Craft books from Iriss of Penzance
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GB1Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks

By Mary Wright
In late nineteenth 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 (gansey) or knit frock. Contract knitting - the occupation of many Cornish women- had died out by the 1920s and was almost forgotten until Mary Wright started asking old people what they remembered of it. Her research has resulted in a 'remarkable picture of social history' (Guardian).
This book includes many delightful contemporary photographs with detailed instructions and charts that show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.
Soft back book first published in 1979, this edition revised in 2008.		   
   
   
 		 
ROWANMAGRowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine

Over thirty designs in each magazine.
Published twice a year for Autumn and Spring.
£10-50		   
   
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BOOK16Rag Rug Making by Jenni Stuart-Anderson

Detailed book explains how to choose base materials and fabrics and how to use colour.
Tools used include hooking, proddy ( peggy or clippie ), the rugger ( bodger ) and speed shuttle.
Ideal book for beginners as well as experienced rug hookers.
Softback 120 pages 2003
£12-95		   
   
   
 		 
BOOK3Shaggy Rag Rugs by John Corey

Instruction booklet for the spring action Rag Rugger used to make shaggy pile rugs from yarn or rags.
£3-50.		   
   
   
 		 
BOOK14The New Church Kneeler Book by Angela Dewar

A step by step guide to canvaswork kneelers.
Shows ideas and design, frames, stitches, transferring a design and working from charts for borders and patterns.
Softback 48 pages published 1997
£7-95		   
   
   
 		 


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