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This week’s pick: Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen’s Sweaters from the British Isles
Publication date: 1971 second revised edition.
Status: 3rd revised edition (1979) is available as a Dover book for $14.95.
Condition: Good.
Craft: Knitting.
I bought this book online a few years ago after I first learned to knit. I’ve always been fascinated by knit and crochet cables and I heard that this was one of those “must have” knitting books.
As someone who will probably not be knitting a sweater any time soon, this is more of an interesting (but not critical) find for my vintage collection.
I haven’t read it very closely, but I do love the cable patterns contained within. It’s almost as fun to look through as a stitch guide.
From what I can gather, the book includes some historical and regional information along with the patterns. Periodically, I like to glance within its pages for inspiration.
I have yet to be feel the urge to read the entire book, but I’m sure one day the mood will strike me.
One of the major downsides to this book is its lack of an index. I have no idea who these brothers are, but don’t they look interesting?
Some of the textured patterns are charted.
Has anyone made a project inspired by this book?