Errata for the book only.

The sweater is inspired by old Icelandic shoe-inserts decorated with an Eight-petal rose. It is same motif than pattern 5 Eight-petal rose sweater, but there the motif is repeated several times making a continuous pattern. It is rather short with an oversized collar but can also be worn upside down. Possibly the most difficult project from the book…

Pattern is from the book Icelandic knitting using rose-pattern. The book preserves old Icelandic knitting tradition that had almost been lost. First half is a study of traditionnal rose-pattern insert knitting in Iceland. Inserts or rose-pattern inserts are knitted insoles that were worn in soft shoes made of fishskin or sheepskin. Second half are contemporary designs all based of old shoe-inserts. The author has tried to remain true to the original color schemes of the inserts she chose, and the traditionnal methods used in making them (Icelandic intarsia, i.e. intarsia knitting with garter stitch).

Book is in Icelandic, English and French.

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