Description
An expert on traditional Scandinavian knitting explains the distinctive craft's origins, its various types, and knitting techniques in this classic guide. Sheila McGregor's in-depth treatment ranges from the regional styles of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to those of the North Atlantic Islands of Faeroe and Iceland. Vibrant patterns for an array of garments include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps.
Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, this volume is well known and prized among longtime practitioners of the craft. Its return to print will delight a new generation of knitting enthusiasts.
Author: Sheila McGregor
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 07/23/2004
Pages: 170
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.24w x 0.36d
ISBN13: 9780486433004
ISBN10: 0486433005
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting
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