| Traditional Aran Knitting Contributor(s): Hollingworth, Shelagh (Author) |
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ISBN: 048644807X ISBN-13: 9780486448077 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Known and prized around the world in the form of the "Irish fisherman's sweater," Aran knitting features 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 "Traditional Aran Knitting "also explains the history of the craft and the meaning behind the coded "messages" woven into the unique Aran patterns. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting |
| Dewey: 746.432 |
| LCCN: 2005053702 |
| Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.1" W x 10.82" (0.87 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Prized around the world in the form of the "Irish fisherman's sweater," Aran knitting features distinctive, highly textured patterns of cables and ropes. Suitable for novices as well as for experienced knitters, this guide offers more than 20 patterns, illustrated by 117 close-up photographs: traditional fisherman's sweater; family sweater, cardigans, and more. |