"Here are 40 patterns for scarves from around the globe--including stylish traditional projects from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, the Americas, and Asia. Pattern introductions provide a background of knitting techniques from that part of the world, including schematics and charts"-- "Favorite Scarves from Around the World collects 20-25 patterns for scarves from around the world, designed by favorite designers. Patterns are grouped into chapters by region around the world (scarves from Scandinavia, scarves from Europe, scarves from the UK, scarves from America, scarves from Asia, etc.) Pattern introductions give a brief background of scarf, shawl, or cowl knitting in that part of the world with the pattern and charts to follow"--