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Fishermen's Knits from the Coast of Norway
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
Book Details
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
- Publish Date: Dec 13rd, 2022
- Pages: 172
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.70in - 8.50in - 0.60in - 1.70lb
- EAN: 9781646011650
- Categories: • Needlework - Knitting• Fashion• Fiber Arts & Textiles
About the Author
Sandvik, Margareth: - Margareth Sandvik is a professor of Norwegian at OsloMet (the Metropolitan University of Oslo). She designs colorful traditional knitwear, and contributed patterns to the book Squares, Stripes, and Lice, from Trafalgar Square Books.
Iversen, Line: - Line Iversen was born in 1976 in Trondheim, and now lives in Ålesund. She is a historian and
museum curator who specializes in women's history, everyday history, and textiles; she has written several articles for Norwegian publications based on the textile collections at Sunnmøre Museum.
museum curator who specializes in women's history, everyday history, and textiles; she has written several articles for Norwegian publications based on the textile collections at Sunnmøre Museum.
Praise for this book
"The book is beautifully illustrated; the authors explain how they created the patterns from careful examination of historical documents, such as photographs, paintings, oral histories, and preserved items of clothing.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