How to make shag on knitting from the book Norwegian Handknits: Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum

This is such a great idea and wonderfully clear tutorial on how to make shag on knitting. Click on the image to enlarge to get the full directions on how to create shag on knitting (or anything really).

This technique is from the book:

Norwegian Handknits:

Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum   

By
Sue Flanders

and

Janine Kosel

Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa, is one of the premiere centers for Norwegian-American heritage in the United States. As such, it houses one of the country's most extensive collections of the textiles and handknits that have woven ties between Norwegian communities in America and the Old World, between today's culture and a rich past.

Norwegian Handknits collects thirty patterns for handknits from Vesterheim—folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and sweaters—all inspired by traditional knits housed in the museum. With an introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns, the book is at once a practical guide, a repository of cultural history, and a lovely look at one of the rich traditions knit into the American fabric.

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Today's question:

Do you knit in the warm weather?

I knit small light stuff.

I actually have a project coming up (it's actually crochet but close enough!) that I will soon share with you. It is a fun project from an upcoming book that is soooooo beyond cute it is killing me.

Comments

[Janel]

I tend to make smaller projects in warmer months too. I can't imagine doing an afghan in the summer, even with the A/C on! I also like to use cotton instead of wool.

[Lynda Taylor]

As we have warm weather for so long here in Australia I do tend to knit all year round but I don't like doing heavy knits.

I also tend to knit with a lot of cotton or blends to make it not so heavy.
Washcloths,bookmarks and such are great for warmer weather.Oh and the adorable little amigurumi toys are good too.
Love them!

[f lynn rush]

i would make small things, like doll clothes, in the summer and larger cover-my-lap projects in the winter.

[Birgit]

Yes, I also knit or crochet in warm weather -- preferably smaller projects. :)

-- Birgit

[Ellen Lai]

I can't knit!! Though I have tried 2-3 times and finished a small bag in a class, I can't seem to knit well enough on my own to finish a project. Perhaps it is due to the warm weather here the whole year round, I tell myself I don't need to knit. But I'll love to knit those cute little projects like knitted small necklace pouches, flowers, etc, if I could master knitting :(

[Snap]

You bet I do. In fact, posted a small photo of the latest project on the blog and couple of days ago ... a scarf ... no pattern, lots of different yarns ... just a fun experiment. Knitting and crocheting keeps me *grounded"!