Classic guide to the styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. Vibrant patterns for an array of garments include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, this volume is well known and prized among longtime practitioners of the craft. Unabridged republication of The Complete Book of Traditional Scandinavian Knitting, St. Martin's Press, New York, 1984.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by Sheila McGregor Over 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann A year's worth of classic, imaginative knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, more. 35 illustrations.
Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book by Mary Thomas Covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more. Over 250 technique diagrams.
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore A noted designer from the region of Scotland's Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs.
Fair Isle Knitting by Sarah Don Don starts with clear samples and charts for 28 traditional Fair Isle knit designs and then moves on to simple instructions for 13 authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves.
Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans by Gladys Thompson Full instructions for 18 sweaters, various types, 70 pattern variations. Authentic. 162 photos, diagrams.
