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Nina Granlund Sæther—the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway—is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for breathing fresh life into Norwegian textile history. Now, she's brought together a selection of her personal favorites from her previous titles, plus a handful of brand-new patterns, in this one-of-a-kind collection of two-of-a-kind projects: over 40 patterns for both mittens and socks, inspired by traditional designs from every corner of Norway.

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In this cozy outing, craft instructor Saether collects her favorite Norwegian mitten and sock patterns. The cultural tidbits fascinate ... [T]his will appeal to those who like some history with their knitting. --Publishers Weekly Color photographs are worth a drool or two, as are the patterns ... [T]radition, after all, lives on; add this to the spate of recently published how-tos for Scandinavian knitwear. --Booklist Nina Granlund Saether's book ... is a fascinating look at the knitting traditions of her native country, and has more than 40 patterns for men, women, and children, inspired by heritage styles. --The Knitter Magazine If you think Selbu mittens are thebe-all and end-all, know you've only scratched the surface of the humble hand warmer's legacy. ... Cables and fans; single-colored stockinette; rose, moose, and cat motifs; plus snowflakes, snowflakes, and more snowflakes: On these pages are mitts for kids, men, and women from all corners of this beautiful country. Noro Knitting Magazine, December 2017, Mittens from Around Norway Saether celebrates traditional knitwear from Norway, her homeland, 'where it's easy to end up with cold fingers more than six months of the year, ' with this collection of 40 classic knitwear design patterns best suited for advanced knitters. Publishers Weekly, June 2017, Mittens from Around Norway

Nina Granlund Saether's book ... is a fascinating look at the knitting traditions of her native country, and has more than 40 patterns for men, women, and children, inspired by heritage styles. --The Knitter Magazine If you think Selbu mittens are the be-all and end-all, know you've only scratched the surface of the humble hand warmer's legacy. ... Cables and fans; single-colored stockinette; rose, moose, and cat motifs; plus snowflakes, snowflakes, and more snowflakes: On these pages are mitts for kids, men, and women from all corners of this beautiful country. Noro Knitting Magazine, December 2017, Mittens from Around Norway Saether celebrates traditional knitwear from Norway, her homeland, where it's easy to end up with cold fingers more than six months of the year with this collection of 40 classic knitwear design patterns best suited for advanced knitters. Publishers Weekly, June 2017, Mittens from Around Norway

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Nina Granlund Sæther grew up in Asker, Norway, just outside Oslo. Her love for and interest in knitting, sewing, embroidery, and crochet started before she was even old enough to go to school. She is educated as a craft teacher and worked for a short time in high school. In 1987 she started her career as a journalist with Norsk Husflid, a Norwegian arts and crafts magazine. Sæther has written several books about arts and crafts, and also designs for some Norwegian magazines; her focus is creating original and visually striking craft in a Scandinavian-influenced tradition.

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