Traditional Knitting from the Scottish and Irish Isles : With Over 30 Glorious Designs

by Debbie Bliss (Editor), Debbie Bliss (Editor), Sandra Lousada (Illustrator)

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  Hardcover
  1992

  $8.24

  Using patterns developed on the islands themselves, the 30 designs in this book have been modified to reflect modern styles. Featuring jumpers, cardigans, waistcoats, shawls, jackets, Ganseys and Fair Isles this book attempts to capture the spirit of the islands and celebrate the craft and tradition of handknitting. This book also features histories on the development of knitting styles on the various islands. Debbie Bliss is a freelance knitwear designer and design consultant to one of Britain's major textile manufacturers.