Illustration of alice starmore in a pink sweater on jacket, with title in white lettering. Alice starmore is a scottish artist, designer and author whose textile books are in use throughout the world. Jacket is clean and intact except for two minor edgetears. Knitting help knitting videos cast on knitting knitting basics knitting stiches knitting for beginners loom knitting circular knitting patterns knitting needles cast on without a slip knot. Alice starmores charts for color knitting alice starmore. Oct 01, 2010 aran knitting by alice starmore, dover publications. Alice starmores definitive explanation of an irish aran sweater and its development is surprising and fascinating. Originally the jumpers were knitted using unscoured wool that retained its natural oils which made the garments waterresistant and meant they. Also included are nine of her original classic aran knitting designs, and six of her unique celtic knotwork designs. If you would like to get rid of that tiny little knot at the very beginning of your work, then this is a great alternative knitting technique to learn. 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. Celtic aran afghan cable knit afghan aran afghan pdf.
Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy aran knitting by alice starmore from waterstones today. Knit with 6 or more colors, its perfect for stash or scrap yarn. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. Aran knitting, 1997, interweave press, usa aran knitting. Revised, expanded edition of expert guide encompasses a history of aran knitting. The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version. Buy a cheap copy of aran knitting book by alice starmore. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of 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.
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. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. Part of its founding philosophy was a line written by robert burns. They create a thick, dense fabric to protect you from the cold, and make your neck feel warm and cosy. 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. 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. Alice starmore has 18 books on goodreads with 5051 ratings. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition by alice starmore. From alice starmores aran knitting book a sweater, but would also make a nice. Free knitting pattern for aztec socks colorful socks knit in worsted weight yarn 3 sizes s, m, l.
She was born on the hebridean island of lewis into a family of gaelicspeaking crofterfishermen. Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. Download alice starmore aran knitting using file share search engine. A large part of my work is in the commercial field, producing designs in knitting and needlework for the enjoyment of knitters and stitchers throughout the world. These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a basis for highly original creativity. 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. Jun 18, 2019 aran knitting alice starmore pdf the definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmore s highly sought after the author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is. St brigid by alice starmore this pattern completely takes my breath away. Books by alice starmore author of alice starmores book of.
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A lifelong resident of the island that inspired the style, starmore examines the historical background of aran knitting, including recently discovered material on island history and folklore. Download alice starmore aran knitting files from generalsearch. From alice starmores aran knitting book a sweater, but would also make a nice blanket. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. The trouble is, most of her books, of course, are out of print. Also included are nine of her original classic aran knitting designs. Dec 22, 2019 aran knitting alice starmore pdf posted on december 22, 2019 the definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after the author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally. Designed by abbyeknits st brigid sweater or blanket. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. Aran knit sampler afghan in lion brand fishermens wool 80801ad. Shop all the craft materials you need to start your next project. She has established an international reputation as.
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