Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #947437 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 175 pages

Review
"An exemplary sourcebook for knitters seeking either guidance or inspiration, offering, as a fillip, a great deal of visual pleasure." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

From the Publisher
Richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs are two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. This comprehensive sourcebook provides knitters with both the inspiration and the know-how to create items to be worn and treasured for years. Featured are a wide range of Aran cables, bobbles, and twists, as well as Fair Isle patterns--nearly 400 stitches in all. Each stitch entry includes a color illustration of the finished stitch, a stitch chart, and step-by-step instructions that both experienced knitters and beginners can follow easily. Although these stitches can be combined in countless ways, the guide also includes patterns for timeless classics, including a his-or-her Aran pullover and Fair Isle gloves and beret.

From the Inside Flap
A fully illustrated, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow guide to creating richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs--two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. The book includes a general introduction that explains everything from tools and equipment to different types of yarns, from casting on to finishing touches.Full-color photographs.

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Addition To Your Knitting Collections
As a knitter for eight years, I found this book a valuable resource for designing afghans and baby clothing for my family. After I purchased this book, I began to buy several copies of this book for my family members. There are detail instructions with excellent pictures to help a knitter create wonderful cable and fair isle designs. For those knitters who desire to expand their knitting collection, this book is one of the best resources to help enhance your knitting projects.

An absolute must for beginner aran knitters!
Even the most intimidating and complex designs are simply explained in diagrams that any novice can follow. One can easily use this guide to create patterns for Aran/Fair Isle sweaters, hats, blankets,etc., even if one has never attempted these before! What a find! Arans sweaters made easy!

The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting
I must admit, I am a Aran knitting fanatic. I love cables, bobbles, and chart work. I'm not particularly fond of Fair Isle knitting. This book is a good basic starting point if you want to create a knitted item with cables and color changing fair isle. If you don't own the Barbara G. Walker knitting books, start with this one. It is an excellent alternative to someone starting out with patterns ranging from very easy to more intricate and complicated. Definitely worth considering for your knitting library.