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Saltwater Classics from the Island of Newfoundland

More than 25 caps, vamps, and mittens to knit

by (author) Christine LeGrow & Shirley Scott

Publisher
Boulder Books
Initial publish date
Sep 2019
Category
Knitting, Canadian, Atlantic Provinces
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781989417010
    Publish Date
    Sep 2019
    List Price
    $29.95

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Description

From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, Saltwater Classics will keep you toasty warm with beautiful hand-knitted hats, mitts, gloves, socks and vamps.

As their follow-up to the best-selling Saltwater Mittens, Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott have collected and expertly recreated some of Newfoundland’s best loved knitwear. Along the way, they’ve sprinkled in a hefty dose of their own creative flair in presenting stunning patterns you’ll never see anywhere else.

From salt-and-pepper cap to boot socks, and from trigger mitts to vamps (slippers), this book has something for everyone. All patterns are rated by difficulty and clearly presented for today’s knitters.

The dozens of colour photographs will inspire you to make your own bold colour choices—and encourage you to go outside and face the elements in your new cozy pieces. Featuring tips, tricks, and tales, Saltwater Classics is a book for everyone.

About the authors

Christine LeGrow has been a knitter since early childhood. Her keen interest in preserving the traditional handknits of Newfoundland and desiging new ones with the same flavour has taken her through life. Christine has been recognized by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador for these efforts and awarded both the Award for the Preservation of Traditional Craft Skills and the Award for the Interpretation of Provincial History. She is the owner of Spindrift Handknits and makes her home in St. John's.

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User Reviews

Salt Water Mittens

I want the next book in the series. I am making a small pair of mittens for a baby from this book. Beautiful photos and very clear directions. This is not for a beginner but it is easy to follow if you can knit.