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**NEW** Laine Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives

**NEW** Laine Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives

Kindred Knits by Aleks Byrd – Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives

Kindred Knits is a heartfelt collection of 15 knitwear designs by Aleks Byrd, inspired by the sketchbooks of her Estonian grandmother, Hilja, and her family’s heirloom crafts. This book celebrates the way knitting weaves together generations — blending memory, tradition, and creativity into pieces meant to be worn and treasured.

The patterns include sweaters, cardigans, socks, hats, mitts, slippers, and a shawl, worked in a variety of techniques such as lace, cables, colourwork, and Roosimine — the traditional Estonian inlay method. Each design feels fresh and modern while carrying the quiet strength of heritage and craft.

Aleks Byrd, with Estonian, Canadian, and American roots, is well known for reintroducing traditional Estonian techniques like Roosimine and Vikkel to a global audience. Following her acclaimed debut Traditions Revisited (Laine, 2022), Kindred Knits is her second book — and an intimate homage to family, tradition, and the enduring art of knitting.

Why You’ll Love It
✔️ 15 patterns: sweaters, cardigans, socks, hats, mitts, slippers, a vest, and a shawl
✔️ Techniques include lace, cables, colourwork, and Roosimine (Estonian inlay)
✔️ Modern yet tradition-rooted designs, inspired by family archives
✔️ A beautifully bound hardcover with 216 pages of inspiration
✔️ Aleks Byrd’s much-anticipated follow-up to Traditions Revisited

📏 Specifications
• Pages: 216
• Patterns: 4 sweaters, 4 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 2 hats, 1 pair of socks, 1 pair of slippers, 1 pair of mitts
• Format: Hardcover (print only)
• Language: English

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