"Known and prized around the world in the form of the """"Irish fisherman's sweater,"""" Aran knitting originated generations ago in the chilly, windswept islands of Galway Bay. The seafaring Aran Islanders developed a distinctive method of crafting heavy wool into snug garments resistant to the stormiest weather. These clothes also happen to be extremely stylish, with distinctive, highly textured patterns of cables and ropes.
Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as for experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 patterns, illustrated by 117 close-up photographs, include:.
Traditional fisherman's sweater.
Family sweater, with round, polo, or V-neck.
Cardigans.
Jackets and coats.
Hat, mittens, and scarf set.
Cushion covers"
By:
Shelagh Hollingworth
Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9780486448077
ISBN 10: 048644807X
Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 February 2006
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Foreword Introduction 1. About the Aran Islands 2. Development of Aran knitting 3. Equipment and working methods 4. Designing an Aran sweater 5. Aran pattern stitch samples 6. The knitting patterns 1-3. Traditional fishing shirt 4. Family sweater. Round neck 5. Family sweater. V-neck 6. Family sweater. Polo neck 7. V-neck, raglan-shaped cardigans 8. Cable-patterned waistcoats 9. Easy knit jackets 10. Man's zip-fronted jacket 11-13. Child's Aran patterned coat, hat and mitts set 14. Child's sweater with crossover shawl collar 15. Lady's full length Aran patterned coat 16. Lady's evening waistcoat 17. Lady's tabard 18-20. Lady's hat, mitts and scarf set 21. Square cushion cover 22. Oblong cushion cover 23. Bolster-shaped cushion cover Conversion chart for knitting needles and crochet hooks Bibliography Suppliers Index
