Description
This book is about Cornish guernseys and knit-frocks. The guernseys are navy blue and are made in a traditional way. There are thirty different patterns in the book, and each one can be made in different ways. The book also includes photographs of people wearing Cornish guernseys.
In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. This book includes many contemporary photographs, and shows how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.
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