Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting: Aran, Fair Isle and Fisher Ganseys, New & Expanded Edition

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Michael Pearson

Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting

Aran, Fair Isle and Fisher Ganseys, New & Expanded Edition

Michael Pearson

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Dover
18 March 2015

Art & Architecture; Knitting & crochet

Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace

"This extensive record of unique, centuries-old patterns from the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England combines a social history of the regions with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. Richly illustrated, including 32 pages in colour.

""I think I was lucky in the timing - I learned to knit just when your book first came out. The other books on the subject seemed to be aimed at people who already knit. . . . and [it] is the only one I read for pleasure, not just for patterns."" - Gordon Reid, www.ganseys.com

""For years knitters have been pining for the return of Michael Pearson's lovely book, Traditional Knitting, complete with historical notes, charts, photos and patterns for Fair Isle, Guernsey, and Aran sweaters. Once again, our wish is granted by dear Dover."" - Meg Swansen, Schoolhouse Press

""A fascinating and well researched book."" - Evening Press After visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, family albums, and photos. Pearson combines a social history of the villages and the living history of these crafts with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. For this revised and expanded edition, the author has added an extensive selection of new pattern charts and full knitting instructions, making this essential work even more valuable to lovers of traditional knitting.

""Great collection of patterns. So much history. I learned so many interesting things. The pictures were amazing and definitely my favorite part. A history and knitting lesson wrapped up in one book."" - Debbie's Bookcase

AUTHOR: Michael Pearson's interest in knitting began with his residence in a Northumberland fishing village, where he talked with locals about their traditional crafts. In addition to running a mail-order company specializing in traditional knitwear, he is a founding member of the Northern Guild of Knitters and co-director of the Northern Wool Cooperative."

By: Michael Pearson
Imprint: Dover
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9780486460536
ISBN 10: 0486460533
Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 18 March 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Michael Pearson's interest in knitting began with his residence in a Northumberland fishing village, where he talked with locals about their traditional crafts. In addition to running a mail-order company specializing in traditional knitwear, he is a founding member of the Northern Guild of Knitters and co-director of the Northern Wool Cooperative.