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RECENTLY RELEASED | 15 Winter Knitting for Little Sweethearts 46 Nordic-Style Patterns for Girls, Boys, and Babies by Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås & Torunn Steinsland, creators of KlompeLompe Capture the cozy sparkle of Norway’s winters with new projects from the renowned women-owned design company. Unveiling over 40 delightful garments, this book invites readers into a world of classic, timeless designs, perfect for infants and children up to 10 years old. Whether knitters are discovering the artistry of Klompelompe for the first time, or are already among their millions of fans worldwide, these meticulously designed pullovers, cardigans, pants, caps, and socks capture the charm of Nordic winters. • Clear difficulty level rankings make the book accessible to knitters of all skill levels, so everyone can join in the knitting fun. • A range of suggested yarn weights and qualities offer versatility for various weather conditions, ensuring comfort all year round. • Several matching adult-sized patterns are included, ensuring that everyone can bask in the cozy elegance of KlompeLompe. • Don’t forget the dolls and teddy bears : knit them togs to match those worn by the children. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6844-8 Size: 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) Pages: 168 Price: $28.99 USD, £26.99, 39.99 CAD Illustrations: 160 color & b/w images Binding: hardcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting Artisans by Design An Odyssey of Education for Textile Artisans in India by Judy Frater A firsthand account of the development of Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya—the first design school for traditional artisans in India—with personal stories of its students and its effect on their lives as well as on India’s cultural and economic development. Current-day Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the Kutch District—a rugged arid region of western India known for its rich craft traditions—could learn design, business, and management in hands-on ways that strengthened their traditional knowledge. Enjoy and learn from intimate stories of more than 20 artisans (intertwined with the author’s story), detailing how their education brought them personal fulfillment, increased social and economic status, and an understanding of sustainability. Includes: • How the design school affected the lives and work of artisan students, both individually and as part of the larger craft communities of the Kutch District. • The challenges and triumphs of founding, running, and maintaining the school. • How outside forces—societal, political, environmental, and cultural—profoundly impacted the school and each student. • Over 200 color photos bring you an intimate view of this unique institution and the lives and works of its graduates. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6843-1 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 304 Price: $39.99 USD, £36.99, 56.99 CAD Illustrations: 250 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General ISBN 978-0-7643-6844-8 ISBN 978-0-7643-6843-1 Judy Frater founded Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya, the first design school for traditional artisans. Prior to her residence in India, she was associate curator of the Eastern Hemisphere Collections at the Textile Museum, in Washington, DC. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. textileslive.com Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås and Torunn Steinsland are a photographer-and-designer duo, mothers, and the founders of the wildly successful blog and knit design company KlompeLompe. Their charming designs are now loved far beyond their native Norway. Their other books include Knitting for Little Sweethearts , All-Year-Round Knitting for Little Sweethearts , and Summer Knitting for Little Sweethearts . klompelompe.no/en/