Smøyg - Yvette Stanton

From Yvette Stanton, Smøyg is a paperback embroidery book devoted to Norwegian pattern darning, bringing together colourful photography, historical references and practical instruction. Designed to suit beginners through to experienced stitchers, it introduces pattern darning as a simple technique while offering plenty of depth for those looking to expand their repertoire.

Across 104 pages, you’ll explore where smøyg can be found in Norway and how it features on traditional clothing and textiles. The book includes many photographs of historical examples, alongside clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams to help you learn the stitches and techniques with confidence. A collection of 13 original projects, ranging from small to large, provides a variety of useful and decorative applications—ideal for anyone drawn to colourful, geometric folk embroidery.

Key features

• How-to guide to Norwegian pattern darning (smøyg)
• Suitable for beginners through to experienced stitchers
• Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams
• Photographs of historical smøyg examples
• 13 original projects, from small to large
• 850 colour illustrations

Specifications

• Author: Yvette Stanton
• Subtitle: Pattern darning from Norway
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 104
• Publisher: Vetty Creations
• Publication date: 9 July 2018
• ISBN: 9780975767788

Sizing

195 x 275 x 6 mm

Rackhams Reference : 7S6D5H6JDF