For a small country on the Baltic Sea, Estonia's tradition and love for handicraft greatly surpasses its size. Estonian knitting is all about techniques, embellishment and regionality. Each knit tells a story about the knitter and where they live.

Knitwear designer Aleks Byrd's book Traditions Revisited: Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired. It includes 19 patterns ranging from mittens to sweaters that blend seamlessly with modern knitting styles as well as detailed, illustrated tutorials for 5 traditional Estonian knitting techniques. With her book, Aleks wants to make traditional Estonian techniques accessible to everyone while at the same time building a bridge between Estonian knitters and the international knitting community.