Download or read book Traditional island knitting written by Pam Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Aran Island Knitting written by Pam Dawson and published by Search PressLtd. This book was released on 1991 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aran islands have long been famous for their unique hand-knitted garments. This book gives details of the history of the islands and provides clear and concise patterns in classic designs for men and women (taken from Traditional Island Knitting).
Download or read book Traditional Island Knitting written by Pam Dawson and published by Search PressLtd. This book was released on 1988 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Island Knitting written by Pam Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic collection of designs for men a nd women features colourful Fair Isles, hardwearing Arans an d Guernseys, delicate Shetlands together with garments from Iceland and the Falklands. Island folklore and customs are e xplored. '
Download or read book Faroe Island Knits written by Svanhild Strom and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Faroes have a deeply rooted knitting culture and are perhaps at the top of the world when it comes to the number of knitting clubs. It is the authors desire with this book to awaken an interest in Faroese knitting motifs, to increase appreciation of wool as a natural material, and to spread our cultural heritage. Most of all, to keep the Nordic knitting patterns alive to honor all the work of previous generations.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting written by Sheila McGregor and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1988 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history and sourcebook of Fair Isle techniques and patterns for the experienced knitter. The author explains the circular method and includes chapters on how to design garments, on knitting techniques and on the use of colour. Over 70 pages of patterns are featured.
Download or read book 200 Fair Isle Motifs written by Mary Jane Mucklestone and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Traditional Knitting written by Rae Compton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitters of all skill levels will find this volume an excellent source of inspiration as well as a guide that ranges from familiar Shetland and Fair Isle patterns to charming, lesser-known styles of Norway, Greece, Turkey, and other countries. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and charts, it also provides instructions for 13 traditional garments.
Download or read book Icelandic Knitting written by Helene Magnusson and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.
Download or read book Fair Isle Style written by Mary Jane Mucklestone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-09 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today. Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapesâ€"from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake. Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for today's knitters. A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.
Download or read book Knitting Ganseys written by Beth Brown-Reinsel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more! This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of modern gansey-inspired patterns. Full-color, step-by-step photography walks you through a variety of traditional gansey techniques and construction methods, plus contemporary sources for traditional gansey yarns are shared, making this as vital to your knitting library as the original.
Download or read book Icelandic Handknits written by Helene Magnusson and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents patterns for twenty-five knitting projects inspired by traditional artifacts from the Textile Museum in Blèonduâos, Iceland, including ideas for such items as mittens, socks, sweaters, wristwarmers, and shoe inserts.
Download or read book Alice Starmore s Book of Fair Isle Knitting written by Alice Starmore and published by Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.
Download or read book Traditional Knitting Patterns written by James Norbury and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of knitting patterns complete with easy-to-follow directions and examples of finished work. Long section on fishermen's sweaters. One of the most comprehensive books available.
Download or read book Irish Aran written by Vawn Corrigan and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish Aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, even though the connection to our rocky outcroppings in the Atlantic Ocean may be long forgotten. Aran grew up in the harsh environment of the Aran Islands where everyday wear consisted of home-spun fabrics and knits. Today Aran survives as part of a rich craft heritage and as high and slow fashion on the catwalks of the world. Vawn Corrigan explores the history, mythology and growth of this iconic design in this beautiful and informative hardback book.
Download or read book Knitting from Fair Isle written by Mati Ventrillon and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'There are a few new [Fair Isle or Shetland lace] knitting books ... but this is the first one to come out this season and has set the bar high.' - Shiny New Books Mati Ventrillon's inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ago. Her designs, which have featured on the Chanel catwalk, are inspired by tradition but use her own modern interpretation of colour and pattern arrangement. The book includes fisherman jumpers with high, crew and slash necks, a poncho, neck warmer, cowl and long scarf, fingerless gloves and hand and wrist warmers, as well as the traditional fisherman's hats known as keps. The patterns demonstrate how to experiment with colour and play with backgrounds. They are accompanied by expert tips on yarns and finishing. Inspirational photography provides a window into life on this most remote of Scottish islands. www.mativentrillon.co.uk Instagram: @fairisle_knitwear
Download or read book Knitting Ganseys Revised and Updated written by Beth Brown-Reinsel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more! This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of modern gansey-inspired patterns. Full-color, step-by-step photography walks you through a variety of traditional gansey techniques and construction methods, plus contemporary sources for traditional gansey yarns are shared, making this as vital to your knitting library as the original.
