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Originating from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, featuring complex textured stitch patterns, cables, and diamonds that are reminiscent of Celtic art and traditionally knitted with unscoured wool.

Native to the regions of the Andes in South America, known for using llama, alpaca, and vicuña wool. Rich textile traditions with vivid colors and patterns that often tell a story or represent the local culture.

Estonian knitting is renowned for its complex lace designs as well as roositud, an inlay technique where colored yarns are worked into the fabric creating intricate designs, often with traditional symbols.

An influential contemporary knitwear designer known for his vibrant and intricate use of color. His designs, while modern, draw inspiration from a variety of traditional techniques and patterns from cultures around the world.

From the Orenburg region in Russia, Orenburg shawls are known for their delicate, cobweb-like patterns made from soft down of the Orenburg goat. The shawls are incredibly warm yet lightweight.

A technique from the Shetland Islands, Scotland, known for its multiple colors and symmetrical patterns. Traditionally it is used in the round with a limited number of colors per row or round.

Famous for its mittens, Latvian knitting includes intricate patterns and colorwork, often with a combination of floral and geometric motifs. References Latvian folklore and a significant part of their cultural heritage.

Originating from Selbu, Norway, these mittens are known for their black and white colorwork displaying stars, roses, and snowflake motifs. They became a symbol of Norwegian cultural identity.

Hailing from the Shetland Isles, this style uses fine wool to create delicate lace patterns, often in shawls and haps (large warm shawls). It's noted for its 'wedding ring shawl' which is so fine it can pass through a wedding ring.

Originates from Iceland and is characterized by its use of 'Lopi' wool, a bulky and warm material. Traditional patterns include circular yokes adorned with patterns inspired by nature.

Originates from the Bohuslän province in Sweden. Started as a cottage industry to alleviate poverty, it is known for its subtle color shading and purl stitches on a stockinette background.

Characterized by its use of stranded colorwork, often depicting stars, snowflakes, and other geometric figures. Frequently used heavier wools and is known for sweaters like the 'Lusekofte'.

A style from the British Isles, particularly from fishing communities. Features densely knitted wool to repel water, with distinctive knit and purl stitch patterns, including cables and moss stitches.

Originated by the Cowichan people of the Canadian Pacific Northwest, these sweaters are made using thick, undyed wool, and often feature natural and cultural motifs.

A traditional pattern from the Channel Islands, features tightly knit stitches that were originally intended to protect fishermen from harsh marine climates. Uses a 5-ply worsted wool and displays simple, textured patterns like ribs and cables.

Known for colorful, intricate patterns and motifs, Turkish sock knitting is a folk tradition with a wide array of region-specific designs, often featuring symbolic and geometric designs.

While knitting is less traditional in China, the craft has seen a resurgence highlighting patterns and techniques that are unique adaptions of classic cable and lace work, influenced by Chinese history and art.

Originating in Sanquhar, Scotland, this style is notable for its two-color geometric patterns. Traditionally used in gloves and known for the 'Duke’ pattern, which includes tiny squares resembling window panes.

A traditional German technique that emphasizes texture over color, featuring travelling twisted stitches that create intricate patterns on a stockinette background, often resembling cables and lattice.