Kindred Knits by Aleks Byrd

If you’ve admired Aleks Byrd’s knit designs before, you’ll already know how beautifully she uses Roosimine, the traditional Estonian inlay technique she’s become known for. In Kindred Knits, she brings that signature style together with family history to create something really special.

This collection of 15 knitting patterns is heavily inspired by her grandmother’s old sketchbooks and family crafts, and Aleks combines these sketches with heritage knitting techniques to create these incredible modern and wearable knits.

Inside you’ll find a wide range of sweater knitting projects and accessories, worked in lace, cables, colourwork and, of course, Roosimine.

There are 15 knitting patterns by Aleks Byrd including:

• 4 sweaters
• 4 cardigans
• 1 vest
• 1 shawl
• 2 hats
• 1 pair of socks
• 1 pair of slippers
• 1 pair of mitts

There’s a brilliant mix of engaging knitting projects that introduce new techniques, alongside more relaxing knits you can simply enjoy. Some patterns were designed to coordinate, too, such as a matching hat and gloves.

Such an interesting book to explore with loads of new knitting techniques to learn and some lovely knitting projects that we’re sure will be an absolute joy to stitch.