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Product Identifiers
PublisherTrafalgar Square Books
ISBN-101646011651
ISBN-139781646011650
eBay Product ID (ePID)22057275289
Product Key Features
Book TitleFishermen's Knits from the Coast of Norway : A History of a Life at Sea and over 20 New Designs Inspired by Traditional Scandinavian Patterns
Number of Pages172 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Knitting, Fashion, General
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorLine Iversen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight27.2 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-936923
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"The book is beautifully illustrated; the authors explain how they created the patterns from careful examination of historical documents, such as photographs, paintings, oral histories, and preserved items of clothing. Their relating of the detective work involved ... is fascinating, and could easily have been expanded."-- Library Journal, "The book is beautifully illustrated; the authors explain how they created the patterns from careful examination of historical documents, such as photographs, paintings, oral histories, and preserved items of clothing. Their relating of the detective work involved ... is fascinating, and could easily have been expanded."-- Library Journal "The impressive mix of history and crafting know-how puts a unique and rewarding spin on standard knitting fare."-- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal746.4320432
SynopsisStriking designs based on the traditional sweaters worn by Scandinavian fishermen reinvented for the modern knitter. Three hundred years ago, Norwegian fishermen went to sea no matter the wind or weather--and they needed warm, comfortable, durable sweaters to protect them from the cold while they worked. Now, photographs and documentation of surviving examples have been brought together to form the foundation for this collection: timeless traditional patterning applied to modern styling and shaping, for a selection of sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens, vests, and more, for men and women, rooted deeply in the rich tapestry of Norwegian history. Learn the stories behind traditional handmade knitwear: who made it, the lives they lived, and where and how it was used Explore techniques including stripes, blocks, lice, ribbing, cabling, and more Adapt reimagined designs to your own style--pullover or cardigan, buttons or zipper, scoop neck or boat neck, in any combination, Striking designs based on the traditional sweaters worn by Scandinavian fishermen reinvented for the modern knitter., Striking designs based on the traditional sweaters worn by Scandinavian fishermen reinvented for the modern knitter. Three hundred years ago, Norwegian fishermen went to sea no matter the wind or weather--and they needed warm, comfortable, durable sweaters to protect them from the cold while they worked. Now, photographs and documentation of surviving examples have been brought together to form the foundation for this collection: timeless traditional patterning applied to modern styling and shaping, for a selection of sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens, vests, and more, for men and women, rooted deeply in the rich tapestry of Norwegian history. Learn the stories behind traditional handmade knitwear: who made it, the lives they lived, and where and how it was used Explore techniques including stripes, blocks, lice, ribbing, cabling, and more Adapt reimagined designs to your own style--pullover or cardigan, buttons or zipper, scoop neck or boat neck, in any combination Corrections for pages 66 & 67
LC Classification NumberTT825
