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Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters: Modern Knitwear Inspired by Historical Patterns by Lotte Rahbek & Gitte Verner Jensen
Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters: Modern Knitwear Inspired by Historical Patterns by Lotte Rahbek & Gitte Verner Jensen
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Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters: Modern Knitwear Inspired by Historical Patterns by Lotte Rahbek & Gitte Verner Jensen
A timeless tribute to nautical knitwear--crafted for today and cherished for generations.
Inspired by the rugged beauty and enduring traditions of 19th- and early 20th-century Scandinavian seafarers, this stunning volume offers 23 knitting patterns drawn from the photographic archives of the Maritime Museum in Helsingør, Denmark.- Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with skill-building progression
- Gender- and age-neutral garments for the whole family
- Size variations and stitch explanations tailored for accessibility
- Gorgeous historic and contemporary photography of each sweater
Beautifully packaged and richly illustrated, Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters is more than a pattern book--it's a celebration of maritime heritage, textile artistry, and the enduring warmth of handmade tradition.
Lotte Rahbek 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 Du er min øjesten ( Apple of My Eye) in Danish. Rahbek's patterns are known for their simple shapes, fine details, and vibrant colors.
Gitte Verner Jensen is a designer and knitting expert. She currently works at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.
