Swedish Sweaters: New Designs from Historical Examples by Britt-Marie Christoffersson

Create delightful Swedish sweaters with bright patterns, traditional motifs and wonderful textures. This richly photographed guide invites you into the world of classic Swedish knitting, updated by the author for the most modern of knitters. Britt-Marie Christoffersson provides 41 patterns in all - 27 historical examples from museum collections, with charted patterns that serve as inspiration for her 14 contemporary designs. There are clearly written, complete directions for each contemporary sweater, and you'll see what the sweaters look like on real people - men, women and children of all shapes and sizes. With this engaging resource, you'll be able to spice up the wardrobe of everyone you care about.