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Cornish Guernseys and Knit Frocks by Mary Wright

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This definitive book on Cornwalls fishermans jerseys or knit frocks includes charted patterns for Polperro, The Lizard, The Vicar of Morwenstow, Bude, Looe Eddystone, Port Isaac, St. Ives, Sennen Cove, Isles of Scilly, Porthleven as well as rib and background patterns.

"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.

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