Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. Alice starmore has a number of nice stitch patterns in the book that are also listed in numerous other knitting stitch books the big book of knitting, the harmony guide to knitting stitches vol. Buy a cheap copy of alice starmores book of fair isle. Back in 1988 alice starmore wrote alice starmores book of fair isle knitting and it was considered one of the premier books on the subject. I myself am thrilled at the prospects of being able to make my own st. The longawaited reprint of this text is finally here. Buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace green ed. Find great deals on ebay for alice starmore and alice starmore yarn.
Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Stepbystep instructions, photos, and drawings lead readers through 60 charted patterns that progress from the basic concept of using a cable needle to the myriad variations of. Na craga design from aran knitting by alice starmore in hebridean 3 ply pure british wool. Starmore shares complete instructions and easytoread charted patterns for 14 of her own designs for cardigans, vests, ganseys, tammies, gloves and mittens. So, the setting was amazing, the conversation was amazing, and a planned onehour interview morphed into threeplus hours. I fell in love with the first alice starmore sweater i saw and have been a fan of hers since. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. Detail of the na craga knitwear design from aran knitting by alice. Starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Aran knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. A list of the most popular yarns from virtual yarns and links to workable alternatives. Aran knitting, 1997, interweave press, usa aran knitting. The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version.
We have a more unusual video tutorial up on the website. I have portrayed it in knitting, using my hebridean 3 ply yarn patterns based on double cables. Hand knitted pattern with lapel hybrid collar by glamourie by alice starmore. Part of its founding philosophy was a line written by robert burns. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. The windfall press is a scottish family business, small in stature but massive in inspiration, consisting of me, my husband graham and our daughter jade. The book features over 200 pages and more than 250 stepbystep photographs, drawings and charts, as well as detailed workshops in colour, pattern, design and technique, a 17page library of charted fair isle patterns as well as instructions for more than. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting needs no introduction. She was born on the hebridean island of lewis into a family of gaelicspeaking crofterfishermen. Pdf alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting download.
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Of course we talked about alices knittingher mother, who was a dressmaker and knitter, taught her to knit by the age of three. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. Aran knitting alice starmore pdf the definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmore s highly sought after the author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is. Walker, the complete book of knitting by barbara abbey, to. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an. Aran knitting by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a basis for highly original creativity. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition, this highly sought after book returns to print after a decades absence in a revised and expanded version. Sweater quest is the story of knitting alice starmores mary tudor sweater pattern within one year. I enjoyed reading about the historical background history, mythology and aran knitting. Na craga is the aran name for the limestone rockscape that i walked over to reach the black fort.
The outer hebrides of scotland are the inspiration for our unique luxury pure wool yarns, perfect for hand knitting, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, felting and embroidery. Originally released in 1997 and then allowed to go out of print, this is one of alice starmore s pattern collections that is highly coveted. Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting and her classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional. Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. Virtual yarns hebridean 3ply suggested substitutes. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
This pattern was published by alice starmore in her book aran knitting in the book was reprinted by dover in i am in awe. Of course, this is an alice starmore book, and it says right in the title that these are charts for knitting, and so there are guidelines for that. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of or cant afford virtual yarns hebridean 3ply, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Alice starmore is a scottish artist, designer and author whose textile books are in use throughout the world. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. She has established an international reputation as. Unfollow alice starmore kits to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I will definitely add this book to my permanent collection since i borrowed this copy from the library. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. The book has been available through used outlets and ebay, at premium prices, but now this fabulous book has been reprinted by dover press and is once again available at reasonable prices. Here, in over 200 pages and with more than 250 stepbystep photographs, drawings and charts, alice starmore provides a complete workshop in the art of fair isle knitting. I just finished reading sweater quest by adrienne martini and today im happy to be able to ask her a few questions. In using a knitting belt, alice talks a little about the history of this useful piece of equipment which she was taught to use by her herring girl aunties, demonstrates how to use it while walking and goes into detail on the construction, suggesting how you can make your own.
In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design. Brigid shawl from alice staremores aran knitting this guy turned alice starmores st. There are chapters on how to design a sweater using charted patterns, though, the sweaters themselves are the simplest, dropshouldered kind of shapes. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting jamieson and. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex technique of knitting pullovers and other items using a palette of five colours, on which she is an. The writing is engaging and witty, and i loved reading about the history of shetland and fair islethe place, not just the technique. Alice starmore looks to historical female figures of the tudor dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional fair isle and aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the arts history, patterns, and techniques. Through garment design, starmore and her daughter jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the tudor dynasty. New and expanded edition is a great knitting resource for aran and celtic designs to incorporate into your own knitting patterns. Buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore from waterstones today. New and expanded edition dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace starmore, alice on.
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