Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2015 New & expanded edition.
Table of Contents:
“…Traditional knitting in historical context -- Knitting aids and techniques : Historical aids ; Knitting in the round ; Continental knitting method -- An introduction to pattern structure, pattern sequence and reading pattern instructions : How patterns emerge ; How to read the patterns -- Traditional knitting: the fisher gansey : Origins ; The conventions of pattern construction ; Pattern sequencing ; Taking measurements ; Constructing ganseys -- The fisher gansey patterns of Norfolk : Cromer and Sheringham -- The knit-frocks of Cornwall -- The keelmen of the Humber Estuary -- The fisher gansey patterns of North East England : The journey ; Patrington and Withernsea ; Flamborough ; Filey ; Scarborough ; Whitby ; Staithes ; Cullercoats ; Newbiggin ; Amble ; Craster ; Seahouses -- The Scottish fishing fleet : The journey ; Anstruther ; Cruden Bay ; Boddam ; Peterhead ; Inverallochy ; Fraserburgh ; Wick ; The Orkneys ; Shetland and the Hebrides : Foula ; Eriskay -- The knitting of Shetland and Fair Isle : A short history and description of Island Life ; Shetland and Fair Isle knitting: its history and development as an industry on the islands ; Shetland and Fair Isle knitting, a reawakening ; Toward recognising the essential characteristics of Shetland and Fair Isle knitters and knitting ; Fair Isle and Shetland mainland ; Whalsay ; Shetland mainland, Lerwick Harbour ; Shetland mainland -- The knitting of Aran -- The patterns of Aran : List of abbreviations -- Measuring charts -- Further reading -- Yarn -- Suppliers.…”
Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2015 New & expanded edition.
Table of Contents:
“…A short history and description of island life ; Shetland and Fair Isle knitting : its history and development as an industry on the islands ; Shetland and Fair Isle knitting : a reawakening ; Toward recognising the essential characteristics of Shetland and Fair Isle knitters and knitting ; Fair Isle and Shetland mainland ; Whalsay ; Shetland mainland, Lerwick Harbour ; Shetland mainland -- The knitting of Aran -- The patterns of Aran : list of abbreviations -- A final word.…”