Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits by Aleks Byrd

Fall in love with intriguing techniques such as roosimine and vikkel! Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to Estonian knitting. It includes 19 patterns that blend seamlessly with today’s knitting styles. Pattern Previews for Traditions Revisited  ABOUT THE BOOK For a small country on the Baltic Sea, Estonia’s tradition and love for handicraft greatly surpasses its size. Estonian knitting is all about techniques, embellishment and regionality. Each knit tells a story about the knitter and where they live. Aleks Byrd's book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired. It includes 19 patterns, ranging from mittens to sweaters, that blend seamlessly with modern knitting styles. Aleks – whose roots are in Estonia, Canada and the USA – is a knitwear designer based in Bath, UK. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques