Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting : Aran, Fair Isle and Fisher Ganseys, New & Expanded Edition

After visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique, centuries-old 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.Richly illustrated, including 32 pages in color.