{"product_id":"mittens-of-latvia-by-maruta-grasmane","title":"Mittens of Latvia by Maruta Grasmane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaruta Grasmane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a leading expert in Latvian culture and traditional dress. She founded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSENĀ KLĒTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (The Old Granary), a national center dedicated to preserving Latvia’s rich costume history for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Book: Mittens of Latvia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis comprehensive guide brings centuries of knitting history to your fingertips. Maruta Grasmane has meticulously recreated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e178 mitten patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e based on authentic museum pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e178 Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stunning stranded colorwork designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Essays on the folklore and symbolism of mittens in Latvian life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional Traditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Insights into how styles vary across different parts of Latvia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitter’s Resources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-color charts, high-quality photography, a glossary of symbols, and expert technical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover, 433 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6” x 11.1” x 1.5\" (Approx. 3.3 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are looking to knit a piece of history or simply explore Latvian traditions, this book serves as both a practical manual and a beautiful cultural archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Destination Knitting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841113284794,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1005\/5098\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-11152812.png?v=1778532005","url":"https:\/\/heartknits.com\/products\/mittens-of-latvia-by-maruta-grasmane","provider":"Knitting From the Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}