Packed with color and design, this significant book presents a complete Alice Starmore workshop in Aran Knitting.Step-by-step instructions, photos and drawings lead readers through 60 charted patterns that progress from the basic concepts of using a cable needle to the myriad variations of Aran technique.It includes 14 original Alice Starmore designs, and celtic knotwork.
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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.
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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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Format: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.
By MB Texas
Format: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.
By A Customer
Format: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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In a class by itself
I've been knitting since I was 8 years old and I've never seen anything like this. It's almost 3 books in one - an overview of the mythology and reality of Aran knitwear, plus a... Read more
Published on Jun 29 2001
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WOW - SO MANY GREAT SWEATERS
If you have to get one book on aran knitting this is the one. The first time I picked up this book I felt like a complete idiot for all the times I ever bought a pricey knitting... Read more
Published on Feb 5 2001
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The essential Aran knitting book
Includes a library of aran cables with instruction on how to make them as well as patterns that take my breath away. Read more
Published on May 9 2000 by Heather Mayes
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Starmore strikes again
Alice Starmore is fantastic. No other knitting author has such beatiful styles and complete and concise instructions. Read more
Published on Dec 31 1999
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Good patterns, good ideas
So far, I've found that I enjoy Starmore's work in general (I also have the Celtic Collection), though I'm only working on my second Starmore project. Read more
Published on April 8 1999
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Every sweater in this book is a knockout.
Alice Starmore is truly the most brilliant knitting designer of the century. I've knitted three patterns from this book and they all came out perfectly, thanks to Alice's... Read more
Published on Dec 30 1998
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Learn to knit inticate patterns intuitevely.
Entire book is well organized. Photos of garments and swatches are beautiful. Samples are easy to decipher. Read more
Published on Oct 28 1998
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Beautiful patterns, photographs and informative text
I absolutely loved this book. The text was interesting and informative, and the patterns easy to read (thanks to the generous chart sizes). Read more
Published on July 1 1998
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My Favorite Knitting Book
Alice Starmore's Aran Knitting provides everything I want in a knitting book and more! Aside from beautiful patterns and clear directions (no worries about finding out that the... Read more
Published on May 31 1998
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CHOOSE IT TO SIT BESIDE KNITTING IN AMERICA
This beautifully designed knitting book is a treasure to sit along side Knitting in America by Melanie D. Falick. The photography alone makes it a top choice for book lovers. Read more
Published on Mar 31 1998
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