Fishermen's Knits from the Coast of Norway

A History of a Life at Sea and Over 20 New Designs Inspired by Traditional Scandinavian Patterns,
by Line Iversen and Margareth Sandvik, Norway.
When Norwegian fishermen went to sea 300 years ago they needed warm, comfortable, durable knitted clothing to protect them from the cold. Historical photos, written documentation, and surviving examples form the foundation for this striking collection of sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens and more. Discover what living and working along Norway's northern and western coasts  was like, and trace traditional motifs back to their origins.
Hardcover, 174pp. 2022