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Knitting Sweaters

By Tone Takle and Lise Kolstad,
Interweave Press, 1992
ISBN 0-934026-76-9

Two Norwegian knitwear designers Tone Takle and Lise Kolstad, ”tradition” doesn´t mean copying old work – it means taking inspiration from historical sources and adding creativity, vitality, and contemorary style. The result? Fresh lively fashions that sing with color and pattern. In SWEATERS: 28 Contemporary Designs in the Norwegian Tradition, you´ll find striking designs to knit from detailed instructions or to use as starting points for creating your own garments. The authors show you how to fashion an original sweater from your own design ideas. In addition, their clever but simple sizing system allows you to adapt any sweater to 12 common sizes – from infant to ekstra large.

More sweaters. A riot of pattern, color and form,

By Lise Kolstad and Tone Takle
Interweave Press, 1994
ISBN 0-934026-99-8

This book was made because my co-author Lise and I would have loved to find this book while we were learning how to make patterns and knitting designs ourselves. We learnt by trial and error, mostly. The book is about how to draw borders and design knitted garments, but also contains finished patterns for jackets, sweaters, hats, tights and more.

Tone Takle and Lise Kolstad attracted attention with their first book Sweaters (Interweave Press, 1990). More sweaters is a book for beginners and experienced knitters alike – both for use and inspiration. If you want to experiment and design your own garments, this book will help you get started. An abundance of charts, sketches, detailed studies, and photographs depicts the endless possibilities in the world of knitting. If you´re anxious to get started right away, there are 21 detailed patterns inspired by Norwegian tradition.

Small sweaters, colorful knits for kids

By Lise Kolstad and Tone Takle,
Interweave Press, 1996.
ISBN 1-883010-22-5

Knitted garments in wool are both beautiful and practical, and knitting for children is joyful. In this book, Lise Kolstad and Tone Takle present a vide selection of knitted garments for children in all sizes, from newborn to fourteen years old. You will find projects ranging from ruged and loosefitting outfits for playtime and everyday use, to more dressy outfits for festive occations. There are pattens for overalls, pullovers, cardigans, skirts, tights, hats, mittens, stocings and socks, all in wonderful colorful combinations. More than fifty garments are described in clear and easy-reading patterns, descriptive charts, and great color photographs. Each design is sized for three to six sizes. The garments are easy to knit, but also have a good fit. And there are plenty of styles ti chose from: the lively and humorous, or the more stylish and simple. This inspirational book will be a favourite of novices and more experienced knitters alike.

Teach me how to knit

Tone Takle
Høyskoleforlaget 1999.
ISBN 82-7634-205-1

This book is available in Norwegian only, and is about teaching children how to knit.

Feltmaking for children and adults

Tone Takle,
J.W.Cappelens Forlag 2000.
ISBN 82-02-18920-9

A book about feltmaking. Some projects for children from 3 years and up, and some more suitable for older children and adults. This book is available in Norwegian only.

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