By the way, this could be knitted in my misty wool yarn or silky wool aran. Designers choice book 19 the wellington collection jan 1, 2009. Classic, fun knitted designs for kids up to age ten. This dk double knit weight yarn is perfect for sweaters, accessories, shawls, childrens sweater, etc. In the designers choice collection elsebeth hand selects yarns she connects with made with mostly natural or all natural fiber blends and applies her design concept, to produce a harmonious collection. Seventeen new designs for the family, based on intricate viking ornamentation.
Araucania ella rae elsebeth lavold ey select eyb fil katia. Being the only swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label, she personally ensures that her yarn is cared for and carefully crafted every step of the way. This is the yarn debuted with the famous viking knits book with many other books following. Some designs feature animals, including dinosaurs and turtles. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Elsebeth lavold is currently considered a single author. Elsebeth lavold is best known for her timeless design work known worldwide as viking knits. Youll notice the picture of pixies finished cardi looks longer than the one on the cover. The cool nature of silk also produces nice light fabric perfect for year round garments. Elsebeth lavold patterns designers elsebeth lavold. Elsebeth lavold yarn silky wool is a blend of wool and silk.
The dreamweaver collection designers choice book fourteen. The designers choice collections are unique and inspired, catering to those who appreciate comfort and sophistication. Dk wool blend elsebeth lavold silky wool ochre etsy. Very early in her career she was drawn to cable knitting, because, she claims, i am lazy. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Elsebeth lavold is the author of viking patterns for knitting 4. A lot of her stuff is plain frumpy by our standards by swedish. Elsebeth lavold book 21 the cityescapes collection sale. Elsebeth lavold wellington collection knitting pattern book features knitting designs calling for elsebeth lavold eucool, elsebeth lavold silky flamme and elsebeth lavold twice tweed. Little knits elsebeth lavold silky wool 5560% off sale at little knits. Three years after the first viking knits collection, elsebeth lavold returns with another collection of designs inspired by the intricate ornamentation of viking age artifacts.
The third viking knits collection patterns ravelry. Elsebeth lavold designers choice book 19 the wellington. Viking knits and ancient ornamentsinterlace patterns from around. Elsebeth lavold the wellington collection book 19 sale. Long a staple of both novice and professional knitters alike, silky wool is a soft yet durable 45%wool, 35%silk, 20%nylon blend with a pleasing texture. Her technique for increasing and decreasing for cabled designs are simple and give excellent results. Elsebeth lavold designers choice yarns ingen konst ab. Elsebeth lavold knitting book 1 the viking knits collection for sale online elsebeth lavold pattern book 1 the viking knits collection you can get additional details at the image link. Knit warm but light garments, accessories, and afghans on 4mm needles and you will be spoilt for choice with the range of deep, beautiful colours. Elsebeth lavold book 18 third viking knits collection. Inspiration and projects for todays knitter elsebeth lavold, elsbeth lavold.
Viking patterns for knitting is the result of years of research by swedish knitwear designer elsebeth lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Ever since her groundbreaking book viking patterns for knitting was published, elsebeth lavold has been recognized as one of the worlds leading experts on. Anders supplies additional text material and does the photography and graphic design. But after a while she asked if it would be possible to add sleeves. She personally decides which yarns to include, their properties and colors.
Elsebeth lavold has devoted her life to knitwear design and to exploring just about every imaginable aspect of knitting. Designers choice book 19 the wellington collection paperback january 1, 2009 5. Elsebeth lavold is a swedish designer who has received worldwide recognition and is best known for her viking knits. Elsebeth lavold the touch of romance collection, book 16.
With the book, the lavoldrydell design and production team is definitely established. The patterns in the book look much more complicated than they really are. With now over thirtyone books on knitting patterns and techniques to her name, her selfproclaimed laziness may be a bit exaggerated. Designers choice book 19 the wellington collection. Viking knits and ancient ornaments by elsebeth lavold horse and rider books. Yarns used include calm wool, silky wool, and bambool. Elsebeth lavold book 20 just kidding collection great. Elsebeth lavold book 18 the third viking knits collection. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. That would give it more drape and use slightly less yarn. Book 19 book 20 book 21 book 22 book 23 book 24 wool designs about elsebeth bestall vart. Since 2003, her design efforts are primarily focused on her own yarn label, elsebeth lavold designers choice, in which she blends fibers and colors for a gorgeous range of knitting and crochet yarns.
Elsebeth lavold books list of books by author elsebeth. Due to disruptions from covid19 and potential delivery carrier delays. Designers choice book eight by elsebeth lavold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Explore and shop locally for all shades of elsebeth lavold silky wool a light weight 45% wool, 35% silk, 20% nylon polyamide yarn. Designers choice book 19 the wellington collection skip to main content. This lightweight yarn is easy to work with, gives excellent stitch definition. I gifted the sample garment to my mother which made her very happy. Elsebeth lavold designers choice book one the viking knits collection jan. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Pixie opted to add a little length so that it would fit the way she wanted it to fit. Elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design. I wondered yet again about my love affair with the elsebeth lavold, swedens best kept secret as far as the knitting world is concerned.
Spinning companies in europe, south america, japan and china take her visions from requirements to delightful yarns. Elsebeth lavold designers choice book one the viking knits collection jan 1, 2003. The wellington collection elsebeth lavold is a swedish knitwear designer with her own line of yarn that shares her name. Elsebeth designs the knitwear and writes the instructions. The exhibition knitting along the viking trail, the books viking patterns for knitting and the viking knits collection and the knit kits how it all started. The pattern calls for rowan bamboo soft but pixie substituted elsebeth lavold hempathy. Silky wool creates a slightly textured fabric due to the nubbly silk. Elsebeth lavold silky wool is a subtly textured blend of wool and silk in a gorgeous palette of deep, rich colors. Viking patterns for knitting book by elsebeth lavold. Swede elsebeth lavold has received worldwide recognition for her knitwear design.
But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Elsebeth lavold is the only swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible to start a knitted knot in the middle of a sweater, she has adapted these richly intricate knots and. The wellington collection is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. The yarn silky wool, the first in a series of elsebeth lavold designers choice yarns. Elsebeth lavolds silky wool blends 45% wool, 35% silk and 20% nylon for a wonderfully soft dk yarn with a fabulous knobbly texture. Elsebeth lavold the out of the woods collection, book. This dk weight yarn knits up into garments, accessories. Eslebeth lavold has done extensive research on viking designs and it shows in this book. This time she had nine different yarns with her name. Old new stock pattern books elsebeth lavold yarn over alfred. A soft and lovely yarn from swedish designer elsebeth lavold. Browse through the books and leaflets that feature elsebeth lavold yarns and find a. Designers choice book 19 the wellington collection on.