Textile designer Luce Smits, trained in applied arts and marketing in Antwerp, is an independent fashion designer known for her high-end knitted and fabric creations, always crafted from natural materials. She is the author of several notable publications including "Knitting, Techniques and Models" (Solar), "Rice Stitch Knitting, A Way of Life" (Solar), and "12 Scarves Through Time" (LangYarns).

This work features 45 timeless designs, categorized by their region of origin: Cornwall, Northeast England, Northeast Scotland, and the Aran Islands in Ireland.

More than just a knitting guide, this book takes readers on a historical journey, weaving in tales of sailors' expeditions in search of the New World, and paying tribute to those lost at sea.