In the mid-20th century, Gladys Thompson travelled around the British Isles collecting stories and stitches from coastal knitters. Showcasing guernsey and jersey patterns alongside evocative descriptions of the environments and knitters that produce them, this book is an unmissable time capsule of a heritage knitting tradition.
Discover the patterns on Ravelry.
Note that these patterns are not consistently presented. Some stitch patterns are charted, others written (or both). Not every sweater is provided as a full pattern: many stitch motifs are presented as standalone charts or written instructions. In this regard, this book also serves as a fantastic stitch dictionary with many motifs you could adapt into your own designs and projects.
Includes a note for American knitters, written by Elizabeth Zimmermann.
