Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen’s Sweaters, 9781419778711
Hardcover
Knit timeless Nordic sweaters: history, patterns, and warmth for everyone.
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Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen’s Sweaters

modern knitwear inspired by historical patterns

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    20 November 2025

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Summary

Timeless Knits from the Nordic Seas

Inspired by traditional sweater styles worn by sailors and fishermen in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection is based on a photographic archive from the Maritime Museum in the eastern Denmark town of Helsingør.

The book contains 23 knitting patterns, plus size variations, for making stylish sweaters and accessories for both adults and children and includes historic and contemporary photos of each garment. Instructions are eas…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781419778711
ISBN-10:1419778714
Author:Lotte Rahbek, Gitte Verner Jensen
Publisher:Abrams
Imprint:Abrams
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:20 November 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:279mm x 216mm x 34mm
About The Author

Lotte Rahbek

Lotte Rahbek is a knitwear designer based in Denmark and the founder of the Apple of My Eye knitwear brand. In 2022 she published her first knitting book Du er min øjesten (Apple of My Eye) in Danish. Rahbek’s patterns are known for their simple shapes, fine details, and vibrant colors.

Gitte Verner Jensen is a designer and knitting expert. She currently works at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.

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