{"product_id":"cable-knits-from-nordic-lands-knitting-beauty-and-ingenuity-in-over-20-unique-patterns-9781570769290","title":"Cable Knits from Nordic Lands: Knitting Beauty and Ingenuity in Over 20 Unique Patterns","description":"\u003cb\u003eClassic cable knitting techniques--elegantly contemporary Scandinavian design.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwedish knitting phenom Ivar Asplund learned how to work cables from his grandmother and was smitten right away--such marvelously intricate designs, and yet at their heart the underlying principles were so simple. A few stitches trading places here and there, and suddenly flowing braids, interwoven figures of eight, or classic x-and-o patterns came to life before his eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this compelling collection, available for the first time in English with US terminology and measurements, Asplund invites knitters to join him in exploring the possibilities, combining his grandmother's well-loved lessons in time-tested cabling techniques with the exquisite simplicity of modern Scandinavian style: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 20 projects, ranging from sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos to scarves, wrist warmers, and hats-for children and adults.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttractive patterns showing off a balance of historic and modern elements, designed for superior fit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step pattern instructions to guide novice cablers through straightforward reversible projects and eye-catching cable repeats.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarger, more complex garments with multiple cable patterns to let veterans test their skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA tutorial section that explains the fundamentals of working and combining cables in any design to achieve a variety of striking effects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIvar Asplund grew up in southern Sweden, his grandmother taught him how to knit when he was five years old (40 years ago!). He moved to Uppsala in his late teens for university studies and after graduating spent some time traveling abroad. Today he lives near Stockholm and work's at a yarn store where he teaches knitting.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Trafalgar Square Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475313590546,"sku":"9781570769290","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d8d38523-3594-4e92-b86e-307453ffe1f1.jpg?v=1752592242","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cable-knits-from-nordic-lands-knitting-beauty-and-ingenuity-in-over-20-unique-patterns-9781570769290","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}