{"product_id":"nordic-sailors-fishermens-sweaters-by-lotte-rahbek-9781419778711","title":"Nordic Sailors' \u0026 Fishermen’s Sweaters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNordic Sailors \u0026amp; Fishermen’s Sweaters\u003c\/em\u003e by Lotte Rahbek and Gitte Verner Jensen is a captivating collection of patterns for classic sweaters and knitwear, drawing inspiration from cherished historical designs from Norway and Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by traditional sweater styles worn by sailors and fishermen in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this unique collection is based on a photographic archive from the Maritime Museum in the eastern Danish town of Helsingør.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers 23 knitting patterns, complete with size variations, for crafting stylish sweaters and accessories for both adults and children. It includes historic and contemporary photos of each garment. The instructions are straightforward and suitable for advanced beginners to experts. They encourage knitters to enhance their skills by starting with hats to learn the stitches, then progressing to more intricate designs. The patterns are gender and age neutral, ensuring that the entire family can enjoy these traditional, nautical knits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnitters will appreciate the clear instructions and size variations, especially as knitting books for garments that fit men are scarce and highly sought after. Additionally, everyone will cherish the beautiful photos and fascinating historical insights into what the stitches represent and how these traditions have been handed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082322460908,"sku":"9781419778711","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13554643482693.jpg?v=1765273374","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/nordic-sailors-fishermens-sweaters-by-lotte-rahbek-9781419778711","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}