Discover the Wonderful World of Sami Knitting eBook by Laura Ricketts

Create these five mitten patterns inspired by the indigenous peoples of Norway, Finland, and Sweden known as the Sami. Join Laura Ricketts for an in-depth look at the Sami people and their knitting techniques, including ribbing, using tassels and pom-poms, and the like. She provides a wonderful and historical account of the lives of various Sami people as she instructs you on how to replicate their traditional knitting. Each pattern has a story about the customs of the Sami people who first made them. With easy to follow instructions and sources for getting supplies, this eBook is perfect for all levels of knitters! We know you’ll enjoy reading about Sami knitting and making their mittens as much as we enjoy telling you about them. Mitten projects included in this eBook: Jouni’s Red Mittens Traditional red mittens. Pattern re-created from a pair owned by Jouni Aikio—a North Sami reindeer herder from Finland. Inari Saami Mittens White mittens with red and green accents and a patter