Traditional Aran Knitting

Download or read book Traditional Aran Knitting written by Shelagh Hollingworth and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known and prized around the world in the form of the "Irish fisherman's sweater," Aran knitting originated generations ago in the chilly, windswept islands of Galway Bay. The seafaring Aran Islanders developed a distinctive method of crafting heavy wool into snug garments resistant to the stormiest weather. These clothes also happen to be extremely stylish, with 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