Cornish Guernseys & Knit-frocks

Author: Mary Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780955364884
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
In late 19th century Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. Contract-knitting - the occupation of many Cornish women - had died out by the 1920s and was almost forgotten until Mary Wright started asking old people what they remembered of it. Her research has resulted in a remarkable picture of social history. Cornish Guernseys & Knit-frocks includes many delightful contemporary photographs, and detailed instructions and charts show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns. Author Mary Wright is a specialist knitting instructor. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United Kingdom, and in Japan.

Cornish Guernseys & Knitfrocks

Author: Mary Wright
Publisher: Polperro Heritage Press
ISBN: 0957646135
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Includes many delightful contemporary photographs, and detailed instructions and charts show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of 30 local patterns

Cables, Diamonds, & Herringbone

Author: Sabine Domnick
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1461745047
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
A translation of a book published in Germany in 2004, this book includes knitting patterns for traditional-style Guernsey, Jersey, and Filey fishermen's sweaters, as well as how to adapt the textural motifs from these sweaters to modern garments.

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans

Author: Gladys Thompson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048631720X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Fully illustrated guide features 82 patterns for traditional fishermen's sweaters. Collected from sources throughout the British Isles, these sweaters and cardigans for men and women range from lightweight jerseys to heavier guernseys.

Rockhopper Copper

Author: Conrad Glass
Publisher: Polperro Heritage Press
ISBN: 0953001237
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
The story of the Tristan islanders, told by a direct descendant of the first settler there 200 years ago.

Knitting Ganseys

Author: Beth Brown-Reinsel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593331184
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more! This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of modern gansey-inspired patterns. Full-color, step-by-step photography walks you through a variety of traditional gansey techniques and construction methods, plus contemporary sources for traditional gansey yarns are shared, making this as vital to your knitting library as the original.

Creative Crochet Projects

Author: Stephanie Pokorny
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658550
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you’re looking for new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won’t find anywhere else! Filled with personality and color, follow step-by-step instructions and skill-building tutorials to create a collection of charming crochet projects, from a beehive mobile and a kitchen play mat to toys, beanies, scarves, and more!

The Reluctant Restaurateur

Author: Imogen Skirving
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954423308
Category : Hotelkeepers
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This is the story of one woman's unwitting transformation of her Nottinghamshire family home into one of the most successful private hotels in Britain today. Imogen Skirving recalls her unusual childhood and how, after inheriting Langar Hall, mounting overheads compelled her to take in guests.

Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting

Author: Michael Pearson
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486460533
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
"A new and expanded edition of the work originally published by William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, London, and Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, in 1984"--T.p. verso.

Quilting Designs from Native American Pottery

Author: Joyce Mori
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604600599
Category : Indian decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Traditional, contemporary and art quilters will find these historic and prehistoric designs inspired by Native American pottery widely adaptable. Use these more than 100 designs in many ways: Embroidery designs, painted fabric motifs, paint stick patterns, applique designs, threadwork, and beading patterns"--Provided by publisher.