Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives
Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives
- Description
Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives is a deeply personal collection of 15 knitwear patterns by Aleks Byrd, inspired by the sketchbooks and heirloom crafts of her Estonian grandmother. Each piece in this beautifully photographed hardcover book weaves together modern design and traditional techniques, including lace, cables, colorwork, and Roosimine — the distinctive Estonian inlay method.
From sweaters and cardigans to cozy accessories like slippers, mitts, and hats, every pattern carries a sense of heritage and heart. With influences that span generations and continents, Kindred Knits is both a design book and a love letter to cultural memory, celebrating the beauty of craft passed down through family lines.
Whether you're exploring Estonian techniques for the first time or revisiting familiar traditions, this book invites you to stitch history into your handmade wardrobe.
About the Designers: Aleks Byrd is a Canadian-American-Estonian illustrator and knitwear designer known for her innovative approach to traditional Estonian techniques. Her designs have introduced knitters around the world to methods like Roosimine and Vikkel. Kindred Knits is Aleks’ second book with Laine Publishing, following the success of her debut, Traditions Revisited (2022).
Details:
- Pages: 216
- Patterns Included: 15 patterns: 4 sweaters, 4 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 2 hats, 1 pair of socks, 1 pair of slippers and 1 pair of mitts.
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-952-7580-57-8 (English)
- Publication Date: October 17, 2025
- Printed In: Latvia
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