Medieval-Inspired Knits

20 Projects Featuring the Motifs, Colors, and Shapes of the Middle Ages

Author: Anna-Karin Lundberg

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Inspired by the richly decorated interiors of medieval churches in the province of Uppland, Sweden, this gorgeous book is a visual playground for the knitter. Author, graphic artist, and hand-knit designer Anna-Karin Lundberg provides a stunning photographic glimpse into her country's creative and religious history while explaining her own fascination with the motifs, colors, and shapes of the Middle Ages. Lundberg then seamlessly translates the luxurious swirling vine patterns, graceful borders, and exciting color combinations from dozens of dramatic mural paintings and period textiles into sumptuous modern-day knits anyone can wear. Knitters will find step-by-step instructions for 20 original projects, including sweaters, vests, jackets, scarves, and gloves. There are patterns for women, men, and children, and tips for sizing and finishing. Throughout, full-color photographs and diagrams provide ample points of reference to ensure unique and striking results. Medieval-Inspired Knits shines a fresh and glorious light on the look of the Middle Ages, proving that what's old can indeed be made new again, with yarn and knitting needles as the means of reinvention

Critic Reviews

“"Though this book appeals to a specialized audience (knitters with an interest in traditional stranded colorwork and the skills to make such detailed patterns) those knitters are passionate about their craft, and will appreciate Lundberg's inspiring collection." -- Library Journal >/i>”

Lundberg has designed a brilliant collection of knits using the palettes, motifs and, in some cases, shapes she discovered on her sojourn through the Middle Ages. This is passionate geekery at its finest, and it's yielded a visual feat of twenty designs- sweaters, vests, and accessories- each presented on a page with project photographs and images of the paintings on which Lundberg based her designs. --Vogue Knitting
Stunning brocade and swirling vine patterns with embellished borders present themselves in 20 knitting patterns of sweaters, vests, and accessories like scarves and gloves, for men, women, and children. . . . The vibrant colored photographs and illustrations are large, clear, and detailed. --Paula Moliver, Examiner
The patterns are complex and beautiful--knit in one piece and steeked. They are worked in fine yarn in colors based on how the paintings look today, muted and earthy. Fans of fine colorwork, this is a book worth seeking out. --
Though this book appeals to a specialized audience (knitters with an interest in traditional stranded colorwork and the skills to make such detailed patterns) those knitters are passionate about their craft, and will appreciate Lundberg's inspiring collection. --Library Journal>/i>

About the Author

Anna-Karin Lundberg began knitting as a child and is a self-taught graphic and textile designer with a university degree in musicology and ethnology. She is the designer behind the Kaja Sticks collections, playfully traditional designs for handknit garments that are fun to knit and easy to wear. Historical inspiration is a common trait in Lundberg's designs, and her fascination with period costumes is reflected in her motifs, colors, shaping, and knitting technique. htm

Back Cover

STRIKING COLORS. RICH TEXTURES. DRAMATIC BORDERS.Anna-Karin Lundberg translates luxurious swirling vine patterns, graceful borders, and exciting color combinations from the dramatic mural paintings and period textiles of medieval churches into sumptuous modern-day knitwear. This fabulously illustrated book includes: 20 original knitwear designs Sweaters, vests, jackets, scarves, and gloves Patterns for women, men, and children Step-by-step instructions and diagrams Gorgeous color photographs of projects and period frescoes Descriptions of techniques, yarns, and sizing* A brief history of Swedish church paintings and textiles