The patterns found in Contemporary Irish Knits showcase traditional Aran knitting patterns to create the more fitted and flattering shapes that modern knitters prefer. You’ll get 18 patterns for making one-of-a-kind Irish knits, encapsulating projects for women’s, children, and men’s wardrobe pieces, and accessories like bags, blankets, and shawls. Plus, you’ll get easy-to-follow instructions and guidance on how to construct and enhance your knitting experience to make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.
This all-new collection is exactly what today’s knitter is looking for, and complemented by inspiring design and photography. If you’re a knitter looking for innovative patterns, enhancements to your skill sets, and a chance to broaden your range of knitterly knowledge, Contemporary Irish Knits is for you. It features: contemporary Irish designs created using traditional techniques and stitch patterns implemented in new ways; a broad range of projects; guidance on working with different construction methods; and much more.
- Features an elegant design and 18 enjoyable-to-knit, one-of-a-kind patterns
- Patterns are just challenging enough to be fun to knit
- All projects are thoughtfully designed for a beautiful finished project
Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced knitter, Contemporary Irish Knits gives you the skills, projects, and know-how to create truly gorgeous knitted pieces that celebrate Ireland’s living knitted tradition with a modern, contemporary twist.
Table of Content
Introduction viiiThe Aran Islands viii
The Origins of Aran Knitting 1
Getting the Most Out of This Book 2
Ease 4
Types of Shoulder Shaping 5
Kerry Woollen Mills 8
Key Terms 10
Woolen Spun Yarn 11
Worsted Spun Yarn 12
Killorglin: Women’s Cable Rib Jacket 13
Tralee: Women’s Aran Skirt 22
Listowel: Girl’s Heart Shrug 28
Caherciveen: Boy’s Hooded Vest 34
Cushendale Woollen Mills 40
Cushendale’s Yarn Varieties 42
Knockmore: Men’s Twisted Stitch Sweater 44
Ballyragget: Twisted Stitch Hat 51
Dangan: Cable-and-Lace Square Blanket/Shawl 56
Belville: Women’s Tweed Yoke Sweater 61
Ballinagree: Boy’s Sweater 67
Kilmanagh: Felted Tweed Handbag 74
About the author
Carol Feller is a widely published independent knitwear designer. Her work can be seen in the booksKnitting in the Sun and
More Knitting in the Sun (both from Wiley), as well as in the print magazines
Interweave Knits and
Yarn Forward and the online knitting magazines
Twist Collective and
Knitty.
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