{"product_id":"cornish-guernseys-and-knit-frocks","title":"Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks","description":"In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. Contract-knitting - the occupation of many Cornish women - had died out by the 1920s and was almost forgotten until Mary Wright started asking old people what they remembered of it. Her research has resulted in a remarkable picture of social history. This book includes many delightful contemporary photographs, and detailed instructions and charts show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns. Mary Wright is a specialist knitting instructor. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United Kingdom, and in Japan. Since the publication of Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks she has given many lectures and broadcasts.","brand":"Polperro Heritage Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54223114797400,"sku":"9780955364884","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780955364884.jpg?v=1759251640","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/cornish-guernseys-and-knit-frocks","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}