{"product_id":"nordic-sailors-fishermens-sweaters-modern-knitwear-inspired-by-historical-patterns-lotte-rahbek-hardcover","title":"Nordic Sailors' \u0026 Fishermen's Sweaters: Modern Knitwear Inspired by Historical Patterns -- Lotte Rahbek, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of patterns for classic sweaters and knitwear, inspired by treasured historical designs from Norway and Scandinavia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by traditional sweater styles worn by sailors and fishermen in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection is based on a photographic archive from the Maritime Museum in the eastern Denmark town of Helsing r. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book contains 23 knitting patterns, plus size variations, for making stylish sweaters and accessories for both adults and children and includes historic and contemporary photos of each garment. Instructions are easy to follow and suitable for advanced beginners to experts; the text and patterns encourage knitters to build their level of skill by starting with hats to learn the stitches, then moving to more complex designs. Patterns are gender and age neutral so that the whole family can wear and enjoy these traditional, nautical knits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Knitters will appreciate the clear instructions and size variations, as knitting books for garments that fit men are few and particularly in demand. And everyone will treasure the lovely photos and fascinating historical details about what the stitches represent and how these traditions have been passed down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lotte Rahbek, Gitte Verner Jensen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419778711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLotte Rahbek\u003c\/b\u003e is a knitwear designer based in Denmark and the founder of the Apple of My Eye knitwear brand. In 2022 she published her first knitting book \u003ci\u003eDu er min øjesten\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eApple of My Eye\u003c\/i\u003e) in Danish. Rahbek's patterns are known for their simple shapes, fine details, and vibrant colors. \u003cb\u003eGitte Verner Jensen\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and knitting expert. She currently works at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lotte Rahbek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46915794764004,"sku":"9781419778711","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781419778711.jpg?v=1777692275","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/nordic-sailors-fishermens-sweaters-modern-knitwear-inspired-by-historical-patterns-lotte-rahbek-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}