An abundance of step-by-step fiber art projects to bring Scandinavian style to life in your home.  By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of Nordic crafts, you can enjoy extra-meaningful making!

The 25 projects mix unusual and more-familiar patterns and techniques, ranging from danskbrogd pillows and monk’s belt guest towels to knitted bags, rosemaling with wool, and a rug inspired by Icelandic terrain.

• Peek into the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life—nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
• For each value, create 4 to 7 beautiful and thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving.
• Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate).
• Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few.
• 12 projects are felting or knitting; 13 projects are weaving (rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, tablet, and finger weaving).

The 25 projects include these and more:

Nature

• Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw
• Felted Telemark Bouquet
  

Community

• Rustic Linen Placemats
• Monk’s Belt Towels of Welcome

Craftsmanship

• Knitted Sølje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun
• A Nordic Sweater for Your Laptop

Sustainability

• Rags-to-Riches Rug
• Cup Cozies to Go