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Knitted mittens have played an important part in traditional Latvian culture.  Little girls are still taught to knit at school and a dowry of knitted mittens is traditionally given out to guests at Latvian weddings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39894708093136,"sku":"9781446306727","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/Knit_20like_20a_20Latvian_20at_20Loop_20London-1547477452.jpg?v=1627571058"},{"product_id":"small-knits-yoko-hatta","title":"Small Knits - Yoko Hatta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall Knits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e brings to life a collection of stylish necessities for warmth and fashion. From selbu mittens to unisex hats and neckwarmers these pieces work for just about any mood, recipient and wardrobe. In this book, you'll find instructions and photos for 19 charming projects, plus variations, including: elegant Nordic mittens, handwarmers, a beret, stylish neckwarmers in houndstooth, argyle patterns, an eye-catching Fair Isle hat, handwarmers, comfy and durable socks in herringbone, other classic stitches, a delicate and lacy shawl and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Yoko Hatta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoko Hatta is the designer behind the Japanese knitting studio Kazekobo. A prolific artist whose work spans over 30 years, she has written many knitwear books and stitch dictionaries, and contributed to numerous magazines and compilations in both Japan and the US. She is a contributor to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrooklyn Tweed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVogue Knitting\u003c\/em\u003e, and over 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com. Her designs are known for adding contemporary flair to classic garments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40312554717392,"sku":"9780804854108","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/SmallKnitsbyYokoHattaatLoopLondon.jpg?v=1632757508"},{"product_id":"isager-handcraft","title":"Handcraft - Isager","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHANDCRAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtains two basic patterns: a pair of chunky mittens and a pair of gloves\/fine mittens and features various knitting techniques. The book is the result of a cooperation be-tween Helga Isager and Helga Jóna Thórunnardóttir and in the foreword they write:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003e”The idea for ‘Handcraft’ arose from our shared passion for techniques and details. We have taught knitting classes together for several years and approach our craft with the same meticulous care. A design can often be improved so the stitches lie perfectly, or maybe a few extra stitches need to be knitted to create a perfect edging. We may be the only ones to notice the difference, but the deep satisfaction that comes with creating a finished piece of craftsmanship drives us both in our work, ultimately guaranteeing that the sweater or scarf will have years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003eWe wanted to produce a book featuring a collection of some of our favourite techniques and designs. We realised that gloves and mittens were a good choice, because so many techniques go into knitting these small items. Gloves have essentially had the same shape for centuries, because they have to fit the curves of the human hand. Our idea was to write a classic book for knitters to use as a mini reference work whenever they need to refresh a certain technique – whether for knitting a mitten or a sweater.”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandcraft uses the beautiful Isager yarns,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/4957\/Isager-Highland-Wool\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/4957\/Isager-Highland-Wool\"\u003eHighland wool\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/4960\/Isager-Alpaca-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/4960\/Isager-Alpaca-1\"\u003eAlpaca 1\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/7242\/Isager-Spinni---Spinni-Tweed\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/7242\/Isager-Spinni---Spinni-Tweed\"\u003eSpinni and Spinni Tweed\u003c\/a\u003e.  These patterns are a great way to work with these yarns , often held together, to create many beautiful colour combinations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40508517646544,"sku":"HANDCRAFT","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/HandcraftatLoopLondon.jpg?v=1637683740"},{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-latvian-mittens","title":"The Big Book of Latvian Mittens - Ieva Ozolina","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for colourful Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Ieva Ozolina has designed 33 new patterns for traditional Latvian mittens and gloves. This collection of stranded colourwork knitting patterns features these all new designs with additional patterns that were previously published in her books: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnit Like a Latvian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnit Like a Latvian Accessories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in order to create this bumper edition of knitting patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, knitting in Latvia has been very important with children being taught how to knit from an early age at school. Brides were expected to gift hand knitted mittens to guests at their wedding and the designs and colours used in Latvian mitten knitting are steeped in tradition and folk lore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional pointed design of Latvian mittens is very distinctive, along with the beautiful Latvian braid which is often featured in Latvian knitting designs, particularly around the cuff of mittens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection features 100 different patterns with large colour charts for each design so you can easily follow even the most elaborate patterns. 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