Aran knitting patterns and more from sheep to shawl. Needle arts knitting web site is owned by marsha white, needle arts book shop, loretto on, canada. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Helmet and bootees in sirdar supersoft aran 4828 digital pdf. Clanarans has a vast range of aran knitting kits and wool for those who wish to knit an aran sweater for themselves. Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. There is a new preface to the book, and the first chapter deals with the history of aran knitting. Buy aran knitting booksbooklets patterns and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This pattern is available as a digital download only. The outer hebrides of scotland are the inspiration for our unique luxury pure wool yarns, perfect for hand knitting, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, felting and embroidery. Jan 01, 2011 alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. Aran yarn is commonly used to create traditional cable knit patterns that are a rite of passage for any novice knitter. In this guide she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop on technique, pattern and design.
The recent revival of interest in handcrafts have led to many modern variations of both stitches and designs. The aran sweater market, the famous original since 1892. Alice starmore has a number of nice stitch patterns in the book that are also listed in numerous other knitting stitch books the big book of knitting, the harmony guide to knitting stitches vol. Nov 11, 2010 i was debating which one to talk about next, and reached for my copy of the new and expanded edition of aran knitting, sent to me by the fine folks at dover publishing. Of course, this is an alice starmore book, and it says right in the title that these are charts for knitting, and so there are guidelines for that. You can earn a 5% commission by selling aran knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace on your website. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran trad. Photograph reprinted with the permission from alice starmore aran knitting. The windfall press is a scottish family business, small in stature but massive in inspiration, consisting of me, my husband graham and our daughter jade. Free knitting pattern lion brand fishermens wool aran cable scarf. Textured knitting knitting beyond the hebrides library. Oct 01, 2010 aran knitting by alice starmore, dover publications.
The history of aran knitting, and the photographt are gorgeous. Alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. This could be easily remidied by adjusting the fit of the sweater while using the stitches that are part of the original design. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition by alice starmore. Alice starmore s definitive explanation of an irish aran sweater and its development is surprising and fascinating. The patterns are specially designed for our range of yarns, which tend to run a little plumper than the standard. Aran knitting patterns are very adaptable, and are widely used in many types of knitted items, including hats, scarves, skirts, and even decorative pillows.
As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex. Free pattern hayfield bonus aran cardigans knitting. Aran knitting alice starmore the epitome of fine knitting. Aran knitting by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These words were spoken in 1483, not long before the 330year reign of the plantagenet dynasty came to a violent end at the battle of bosworth.
Aran knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. Wise badgers collection of sirdar aran knitting patterns. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. Vogue magazine carried articles on the garment in the 1950s, and jumper exports from the west of ireland to the united states began in the early 1950s. A collection of aranstyle knitting patterns, and a historyexplanation of the origins of aran knitting. Galway was the first to export the aran sweater to the usa.
The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version. Some of these patterns can be simple, but others are very complex. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. Aran knitting patterns are heavily textured knitting patterns which are named after the aran islands, which are located off the west coast of ireland from county galway and county clare. With mens, womens and childrens size you will be spoilt for choice on selecting your first knitting project. Between x 50 gram balls of aran wool would also be required. Starmore has done so much of the work in designing the sweaters in this book that you could easily copy them step for step, if you can get the yarn, but more importantly, you can design your own sweaters with any suitable yarn you have available. The trouble is, most of her books, of course, are out of print.
A pdf knitting pattern for a fabulous aran jacket in a cabled design with side slit pockets and a snug collar. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition, this highly sought after book returns to print after a decades absence in a revised and expanded version. Oct 20, 2011 of course, this is an alice starmore book, and it says right in the title that these are charts for knitting, and so there are guidelines for that. Aran knitting alice starmore pdf millville stitchers. Aug 27, 2010 starmore has done so much of the work in designing the sweaters in this book that you could easily copy them step for step, if you can get the yarn, but more importantly, you can design your own sweaters with any suitable yarn you have available. Alice starmores charts for color knitting alice starmore.
Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. Buy free pattern hayfield bonus aran cardigans knitting pattern from the knitting patterns range at hobbycraft. Okay, if youre a knitter with an interest in traditional techniques, id be beyond shocked if youd not heard of starmore. Aran knitting is a type of knitting that comes from ireland and is surrounded by myths. Aran knitting patterns, irish sweater pattern aran. The mens sweaters are timeless, but the womens sweaters are a bit dated.
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Aran knitting, 1997, interweave press, usa aran knitting. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and. The first commercially available aran knitting patterns were published in the 1940s by patons of england. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. We annually purchase the raw fleece from over 700 local crofters and farmers.
Buy aran knitting by alice starmore from waterstones today. Stepbystep instructions, photos, and drawings lead readers through 60 charted patterns that progress from the basic concept of using a cable needle to the myriad variations of aran technique. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Aran knitting patterns, irish sweater pattern aran sweater. A design by alice starmore, stained glass sweater, based on aran sweater. There are chapters on how to design a sweater using charted patterns, though, the sweaters themselves are the simplest, dropshouldered kind of shapes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Baby boys jacket, blanket, helmet and bootees in sirdar supersoft aran 4828 digital pdf. Also included are nine of her original classic aran knitting designs, and six of her unique celtic knotwork designs. Aran knitting alice starmore haftad 9780486478425 bokus.
Aran knitting booksbooklets patterns for sale ebay. Alice starmores definitive explanation of an irish aran sweater and its development is surprising and fascinating. These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a basis for highly original creativity. Aran knitting patterns are noted by having different patterns going up and down. Buy a cheap copy of aran knitting book by alice starmore. Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. Aran knitting by alice starmore, dover publications. Naturally merino and fur 10 ply in natural 05, 11 skeins 50 grs.
Free knitting pattern lion brand lion wool aran cable scarf. Textured knitting jodys refined aran pattern is refined aran, designed by charlotte morris from the best of knitters, arans and celtics yarn used. Pdf knitting pattern cabled aran jacket or coat 3442 busts instant. Part of its founding philosophy was a line written by robert burns. Aran knitting a definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradion. Aran knitting, 2010, 214 pages, alice starmore, 0486478424. Make your very own irish fisherman sweater with our easy to follow guide and informative kit. The taxonomy of sweater structures and their origins. I enjoyed reading about the historical background history, mythology and aran knitting. Here, you can browse the latest aran knitting patterns from industryleading brands such as sirdar, stylecraft, wendy, hayfield and king cole. This thesis focuses solely on the construction of the hand knit sweater. The patterns are knitted into socks, hats, vests, scarves, mittens, afghans, pillow covers, and, most commonly, sweaters.
Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. Free pattern hayfield bonus aran cardigans knitting pattern. Aranmor pattern by alice starmore aran strickmuster, pulli. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one sweater, if i knit it, would not change one detail. New and expanded edition is a great knitting resource for aran and celtic designs to incorporate into your own knitting patterns. The sweaters that alice starmore designed are wonderful. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. Aug 27, 2010 the author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Walker, the complete book of knitting by barbara abbey, to. Also included are nine of her original classic aran knitting designs.
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