Table Of ContentContents Introduction by Donna Druchunas Sweaters of ScandinaviaFinnish Sweater: PäivätärIcelandic Yoke CardiganIcelandic Fimmvörðuháls SweaterSwedish Ullared PulloverNorwegian Rein and Snow Sweater Sweaters of EuropeEstonian Kihnu TroiSweaterBavarian Cropped Lattice CardiganBulgarian Roses Intarsia Cardigan Sweaters of the United Kingdom & IrelandSt. Olaf Men's Fair Isle SweaterLevenwick Fair Isle JacketKinloch Aran PulloverEriskay Gansey Sweaters of the EastTurkish Delight SweaterRussian Peasant BlouseMen's Kimono Sweaters of the WestCowichan-Inspired Swallows & Ivy Wrap CardiganAndean Condor Hoodie with HandwarmersNorthwest Forget Me Not Pullover AbbreviationsYarn Weight SystemYarn SourcesAbout the DesignersIndex
SynopsisHere are the best sweaters in the world--literally! Eighteen fabulous sweater designs teach you how to make the world's classic sweater styles, including Fair Isle, Fisherman's Gansey, Swedish Bohus, Icelandic Lopi Yoke sweater, and more., Here are the best sweaters in the world--literally Eighteen fabulous sweater designs by well-known designers teach you how to make the world's classic sweater styles, including Fair Isle, Fisherman's Gansey, Swedish Bohus, Icelandic Lopi Yoke Sweater, and more. Along the way, knitters will learn about traditional patterns and unique knitting techniques from around the globe. Included are sweaters from the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and the Americas. The introduction details the history of sweater knitting while each sweater pattern begins with a history of the techniques and patterns the design employs., Here are the best sweaters in the world--literally! Eighteen fabulous sweater designs by well-known designers teach you how to make the world's classic sweater styles, including Fair Isle, Fisherman's Gansey, Swedish Bohus, Icelandic Lopi Yoke Sweater, and more. Along the way, knitters will learn about traditional patterns and unique knitting techniques from around the globe. Included are sweaters from the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and the Americas. The introduction details the history of sweater knitting while each sweater pattern begins with a history of the techniques and patterns the design employs., Here are the best sweaters in the world-literally! Eighteen fabulous sweater designs by well-known designers teach you how to make the worlds classic sweater styles, including Fair Isle, Fishermans Gansey, Swedish Bohus, Icelandic Lopi Yoke Sweater, and more. Along the way, knitters will learn about traditional patterns and unique knitting techniques from around the globe. Included are sweaters from the British Isles, Scandinavia, the Baltics, and the Americas. The introduction details the history of sweater knitting while each sweater pattern begins with a history of the techniques and patterns the design employs.