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Ethnic Knitting: Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes | 
 enlarge | Author: Donna Druchunas
Creator: Joyce Mihran Turley
Publisher: Nomad Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 118592
Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0966828933
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432041
EAN: 9780966828931
ASIN: 0966828933
Publication Date: November 25, 2007
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Product Description
Donna Druchunas presents traditional knitting designs and techniques from across the globe in step-by-step fashion. She begins with what ethnic knitting is, what you don't need to know, and color tips. For each location, she offers brief knitting-specific history, key techniques, and a handful of versatile patterns (texture or color). An introductory project lets the reader practice new skills, which are then applied to the knitting of individually designed pullover sweaters.
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 A great book February 25, 2008
L. H. Witherspoon
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've been knitting for 18 years, have read both Elizabeth Zimmerman and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, not to mention Maggie Righetti and "The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns". I've done my own sweaters. So why, then am I so glad I picked up this book? And why will I happily buy her next volume in this series, which will introduce more sweater shapes and ethnic styles?
Well, for starters, the section on Andean knitting techniques (hard to find in the states) has vastly speeded up my knitting, which is important in getting things off the needles. But more to the point, as the publisher (Deb Robson) explains, this book is meant to be a good introduction (or reintroduction, and inspirational kick in the pants) for those of us who may want to get into/back into ethnic knitting. It's Ethnic Knitting DISCOVERY, not the grad-level course! The author has done a great job of pulling together the essentials of what you need to know to get started knitting folk style, doing it your own way. It does not replace such classics as PRiscilla Gibson Roberts "Knitting in the Old Way". But it makes it easier, even for someone like myself, to "catch" the mindset behind ethnic knitting. It's not just the math, it's the attitude that the author imparts, that is important.
Recently I realized that I'd fallen off the wagon on knitting, mainly due to lack of time to do my own patterns (I'm in naturopathic medical school). Furthermore, over the years of knitting, I'd gotten lost in the details... fifty kazillion ways to design a couture sweater. Most of which frankly require a background in fashion design. I was down to knitting things in pieces, from others' patterns, which usually never quite got through. I realized I had to begin again. If I had to go back and pull all my other books off the shelves to figure out how to get a sweater going again, ethnic style, it wouldn't happen (I've got more studying to do after I write this.) So yesterday I got this book, some new wool yarn, and got something back on the needles... and progressing. That fast.
After you read this, yes of course you'll want to check out "Knitting in the Old Way" and all the fabulous books out there on the history and details of ethnic styling, and maybe even start a tradition of your own. But start with this. You'll learn something. I did.
 not impressed November 1, 2007
M. Poller (Israel)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
The 8 master patterns are all for pullovers with drop shoulder sleeves which is standard for peasant style sweaters. Three different designing ways are given throughout the book: 1, by the seat of your pants designing, 2, planned worksheets, 3, step by step. The book is very much reminiscent of the Gibson-Roberts, Knitting in the old way. That book had many more examples and types. Donna mentions the EZ percentage system and says she has never read her books! One of her advisors was Zimmerman's daughter Meg. There are no color pictures or illustrations included in the book. Three of the illustrations which you can see above in the photo section are on the front and back covers. I am sorry I bought this book
and recommend it only to knitters who have yet to design their own and don't have anything on the subject. And, I have read all the EZ books except her final one. The only section I find different and new for me is the purling the Andean way discussion.
 Mixed feelings November 2, 2007
Guide Mum (New Zealand)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
To start with I do not regret buying this book.
My mixed feelings are because I pre-ordered it mostly for the Dutch section. However I already have the superb Knitting from the Netherlands, Traditional Dutch Fishermen's Sweaterswhich is far superior- it is the best book I have seen in English on knitting in the Netherlands. This book was a disappointment from that angle - but it was only a personal one.
As a concept book it is an interesting read. I would recommend it for techniques etc but if interested in one of the countries it covers would recommend getting a book exclusively related to that.
While the pictures were clear a few colour ones would have added to the enjoyment of this book for me.
I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could as it deserves more than a 3 but not quite a 4 (I'm a harsh critic). It is definitely a good addition to my library.
Ethnic Knitting October 8, 2007
Cynthia P. Moore (Hudson, FL)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I just received this book and can't put it down. Not only are the patterns interesting, but the illustrations are incredible. Just because a book has full color images doesn't make it a great knitting book. This book is filled with delightful illustrations of the garments and detailed schematics. There is a worksheet for every pattern, so you can make it fit and apply your own design. Ethnic Knitting: Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes
Another winner by Donna Druchunas October 11, 2007
Joanne Conklin (Highlands Ranch, CO United States)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I received my book a couple of days ago and immediately read it cover to cover. I'm looking forward to getting some yarn and start knitting a custom sweater.
Donna Druchunas' book is very thorough and organized and gives the reader the confidence to make a very special garment. It's interesting to learn what elements go into the sweaters from each area.
Based on this book, I'll buy the next one in the series, sight unseen.
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