Knitting from the Netherlands
Unfortunately I am not actually knitting in the Netherlands but I recently managed to acquire a copy of Henriette van der Klift-Tellegen’s book Knitting from the Netherlands - Traditional Dutch Fishermen’s Sweaters.
The photos are fascinating and she has done a fabulous job collecting information and images about the patterns found on fishermen’s jerseys in Dutch ports. The text is brief but informative but the images and diagrams of the sweaters are what you’ll spend most time admiring. Each photograph has been carefully examined and stitch patterns and diagrams are provided so you can recreate the traditional pattern of your choice.
These are honest, practical garments. Knitting doing what only knitting can do so well. Garments of protection and of pride.
I suspect it’s not an easy volume to come by but if you spy it anywhere, have a look.
The details:
ISBN 0 8521 9709 8
Published by Dryad Press Ltd in 1987
This is an english translation of the original called “Nederlandse Visserstruien” published in 1983.
July 8th, 2007 at 3:09 am
What’s the ISBN - if it has one?
July 8th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Hi Wooly,
Sorry {slaps head}, I forgot that important detail - I’ve added it to the post now.
July 9th, 2007 at 6:23 am
Great!
That is 3 of us now. Just finishing at work, a little late tonight but looking forward to getting home and putting the fire on and trying to finish clue 1.
Cheers
September 25th, 2007 at 12:24 am
That is a great book - I used to get it out from our library a lot (my husband and kids are Dutch) and managed to get it at their withdrawal sale a ear or two back - couldn’t believe my luck