Knit Like a Latvian: Accessories: 40 Knitting Patterns for Gloves, Hats, Scarves and Shawls - Ieva Ozolina

Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Socks. There are 40 different accessories to choose from including gloves and fingerless mittens, two different styles of hat and three different styles of scarves as well as larger shawls and wraps. All the projects have an element of traditional Latvian colourwork knitting. Knitting has always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age and it is traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. AUTHOR: Ieva Ozolina is the founder and creator of the Hobbywool company and wool concept store and the "Knit Like a Latvian" kits. Ieva started knitting when she was 14 and has been passionate about knitting ever since. In 2009 she started her own knitting & yarn company called "Hobbywool". Ieva has taken her "Knit Like a Latvian" knitting kits to over 30 international fairs & exhibitions to spread her love for Latvian mittens all over the world. Ieva lives in Riga, Latvia and runs her yarn shop in the Old Town of Riga together with her husband Maris.