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Enter the World of Beautiful Cowichan SweatersCarrying on a tradition born in the 1800s, today's Cowichan knitters...
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Enter the World of Beautiful Cowichan Sweaters
Author: Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Published: 08/05/2025
Pages: 122
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781648372551
About the Author
Gibson-Roberts, Priscilla: - Priscilla Gibson-Roberts spent a number of years studying traditional ways of constructing sweaters and other garments, along with the associated design principles. She then created instructions to empower knitters to create original designs using time-tested methods that do not involve patterns. Knitting in the Old Way contains many lifetimes of inspiration and techniques. If you want to knit sweaters without following line-by-line instructions, Priscilla's guidance will let you do that. In addition to Knitting in the Old Way, she has given us High Whorling; Spinning in the Old Way (the revised edition of High Whorling); Simple Socks, Plain and Fancy; Ethnic Socks and Stockings; and Cowichan Indian Sweaters (formerly Salish Indian Sweaters).
Carrying on a tradition born in the 1800s, today's Cowichan knitters of Vancouver, British Columbia, produce unique designs often derived from personal and tribal stories, incorporating geometric patterns and a central figure such as a whale, eagle, or bear. They are produced in the round (that is, without seams) from homespun wool that is not dyed, showing only natural colors such as white, brown, and grey, and are naturally water- and stain-resistant.
As the popularity of these sweaters grew in the twentieth century, this native craft was threatened by a flood of imitations; however today they are recognized as trademarked "Genuine Cowichan." Cowichan Indian Sweaters celebrates the goal of preserving the spirit of these wonderful sweaters by documenting their history, techniques, and designs. In this book you will find:
-Charts for 165 traditional designs.
-72 black-and-white photos.
-80 line drawings.
-Schematic patterns for basic pullover and cardigan styles.
-Traditional shaping treatments for pockets, armholes, necks, collars, and sleeves.
-Traditional joining treatments for shoulders and sleeves.
-Spinning information.
-Profiles of three women involved in the preservation of the craft.
Discover the rich history of Cowichan sweaters and deepen your appreciation for this beautiful Indigenous craft.
Author: Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Published: 08/05/2025
Pages: 122
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781648372551
About the Author
Gibson-Roberts, Priscilla: - Priscilla Gibson-Roberts spent a number of years studying traditional ways of constructing sweaters and other garments, along with the associated design principles. She then created instructions to empower knitters to create original designs using time-tested methods that do not involve patterns. Knitting in the Old Way contains many lifetimes of inspiration and techniques. If you want to knit sweaters without following line-by-line instructions, Priscilla's guidance will let you do that. In addition to Knitting in the Old Way, she has given us High Whorling; Spinning in the Old Way (the revised edition of High Whorling); Simple Socks, Plain and Fancy; Ethnic Socks and Stockings; and Cowichan Indian Sweaters (formerly Salish Indian Sweaters).
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