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Mar 20, 2018 knit yourself a pair of stunning latvian mittens with this collection of traditional latvian mitten knitting patterns. See more instagram post by jan burgwinkle oct 26, 2015 at 8. Dec 27, 2017 how to work a latvian braid in the round. Her detailed technical instructions and drawings show how to create the esoteric fringecaston, scalloped cuffs, latvian braid, and other techniques. Suitcase with 45 pairs of latvian mittens from latvian folk art collection in nj is starting to travel around us latvian centers. Lovely latvian mitten patterns not actual knitting patterns just the image here unfortunately because i want to make them all. I fell in love with latvian mittens after seeing these latvian mittens on ravelry nonravelry link to pdf of pattern and i decided to get the book to learn more about them and find new patterns and new ways of constructing them. Look closely at diane thomsons knitting and youll see that her pairs of mittens and glovesthe latvian ones, the norwegian ones, the ones based on african weavingdont always perfectly match. Apr 11, 2014 with the latvian mittens, the pattern has to go all the way around seamlessly. Latvian mittens diy knitting kit knit like a latvian. Its challenging because latvian patterns give just a fragment of a chart, not a mittens worth of chart.

Jelgava 94 by janis jonevs, lacplesis by andrejs pumpurs, mates piens by nora ikstena, bille by vizma belsevica, and epifanijas. Even if you live in a warmer climate, you probably have friends that could use one of these free mittens knitting patterns. Discover 36 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in latvia from the corner house to hospitalis restaurant. There are 50 different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the mittens such as fingerless gloves and wrist warmers. Basically, a latvian braid is inside out colourwork. This book was originally printed in 2012, but has been reprinted in 2014. The sock series are focused more towards beginners. A mans mitten from vidzeme with a fringed lower edge. Each comes with a picture dictionary and a set of 10 interactive. Apr 15, 2016 hobbywoolriga how each box of knit like a latvian mitten kits is made. These are a bit of a hybrid, as her book encourages you in that direction.

Exhibition 45 pairs of latvian mittens from the latvian ethnographic museum in priedaine, nj and mittens from. This page is dedicated to traditions of knitting latvian mittens, sharing stories and knowledge behind them. In fact, im eager to knit using the symbols and color i swooned a little upon seeing that this is dual language. Dec 28, 2017 but the oldest existing mittens come from latvia a latvian mitten has been found thats more than years old and its that country that has one of the best traditions around mitten. Now, there are a million and ten places you can go to quickly buy a pair of storebought mittens to keep your hands. We hope to see you back here soon and hope you all stay healthy. Please join us at the sf latvian house for the opening event of the exhibition latvian mittens on saturday, october 14 at noon this opening day will be full of activities to celebrate latvian mitten knitting craft. Hobbywoolriga how each box of knit like a latvian mitten kits is made. You purl with the yarn i use two strands in the example, but you can use one, or three, or whatever you want on the outside, using one strand each stitch to knit, and floating the other in front which creates the braid. The book has minimal color photos, and the charts are what can be expected from an older book, but none of that makes the book seem less useful.

Joka pec alfabets, a great book for learning the latvian alphabet that comes with a dvd and a poster. See more ideas about knitting, knitting charts and mittens pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thats the hardest part, is getting the pattern balanced so that you dont have an awkward visual. Latvian braid tutorial and other such stuff ohdessa. I fell across this book and liked the look of the patterns on the front and took a gamble. Maybe if the book was published in one language it would have more room to display bigger and easier to see graphs. The patterns, however, are entirely charted and in full colour.

You then pick up from the twocolor cast on and knit in the other direction. Its really neat as it means that you dont have to whip stitch the cast on edge inside later on. This is an allover pattern and i cast on 72 stitches using us 0 dpns and fingeringweight yarn but i have this weird line going up the thumb side of the mitten where the pattern doesn. Mar 28, 2018 the latvian traditional mitten pattern.

This book gives an introduction to the history o handknits from norway. Create colorful mittens in traditional patterns that are perfect for the winter. What to see in latvia insiders guide to adventures in. I love the construction on these so much it kills me. Latvian mitten patterns inspiration for bookmarks and decorative painting. What to see in latvia insiders guide to adventures in latvia. As someone with a latvian great grandmother who passed away long ago and left many beautiful pairs of handmade mittens to pass down, this book has been wonderful to see more of a story behind each style she made. Giant latvian mitten cardigan pattern by meg swansen. You purl with the yarn i use two strands in the example, but you can use one, or three, or whatever you want on the outside, using one strand each. English uk latvian for beginners english latvian audio. With color photographs of 92 mittens and 125 charts, upitis includes instructions for five specific mittens. See more ideas about knitting, knit mittens and mittens pattern. Lizbeth upitis is truly a master knitter, and her book of extraordinarily beautiful traditional latvian mittens is a knitters paradise.

