STRIKING COLORS. RICH TEXTURES. DRAMATIC BORDERS.Anna-Karin Lundberg translates luxurious swirling vine patterns, graceful borders, and exciting color combinations from the dramatic mural paintings and period textiles of medieval churches into sumptuous modern-day knitwear. This fabulously illustrated book includes:. 20 original knitwear designs. Sweaters, vests, jackets, scarves, and gloves. Patterns for women, men, and children. Step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Gorgeous color photographs of projects and period frescoes. Descriptions of techniques, yarns, and sizing. A brief history of Swedish church paintings and textiles

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionChurch PaintingsEarly Knitting in SwedenColors, Materials, and Knitting TechniquesKnitting InstructionsLöt Angel Wings CardiganLöt Saint's Floor JacketHärkeberga Twisted Leaf Panel Sweater Härkeberga Golden Cloak SweaterHärkeberga Flowery Vine VestHärkeberga Small Leaf SweaterBromma Starry Sky SweaterNorrsunda Angel with Pillar CardiganNorrsunda Wreath PulloverNorrsunda Saint's Flower VestNorrsunda Saint's Flower Child's SweaterNorrsunda Trefoil SweaterNorrsunda Arch Panel VestVillberga Grapevine Half GlovesLitslena Chevron ScarfSånga Leaf Pattern VestSånga Carnation and French Lily SweaterSånga Verdigris Panel Child's SweaterSånga Verdigris Panel SweaterSånga Brocade Flower JacketKnitting TechniquesTechniques used in the BookGaugeCable cast-onColor pattern knittingIntarsiaCable knittingFinishingEmbroidery on Knit FabricButton loopsButtonholesWeaving in endsHolesGarment careAbbreviationsYarn Bibliography