Aran Knitting: New And Expanded Edition (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This is an other of those "have two copies" books: one for using (the recently republished paperback version) and one that sits on the shelf to look thru.Not only are the patterns beautiful, this is a handy little reference book. The book is divided into three parts. The first is all about the history of aran knitting (and debunking some myths), the second section is the beautiful patterns and the the third is a stitch dictionary with guidelines to design your own.The pattens are very tradtional, and therefore timeless. The cables can run from beginner friendly (my first aran sweater was Na Craga) to the complex (I will knit St. Brigid!!).Every cable lover NEEDS this book (and now that it's been republished, it won't cost ya $300). If you were under the illusion and set on believing that Aran style knitting, as we know it today, has existed for centuries, this book may turn your world upside down. If you just want to know how it might have come about and aren't married to any particular theory, you'll likely love this book. I love it, especially, as usual, the patterns, which even if I never knit them, I'll turn to for inspiration again and again. Ms. Starmore never fails to disappoint me.
What do You think about Aran Knitting: New And Expanded Edition (2010)?
Gorgeous patterns and detailed history, but her voice is a little . . . prickly.
—luna
Great patterns, wonderful instructions. Want to make them all!
—caitlin
I don't have this book, but I sure do want it!!
—vikki
