Nordic sailors' & fishermen's sweaters

Nordic sailors' & fishermen's sweaters Modern knitwear inspired by historical patterns

Lotte Rahbek

Book - 2025

"A timeless tribute to nautical knitwear--crafted for today and cherished for generations. Inspired by the rugged beauty and enduringtraditions of 19th- and early 20th-century Scandinavian seafarers, this stunning volume offers 23 knitting patterns drawn from the photographic archives of the Maritime Museum in Helsingoør, Denmark. With designs for adults and children, each pattern blends historical authenticity with modern wearability--making this a perfect gift for knitters, history lovers, and anyone drawn to the elegance of Nordic craft. Specially designed for advanced beginners to expert knitters,the book features: Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with skill-building progression-- Gender- and age-neutral garments for the whole f...amily -- Size variations and stitch explanations tailored for accessibility -- Gorgeous historic and contemporary photography of each sweater. Beautifully packaged and richly illustrated, Nordic Sailors'& Fishermen's Sweaters is more than a pattern book -- it's a celebration of maritime heritage, textile artistry, and the enduring warmth of handmade tradition."--

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Subjects
Knitting > Patterns.
Knitting > Scandinavia.
Sweaters.
Knitwear.
Tricot > Modèles.
Tricot > Scandinavie.
Chandails.
Tricots.
Published
New York, NY : Abrams Books 2025.
Language
English
Danish
Main Author
Lotte Rahbek (author)
Other Authors
Gitte Verner Jensen (author), Thorbj2orn Thaarup (writer of foreword), Carol Huebscher Rhoades (translator)
Edition
English language edition
Item Description
"Originally published in Danish in 2023 as Et hav af masker by Bogoo, Aarhus, Denmark."
Physical Description
287 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN
9781419778711
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Colors of the Sea and Coast, Set in Color History
  • Abbreviations
  • Levels of Difficulty
  • Motifs and Their Meanings
  • Historic Photographs from the M/S Maritime Museum
  • Patterns
  • Two-Color Stranded Knits and Iconic Cables
  • Haddock
  • Fisherman, Adult Version
  • Fisherman, Child Version
  • Mate
  • Cordage
  • Knits Inspired by Fishing Nets and Sailor Collars
  • Nettie
  • Able Seaman
  • Martha
  • Maren
  • Wellies
  • Bubble and Textured Knits
  • Snekkersten
  • Storm, Adult Version
  • Storm, Child Version
  • Ruth
  • Willow
  • Sail
  • Classic Striped Knits
  • Sailor, Oversize Version
  • Sailor, Adult Version
  • Sailor, Child Version
  • King Jens
  • Captain
  • Ocean
  • Cousteau
  • Partners
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors

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