Nordic Hands: 25 Fiber Craft Projects to Discover Scandinavian Culture

By: Osterhaug, Anita

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

The 25 projects include these and more:

Nature
- Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw
- Felted Telemark Bouquet
Community
- Rustic Linen Placemats
- Monk's Belt Towels of Welcome
Craftsmanship
- Knitted S lje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun
- A Nordic Sweater for Your Laptop
Sustainability
- Rags-to-Riches Rug
- Cup Cozies to Go

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764366912
• ISBN13: 9780764366918
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.8" x 10.3"