Slojd : The Swedish art of wood and textile handicraft

A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands. Slöjd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it’s so much more than making things with your hands.

In Sweden, slöjd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren. From a young age, they work with textiles and wood not only to develop their creativity, but also to learn fine motor skills and problem solving – often leading to a lifelong love and appreciation of crafts. In her new book, Kerstin Neumüller introduces the concept of slöjd through 18 wood and textile projects.

Here's everything from learning how to sew a cap, dye yarn with birch leaves, carve a peg rail, sew a patchwork quilt and mend your jeans. The projects rarely require any big purchases or unusual tools, and you will be guided with clear step-by-step instructions, pictures and illustrations. With the attitude ‘if you think it’s good, it’s good’, Kerstin leaves a lot of room for your own creativity to flourish, while she also helps you avoid the worst pitfalls.

Size: 183 x 238 x 19 (mm)