Knitting Sweaters from Around the World: 18 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques

Cornell, Kari (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0760342652 / ISBN 13: 9780760342657

Published by Voyageur Pr, 2012

About this Item

144 pages. 10.10x8.90x0.70 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0760342652

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knitting Sweaters from Around the World: 18 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques
• Publisher: Voyageur Pr
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760342652
• ISBN 13: 9780760342657
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.75 kilograms

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Synopsis

Here are the best sweaters in the world—literally! Eighteen fabulous sweater designs by well-known designers teach you how to make the world’s classic sweater styles, including Fair Isle, Fisherman’s Gansey, Swedish Bohus, Icelandic Lopi Yoke Sweater, and more. Along the way, knitters will learn about traditional patterns and unique knitting techniques from around the globe. Included are sweaters from the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and the Americas. The introduction details the history of sweater knitting while each sweater pattern begins with a history of the techniques and patterns the design employs.

About the Author

Editor Kari Cornell has been knitting and collecting vintage patterns for years. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two sons, and a beagle.