{"product_id":"kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","title":"Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Knitting stitches many things together, far beyond the literal loops of yarn. In this book, it has stitched together generations of my family.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aleks Byrd is a heartfelt collection of knitwear inspired by her Estonian grandmother Hilja’s old sketchbooks and treasured family craft traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features \u003cstrong\u003e15 knitting patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, including socks, hats, sweaters, and cardigans. Each design blends a variety of techniques such as lace, cables, colourwork, and Roosimine the traditional Estonian inlay method. The result is a thoughtful mix of modern, wearable knits deeply rooted in heritage and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleks Byrd is an illustrator and knitwear designer with Estonian, Canadian, and American roots, widely known for bringing Estonian techniques like Roosimine and Vikkel to a global audience. \u003cem\u003eKindred Knits\u003c\/em\u003e is her second book, following her debut \u003cem\u003eTraditions Revisited\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Laine Publishing in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful tribute to family, craft, and the stories that live within stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Yarn Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54195666813269,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7326\/7029\/files\/Aleks_Byrd_etukansi_300dpi.jpg?v=1782059207","url":"https:\/\/blueyarnstudio.co.uk\/products\/kindred-knits-patterns-from-my-estonian-family-archives","provider":"Blue Yarn Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}