But the oldest existing mittens come from latvia a latvian mitten has been found thats more than years old and its that country that has one of the best traditions around mitten. Im working on graph 44, district of vidzeme from latvian mittens upitis and im having a problem making the pattern fit inside the number of stitches i have. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you own the first latvian mitten book that was published in english by elizabeth lupitas, that book was far better with. It seems to be especially enjoyable when the cold of winter rolls in. Although there have been publications before concerning latvian ethnographic mittens, the book mittens of latvia. When youre getting close to the thumb upcoming you flip the liner inside the the growing mitten and then knit around it to get the proper fit. The latvian mitten family by rebecca blair is featured in interweave knits holiday 2016 and can be purchased with the magazine or as an individual pattern. Latvian mittens from upitis book knitting accessories. The mitten handbook is much more than an instruction bookit provides a list of mitten ingredients thumbs, cuffs, tops, edgings, and different constructions, then outlines the best tools and techniques for readers to combine them to knit their own unique creations. The opportunity to rely on not just my own resources and brain, but the collective intelligence of ever knitter who reads, is a special bit of wonder in the world, and if youre looking for a mitten to knit, you can do no better than the listing provided to me in the last entry. Popular latvian books meet your next favorite book.

I bought this book whilst taking part in a schoolhouse press latvian mitten kal led by the author of the book, lizbeth upitis. The blue and purple were leftovers from socks i have done. Worked in fingeringweight wool with lined cuffs, the latvian mitten family was made to keep wearers fingers warm. In the past the socks were worn inside winter boots. I dont read latvian, but i do love to compare languages. This latvian mitten pattern comes from the district of ventspils and features a cuff with a scalloped edge. Contains photos and charts of 178 latvian mittens from historical pieces. It began with a mitten a healing journey of an unexpected kind. So, even if you are an inexperienced knitter you can create a beautiful traditional design. One of the first mittenspecific books i bought was the swedish mitten book. Get the latvian mittens by rebecca blair, as seen in interweave knits holiday 2016. Great selection of pattern books for mittens and gloves, including some historical books. Knit like a latvian and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. You can also learn latvian using the iphone or android app the book 2 language course english latvian is also available as the iphone app learn latvian or android app learn latvian.

You can still do that if you prefer but with this method its done as part of the knitting. Can you knit like a latvian knitting kits wool by hobbywoolriga. Jul 17, 2010 basically, a latvian braid is inside out colourwork. Bikibuks picture poem book series that encompasses almost 100 small books, in each a latvian artist has illustrated a latvian poem. The model mitten was knit in brown, green, yellow, red, and white. I was able to peek inside the cuffs on the to see how some of the knitters carried their yarns on the unseen. Gauge, needle size, and finished mitten size are interdependent and can be altered based upon the chart on the inside back cover. When you finish a pair of your own you can wear them in rainy autumn evenings or as slippers at home or when youre warming up by the fireplace with your pet, a cup of warm tea and a good book. Moreover it is a visually magnificent book which tells us the story about latvian traditional culture through bright and inspiring photos. I enjoyed knitting the mittens, using graph 19, district of vidzeme mittens. Some calls riga the paris of north, some say riga is the baltic prague.

Every pattern presented by the book is unique, but they still all have roots in the cradle of indoeuropean culture and it is easy to see resemblances with. Hobbywool knit like a latvian how theyre made youtube. The comments on the last entry are exactly the reason why knitblogs are genius. The pictures, descriptions and snippets of history are lovely. The stitch patterns came from lizbeth upitiss awesome book latvian mittens. Who doesnt love to feel the fuzzy warmth of knit mittens around their fingers. Exhibition 45 pairs of latvian mittens from the latvian ethnographic museum in priedaine, nj and mittens from the homes of latvian bay area residents. Im ilva and this is where im sharing insider tips for travelling in latvia.

Lupatini books, animated videos and music cds, quirky and absolutely adorable. Posted on september 11, 2009 by stephanie pearlmcphee. Latvian mittens and no knitting police ingebretsens knits. Knit like a latvian and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Instagram post by jan burgwinkle oct 26, 2015 at 8. In the cuff area is where i do a lot of design work. The book has many beautiful colour plates of mittens from different districts of latvia, plus the charts to work from. Lasamkoks a tool by the latvian national library that offers a digital library split by age group from preschool kids to grownups runajosas pasakas this project is a talking book with three stories in three languages latvian, english and russian that can both be read and listened to. The significance of mittens in the latvian culture is profound, and the historical details of the importance of mittens in marriage rites, plus the knitting songs daina provided by the author, are both fascinating and touching. See more ideas about mittens pattern, pattern and mittens. Knit yourself a pair of stunning latvian mittens with this collection of traditional latvian mitten knitting patterns.

May 29, 2017 although there have been publications before concerning latvian ethnographic mittens, the book mittens of latvia. Latvian mitten pattern doesnt continue all the way around. So my new mitten pattern should be going up in a few days. This sweet trio of mittens is a subtle way to make the whole family match. This opening day will be full of activities to celebrate latvian mitten knitting craft. Diy pattern knitting kits everything we offer you has been a long. Oct 03, 2017 please join us at the sf latvian house for the opening event of the exhibition latvian mittens on saturday, october 14 at noon. The edition in latvian language contains some text in english, though the book mainly is in in latvian.

Us 2 for the liner, us 1 for the mitten itself this is the finished right mitten. Blog my first latvian mitten the loveliest yarn company. Latvian mittens, traveling exhibition home facebook. The history of winter mittens is surprisingly feminist. I was enamored with latvian mittens, and thought i could just pick up the craft with a mitten book and make my own pair of latvian mittensgulp. Ethnographer maruta grasmane hard cover the book presents 178 samples of mittens, reproduced from the 18th century originals in latvian museum collections, their knitting secrets and wearing traditions. Mittens of latvia an exciting 178 samples of ethnographic mittens for knitters, collected in a high quality design book.