{"title":"Historical Knitting Books","description":"Books dedicated to the fascinating history of knitting and its use in a variety of cultures.","products":[{"product_id":"traditional-dutch-ganseys-for-children","title":"Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver 40 adaptable sweaters to knit for your little ones, based on the classic, minimal and quietly-stunning jumpers of Dutch fishermen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom around 1875 to 1950, Dutch fishermen wore sweaters with characteristic knit and purl stitch patterns, sometimes cable. These jerseys, known as ganseys, became an intrinsic part of the identity of the Dutchmen who wore them. Many of the children in these fishing families wore ganseys too, and numerous photos have been discovered in recent years of schoolchildren dressed in the knitwear seen on their fishermen fathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStella Ruhe returns with over 40 sweaters to knit from 30 different Dutch villages this time, for your little ones to wear and ramble in. Based on the original designs shared by families and discovered in archives, Stella has created recreations of these historically important garments for our contemporary life that ooze classic style with modern minimalism. With these designs, you are offered not only a chance to pay homage to the women who lovingly knitted the jumpers and to share in a beautiful Dutch tradition, but also give something for your child to treasure for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizes of the ganseys run from 1- to 14-years old, but can easily be adjusted to any child’s size by following Stella's straightforward measuring instructions in her chapter on knitting know-how. In the same chapter you learn that every gansey is a standard shape, meaning the beauty of each sweater is in the variation of pattern motifs and finishing details, which varies from village to village. In the gallery of knitting designs, each jumper is accompanied by knitting charts the pattern repeat clearly shown for easy garment adjusting, a diagram of the jumper and styled, modern photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a wealth of fascinating background information and historical photos of the original designs alongside every design, this is an inspiring book for the ambitious knitter looking for unique, classic knitwear, and a brilliant read for anyone interested in craft, culture and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39894002335952,"sku":"9781782217527","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/9781782217527.jpg?v=1775058178"},{"product_id":"estonian-knitting-2-socks-and-stockings","title":"Estonian Knitting 2 : Socks and Stockings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGorgeous book!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis version is in English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries Estonian knitters have created beauty using needle and yarn - everything that caught their eye found its way into patterns simple and elaborate, full of colour and magic. Knitted items are not, nor were they ever, only a way to keep the body warm, they protect and adorn, showing the care and skill of the maker. This book includes complete instructions on sock and stocking knitting as well as a remarkable selection of the heel and toe constructions used in traditional Estonian knitting. Over 200 stocking, sock and leg warmer designs offer inspiration for both traditional knitting and the creation of new sock patterns. 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Hardy, colourful, characterful sheep have adapted over millennia to a challenging climate, and Shetlanders have always put their fine fleeces to good use, in beautiful, distinctive textiles ranging from woven tweeds to Fairisle handknits. From croft to creative enterprise, wool remains at the heart of many island industries today, and this collaborative documentary project reveals the many different kinds of work that oo supports. In these pages you’ll meet the fascinating graders, breeders, tanners, artists, designers, knitters, weavers, hand spinners, knitwear manufacturers and retailers, who, in so many different ways, have made their lives in oo. Photographed by Tom Barr, and with accompanying essays and profiles written by Kate Davies, this book is produced in celebration of the vital contemporary work of Shetland wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet inspired by our selection of over 175 colours of J\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/jamiesons-of-shetland\" title=\"Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift Wool\"\u003eamieson's Shetland Spindrift \u003c\/a\u003ewool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Davies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744843501776,"sku":"SHOOKD","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/OOatLoopLondon.webp?v=1653836930"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/collections\/cat_604.jpg?v=1631877429","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-euddp\/collections\/historical-knitting-books.oembed","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}