Traditional Aran Knitting

Learn how to turn creamy untreated wool into sturdy, stylish, cosy Aran specialities - pullovers, cardigans, hats, mitts, shawls and jackets.

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Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 distinctive patterns, with 117 illustrations, include traditional sweaters, cardigans, jackets, coats, and more.

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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