First Edition. 1985, Arco Publishing, Inc., New York. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Unmarked. Hardcover in blue cloth boards, square and tight, with minimal shelfwear. Binding secure. 144 pages including index. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, pattern charts, and diagrams by Vivienne Compton. Dust jacket bright with only light edgewear. Rae Compton's first edition pattern book on Guernsey & Jersey sweaters with seventy five plus charts, black & white photos, and diagrams for knitters, textile historians, and heritage craft enthusiasts. Ships from the USA, quickly and with care.
SYNOPSIS:Published in 1985 by Arco Publishing, The Complete Book of Traditional Guernsey and Jersey Knitting by Rae Compton is a definitive study of the history and craft of fishermen's sweaters from Britain's Channel Islands and coastal communities. A former editor for Vogue knitting publications, Compton combines historical research with practical design expertise, bringing together archival photographs, cultural background, and detailed pattern instruction.
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