{"product_id":"michael-pearsons-traditional-knitting-aran-fair-isle-and-fisher-ganseys-new-expanded-edition-paperback","title":"Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting: Aran, Fair Isle and Fisher Ganseys, New \u0026 Expanded Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Pearson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I think I was lucky in the timing -- I learned to knit just when your book first came out. The other books on the subject seemed to be aimed at people who already knit. . . . and [it] is the only one I read for pleasure, not just for patterns.\" -- Gordon Reid, www.ganseys.com\u003cbr\u003e\"For years knitters have been pining for the return of Michael Pearson's lovely book, \u003ci\u003eTraditional Knitting, \u003c\/i\u003e complete with historical notes, charts, photos and patterns for Fair Isle, Guernsey, and Aran sweaters. Once again, our wish is granted by dear Dover.\" -- Meg Swansen, \u003ci\u003eSchoolhouse Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fascinating and well researched book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEvening Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAfter visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, family albums, and photos. Pearson combines a social history of the villages and the living history of these crafts with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. For this revised and expanded edition, the author has added an extensive selection of new pattern charts and full knitting instructions, making this essential work even more valuable to lovers of traditional knitting.\u003cbr\u003e\"Great collection of patterns. So much history. I learned so many interesting things. The pictures were amazing and definitely my favorite part. A history and knitting lesson wrapped up in one book.\" -- Debbie's Bookcase\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI think I was lucky in the timing--I learned to knit just when your book first came out. The other books on the subject seemed to be aimed at people who already knit. . . . and [it] is the only one I read for pleasure, not just for patterns. -- Gordon Reid, www.ganseys.com\u003cbr\u003eFor years knitters have been pining for the return of Michael Pearson's lovely book, \u003ci\u003eTraditional Knitting, \u003c\/i\u003e complete with historical notes, charts, photos and patterns for Fair Isle, Guernsey, and Aran sweaters. Once again, our wish is granted by dear Dover. -- Meg Swansen, \u003ci\u003eSchoolhouse Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA fascinating and well researched book. -- \u003ci\u003eEvening Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAfter visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, family albums, and photos. Pearson combines a social history of the villages and the living history of these crafts with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. For this revised and expanded edition, the author has added an extensive selection of new pattern charts and full knitting instructions, making this essential work even more valuable to lovers of traditional knitting.\u003cbr\u003eDover (2015) revised and expanded republication of the edition published by William Collins Sons \u0026amp; Co Ltd, London, and Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1984.\u003cbr\u003eSee every Dover book in print at\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI think I was lucky in the timing--I learned to knit just when your book first came out. The other books on the subject seemed to be aimed at people who already knit. . . . and [it] is the only one I read for pleasure, not just for patterns. -- Gordon Reid, www.ganseys.com\u003cbr\u003e\"For years knitters have been pining for the return of Michael Pearson's lovely book, \u003ci\u003eTraditional Knitting, \u003c\/i\u003e complete with historical notes, charts, photos and patterns for Fair Isle, Guernsey, and Aran sweaters. Once again, our wish is granted by dear Dover.\" -- Meg Swansen, \u003ci\u003eSchoolhouse Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fascinating and well researched book.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEvening Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAfter visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, family albums, and photos. Pearson combines a social history of the villages and the living history of these crafts with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. For this revised and expanded edition, the author has added an extensive selection of new pattern charts and full knitting instructions, making this essential work even more valuable to lovers of traditional knitting.\u003cbr\u003eDover (2015) revised and expanded republication of the edition published by William Collins Sons \u0026amp; Co Ltd, London, and Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1984.\u003cbr\u003eSee every Dover book in print at\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Pearson's interest in knitting began with his residence in a Northumberland fishing village, where he talked with locals about their traditional crafts. In addition to running a mail-order company specializing in traditional knitwear, he is a founding member of the Northern Guild of Knitters and co-director of the Northern Wool Cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.8 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 18, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756222251296,"sku":"9780486460536","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/765a3a6840cddc07ca3a79f9cf8ce089.webp?v=1780076758","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/michael-pearsons-traditional-knitting-aran-fair-isle-and-fisher-ganseys-new-expanded-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}