Arne Nerjordet

"Have a ball with Arne & Carlos-- 55 unique, hand-knit holiday ornaments ; Step-by-step instructions, how-to-tips, and recommended techniques ; Full-color photos, charts, and illustrations ; Ideas for using festive motifs in other knitting projects."--P. [4] of cover.

Let Arne & Carlos guide you on a journey into the colorful and imaginative bird kingdom! Inspired by nature both at home and abroad—from their garden in Tonsåsen come the characteristic bullfinch, chickadee, and wagtail, to name a few, but the fun doesn't stop there. Knit cold-weather birds with Norwegian traditional patterns, and keep them warm with bird-sized wool caps and scarves; make brilliant birds-of-paradise decorated with embroidery,...

"Knitting sensations Arne and Carlos present 36 gorgeous patterns that evoke the simple joy of gardens no matter the time of year or location. Hydrangeas, roses, violets, and fluttering critters are among the bucolic countryside delights that are transformed into knit and crochet projects in this image-laden book, ranging from the small and decorative to the larger and more practical, including afghans and throws. Arne and Carlos go out of their way...