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 Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knitting Sweaters from Around the World: 18 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques
• Publisher: Voyageur Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760342652
• ISBN 13: 9780760342657
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Weight: 26 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Misc Books/Crafts

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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.