- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (May 28 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1883010330
- ISBN-13: 978-1883010331
- Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 22.1 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #977,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alice Starmore's definitive explanation of an Irish Aran sweater and its development is surprising and fascinating. Arans are not ancient, and--contrary to popular legend--they were not developed as fishermen's garments. Starmore offers fairly convincing evidence that "true" Aran sweaters were adapted in this century from Scottish fishing ganseys. They are unarguably warm, practical, and beautiful, and here they are gorgeously photographed. Starmore, one of the knitting world's living treasures, includes specific cable patterns, patterns for 14 garments (both Aran and Celtic-style), and a clear, sensible guide to designing original Aran sweaters.
From Library Journal
A native of the Hebrides, Starmore is known internationally as a knitwear designer, teacher, and the author of a number of critically acclaimed knitting books. Here she sets off to examine aran knitting, its origins and history, and the techniques used to produce the richly cabled sweaters that are enjoying a renewed popularity among today's knitters. This book can be enjoyed on three levels: as a history of aran knitting, as a complete 14-lesson workshop on knitting aran patterns from charts, or as a collection of Starmore's original sweater, cap, and shawl designs, including full instructions and charted patterns. The garments, photographed on location in the Aran Islands, are inspirational fare for all knitters, while Starmore's designs will be of special interest to the more experienced. Highly recommended.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
A book designed for only extremely experienced knitters.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Aran Knitting (Hardcover)
Alice Sizemore does a very nice job explaining the history of Aran knitting. She also gives good examples of what different patterns should look like. The sweater patterns presented in the book totally ignore the average knitter who needs more guidance and better explained directions. Overall, I found the book to be rather disappointing. I love knitting Aran pattern sweaters, but I still need thorough well explained directions.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Resource,
This review is from: Aran Knitting (Hardcover)
Excellent! Lots of good patterns. This is for an experienced knitter. I have thirty years of experience as a knitter, and one of the patterns is stretching my limits.Lots of good photos and diagrams.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Aran Knitting (Hardcover)
A beautiful and comprehensive guide to Aran knitting, distinctly scholarly in tone. There aren't as many original Starmore designs in this book as I would have liked to see, but the ones she's included are truly stunning--"St. Brigid" in particular is a tour de force of Celtic knotwork, certain to captivate any knitter in search of a genuine challenge. The massive stitch library (which makes up the bulk of the text) is a powerful tool to help ambitious knitters learn to design original Arans themselves. It's an invaluable reference! Read it front to back, then back to front; practice the techniques Starmore provides; and you will never again lack inspiration for a project--it will be at your fingertips always. You will find history, philosophy, and a great deal of art between the covers of this book. It's a truly magnificent work which belongs on every serious knitter's shelf.
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