{"product_id":"kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","title":"Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Knitting stitches many things together, far beyond the literal loops of yarn. In this book, it has stitched together generations of my family.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aleksbyrd\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/a\u003e’s Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives is a captivating collection of knitwear designs inspired by the old sketchbooks of her Estonian grandmother, Hilja, and some of her family’s heirloom crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features 15 patterns, ranging from socks and hats to sweaters and cardigans, worked in a variety of techniques — including lace, cables and colourwork, as well as Roosimine, the traditional Estonian inlay method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs are innovative and modern, yet rooted in tradition —an homage to previous generations and their shared love of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aleksbyrd\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator and knitwear designer with Estonian, Canadian and American roots. She is particularly well-known for her modernization of Estonian knitting traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleks has introduced techniques such as Roosimine and Vikkel to knitters around the world. Kindred Knits is her second knitting book: her innovative debut, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/en-ca\/products\/traditions-revisited?variant=41975991042206\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTraditions Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e, was published by Laine Publishing in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Asselin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52172431589690,"sku":null,"price":77.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1683\/7455\/files\/Kindred-Knits-Cover.jpg?v=1764200041","url":"https:\/\/www.thefibrenook.live\/products\/kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","provider":"The Fibre Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}