominent knit designer in sweden whose work is appreciated worldwide. Elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. No products were found matching your search criteria. Hemp is an incredible plant fiber that is valued for its strength and durability.
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