 Item #B01445 (Book) -- $105.00out of print collectable-very few left- on 02-17-09 amazon.com had a used copy for $116.87 The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting Edited by Debra Mountford Richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs are two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. This comprehensive source book provides knitters with both the inspiration and the know-how to create items to be worn and treasured for years. Discover the origins of these unique knitting traditions, how islanders' livelihoods resulted in designs that are now well recognized the world over. This guide features a wide range of Aran cables, bobbles, and twists, among others, as well as Fair Isle patterns -- almost 400 stitches. Each stitch entry includes a color illustration of the finished stitch, step-by-step instructions, and a stitch chart. Instructions are straightforward; both beginners and more experienced knitters will find them easy to follow. Although these stitches can be combined in countless ways in a variety of patterns, this book includes patterns for timeless classics. The Aran knit patterns include a woman's cabled sweater, his and her cabled sweaters, as well as hats and mittens for women and children. And a woman's sweater, a man's sweater, and hat and gloves are among the Fair Isle patterns. 175 pages soft back. Be sure to take a look at the other Harmony Guides: |
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