"This book by Jane and Patrick Gottelier takes a fascinating look at tea and classic knitwear. Patrick was raised on his family's tea plantation in Sri Lanka and both Jane and Patrick love knitwear. So they put together a book that celebrates the wonders of Sri Lanka and the heritage of the British Isles. There are Cricket sweater patterns for both men and women. The men’s pattern is a classic v neck pullover with columns of cables and ribs, with accents of navy in the ribbing for the neckline, cuffs, and hem. The women’s pattern is a blazer design with navy vertical pinstripes and a monogrammed patch pocket. And of course there are patterns for tea cozies! Each pattern is named after a different type of tea. My favorite type of tea is builder’s tea. It is an English Breakfast tea that is strong like coffee. I was delighted to see a men’s pullover called the Builder’s Sweater covered with sturdy cables. In celebration of stealing quiet moments from busy days, grab a cup of tea, your knitting, and spend some time looking through the wonderful patterns in Knitting and Tea." Kelley Petkun, Owner