Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks

In late 19th 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 or knit-frock. This book includes many contemporary photographs, and shows how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.

• | Author: Mary Wright
• | Publisher: Polperro Heritage Press
• | Publication Date: May 01, 2008
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780955364884
• | ISBN-10: 0955364884