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In this book, it has stitched together generations of my family.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAleks Byrd\u003c\/strong\u003e’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a captivating collection of knitwear designs inspired by the old sketchbooks of her Estonian grandmother, Hilja, and some of her family’s heirloom crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features 15 patterns, ranging from socks and hats to sweaters and cardigans, worked in a variety of techniques — including lace, cables and colourwork, as well as Roosimine, the traditional Estonian inlay method. The designs are innovative and modern, yet rooted in tradition: an homage to previous generations and their shared love of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAleks Byrd is an illustrator and knitwear designer with Estonian, Canadian and American roots. She is particularly well-known as a moderniser of Estonian knitting traditions. Aleks has introduced techniques such as Roosimine and Vikkel to knitters around the world. 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