Preserving the distinctive styles of the British Isle's fishermen's sweaters, you'll find here over 80 genuine folk patterns native to the islands such as Jersey, Aran, Norfolk and the coast of Ireland. Instructions are given row by row with separate instructions for ladies and childrens s weaters. Historical and anecdotal information on both the geographic area and the fishermen who supplied her with patterns add a nice touch to this intermediate-advanced knitters book.