Icelandic Intarsia Knitting: rose-pattern insert knitting in a new light

The Icelandic Intarsia Knitting: Rose-pattern insert knitting in a new light book contains a complete history of the traditional Icelandic knitted inserts used in leather and fish skin shoes. It also included contemporary knitting projects all based on the traditional insoles motifs. The 26 patterns are based on the designs and color schemes seen in the old inserts and are an attempt to work with the old knitting tradition in an innovative way. Hélène has tried to remain true to the original color schemes of the inserts chosen, and the traditional methods used in making them.

The book received an Award from the Women’s Literary Festival of Iceland in 2007, and a grant from the Icelandic Literature Fund in 2008 and again in 2009. It is available in Icelandic, English and French.