{"title":"Hélène Magnússon Books","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBased in Iceland, Hélène Magnússon is a leading knit designer who melds her passion for knitting with the breathtaking landscapes of the land of fire \u0026amp; ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBorn in France, Hélène began her professional life as a lawyer in Paris before making a dramatic life change \u0026amp; moving to Iceland in 1995.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEmbracing the rich Icelandic culture, she learned the language while working on a sheep farm.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile studying both mountaineering \u0026amp; Textiles\/ Fashion Design at the Iceland Academy of Arts, she worked as a cook during the winter \u0026amp; a mountain guide during the summer.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAll of these experiences influence the rich tapestry of her work today and make for a unique approach to design \u0026amp; style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHélène’s passion for textiles has led to extensive research of Icelandic knitting traditions.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer expertise has earned her the respect of both textile historians \u0026amp; museum curators in Iceland, as well as worldwide.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHélène believes the best way to preserve traditions is to keep them alive throughout day-to-day life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis belief inspired her to create The Icelandic Knitter (icelandicknitter.com) in 2010.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated to Icelandic knitting heritage, Hélène’s mission is to revive traditions \u0026amp; give them new life.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer beautiful \u0026amp; unique patterns embody the past with a modern twist.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition to design, she shares her love of Iceland through hiking \u0026amp; 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