Viking Knits and Ancient Ornaments: Interlace Patterns from Around the World in

<b>Traditional knot and interlace patterns, combined to form uniquely striking contemporary designs.</b> <p>Ever since her ground-breaking book <i>Viking Patterns for Knitting</i> was published, Elsebeth Lavold has been recognized as one of the world's leading experts on cabling. It was within the pages of her international bestseller--described as "an indispensable milestone in 20th century knitting literature"--that Lavold first introduced the world to her own innovation: using lifted increases to create interlace patterns, and bringing new life to the ornamental heritage of the Vikings as adornment on modern knitwear.</p> <p>In the years since, Lavold has sought new ideas and "design cousins" to Viking patterns to explore with her needles, and has undertaken a fascinating journey through archives, museums, libraries, and the internet. In more than a decade of continued research, she has studied cultures from all over the globe in search of similar types of ornamental expression, creating the foundation for this exciting new book: a glorious collection rich in imagery, history, patterns, and designs.</p> <ul> <li>Dozens of different sources of inspiration, catalogued and placed within their cultural and historical context, from all around the world.</li> <li>Complete, step-by-step instructions for an abundance of fresh and stunningly beautiful knit designs, presented in the book with full-color photographs.</li> <li>Lavold's own painstaking analysis of a huge number of int