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|title=Nordic Knits
|author=Sue Flanders
|reviewer=Sue Magee
|genre=Crafts
|summary=A collection of 44 patterns inspired by textiles from Norway, Sweden and Iceland.  Perfect if you're wanting to extend your range of techniques.
|rating=4
|buy=Maybe
|borrow=Yes
|pages=192
|publisher=Voyageur Press
|date=February 2022
|isbn=978-0760373552
|cover=0760373558
|aznuk=0760373558
|aznus=0760373558
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I was so delighted by Sue Flanders' [[Cozy Knits: 30 Hat, Mitten, Scarf and Sock Projects from Around the World by Sue Flanders|Cozy Knits]] that I didn't need any persuading at all to pick up her ''Nordic Knits''.  This delivers forty-four patterns inspired by textiles and local traditions from Norway, Sweden and Iceland.  There are a few sweaters or jackets but the majority of patterns are for smaller items such as mittens, gloves, hats and bags.  All are bright and cheerful and very cosy.

When I worked my way through ''Cozy Knits'' there wasn't a single garment which I couldn't see myself wearing: some had that 'must by knitted up ''immediately''' feeling.  With 'Nordic Knits' there were only a few pieces which I could see myself carrying off.  I suspect that this is because my clothes tend to be classical rather than quirky but if you like to wear clothes which will be noticed you will find the book more rewarding than I did.  I ''think'' that some of the patterns have been published previously: if you have a collection of such patterns and books, you should check before buying.

The range of patterns is described as being ''from simple to more complicated''.  I've been knitting for well over sixty years and felt that there were only a few 'simple' patterns but rather a lot which fell into the 'more complicated' range.  I didn't feel that it was book for the new knitter - and some patterns would challenge those with experience.  If, on the other hand, you're looking to extend your range of techniques, this could be the perfect book for you.  The special techniques are explained well at the back of the book and you're find step-by-step illustrations.  I liked the colour charts: they were particularly clear and easy to follow.

The yarns used are not easily obtained in the UK but you should be able to source suitable substitutions on [http://www.yarnsub.com yarnsub.com].  If you're looking for unusual garments to make as presents this could well be the book for you - and you never know, you might find something which you love for yourself.

I'd like to thank the publishers for letting Bookbag have a review copy.

Knitters of all abilities could well find [[The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z by Kate Atherley]] very useful.

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