Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives
Please note that this is a preorder product. The publication date is 17 October 2025. Any item ordered with this product will be sent together on 17 October 2025.
Aleks Byrd's Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives is a captivating collection of knitwear designs inspired by her grandmother's old sketchbooks and her family's heirloom crafts. The patterns blend innovation and modernity while remaining rooted in tradition.
"Knitting stitches many things together, far beyond the literal loops of yarn. In this book, it has stitched together generations of my family."
This collection features 15 patterns, including socks, hats, sweaters, and cardigans, which utilize a variety of techniques—such as lace, cables, and colorwork—alongside Roosimine, the traditional Estonian inlay method. The designs pay homage to previous generations and their shared love for craft, combining contemporary flair with traditional elements.
Aleks Byrd is an illustrator and knitwear designer with connections to Estonia, Canada, and the United States. She is renowned for her modernization of Estonian knitting traditions, introducing techniques like Roosimine and Vikkel to knitters worldwide. Kindred Knits is her second knitting book; her innovative debut, Traditions Revisited, was published by Laine Publishing in 2022.
- 216 pages
- 15 patterns: 4 sweaters, 4 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 2 hats, 1 pair of socks, 1 pair of slippers and 1 pair of mitts.
- Hardcover
- Print only, no digital download code available
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-952-7580-57-8
- Weight: Approx. 850 g / 1.9 lb
- Dimensions: 195 x 246 x 24 mm
- Printed in Latvia.
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Learn More:
Aleks Byrd & Grandmother’s Crafting Treasures
Let Aleks Byrd Teach You Roosimine and Vikkel
