Knitting Sweaters from Around the World: 18 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques
Kari Cornell (Editor)
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.
Hardcover, 144 pages
Published September 21st 2012 by Voyageur Press (first published January 1st 2012)
ISBN13: 9780760342657