SALTWATER CLASSICS BOOK
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SALTWATER CLASSICS – $36.98; 3 available
“Vamps, Mitts and Caps from the Island of Newfoundland, More Than 25 Favourite Designs”
by Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott
"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 (slippers). 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 the salt-and-pepper cap to boot socks, and from trigger mitts to vamps, 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 of knitwear. Featuring tips, tricks, and tales, Saltwater Classics is a book for everyone."
“Vamps, Mitts and Caps from the Island of Newfoundland, More Than 25 Favourite Designs”
by Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott
"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 (slippers). 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 the salt-and-pepper cap to boot socks, and from trigger mitts to vamps, 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 of knitwear. Featuring tips, tricks, and tales, Saltwater Classics is a book for everyone."
All designs were created using Briggs & Little wool yarns - Heritage, Regal and Durasport.
Paperback.
Product Code: YB5330
About the Authors
Christine LeGrow & Shirley A. Scott
Christine LeGrow was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. After a long career in retail she began Spindrift Handknits, a thriving cottage industry that creates local designs that are knit by Newfoundlanders.
Shirley Anne Scott, also known as “Shirl the Purl”, is a Come From Away who made her home in St. John’s in 2006. A librarian by profession, in 1989 she wrote Canada Knits, a history of Canadian knitting that opened many doors.
Both are lifelong knitters with a keen interest in the fascinating traditions of the wonderful place they live in. In the midst of busy lives they have co-written four popular books, Saltwater Mittens, Saltwater Classics, Saltwater Gifts and Saltwater Socks.
Christine and Shirley love to celebrate the art of living in Newfoundland through its knitting.
Saltwater Mittens won the Best Atlantic Published Book Award in 2019 and the Saltwater Knitting Series won the 2021 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence in Product Design.
Paperback.
Product Code: YB5330
About the Authors
Christine LeGrow & Shirley A. Scott
Christine LeGrow was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. After a long career in retail she began Spindrift Handknits, a thriving cottage industry that creates local designs that are knit by Newfoundlanders.
Shirley Anne Scott, also known as “Shirl the Purl”, is a Come From Away who made her home in St. John’s in 2006. A librarian by profession, in 1989 she wrote Canada Knits, a history of Canadian knitting that opened many doors.
Both are lifelong knitters with a keen interest in the fascinating traditions of the wonderful place they live in. In the midst of busy lives they have co-written four popular books, Saltwater Mittens, Saltwater Classics, Saltwater Gifts and Saltwater Socks.
Christine and Shirley love to celebrate the art of living in Newfoundland through its knitting.
Saltwater Mittens won the Best Atlantic Published Book Award in 2019 and the Saltwater Knitting Series won the 2021 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence in Product Design.
Details
| $36.98 | |
| Date Added | 2023-07-14 |
| Product Id | 10547368 |
