Nov 01, 2017 she has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. A personal statement by alice starmore it is not the business of women to govern kingdoms but of men. The second part teaches the common stitches of aran knitting. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. Thus it is a wonderful and fascinating blend of a history book and a knitting book, rolled into one. 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. Walker, the complete book of knitting by barbara abbey, to. It includes 14 original alice starmore designs, and celtic knotwork. Between 1981 to 2018 i have written or cowritten eighteen titles, which have been published and distributed by a variety of publishers in the uk and the usa, most recently dover publications inc, new york. While starmore deals with fair isle style knitting only, the techniques are useful for all kinds of knitting design.
These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a basis for highly original creativity. In this unique book, alice starmore leads us into the realm of glamourie and like the witches of gaelic folklore casts spells with needles and a single thread. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Packed with color and design, this significant book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. Alice starmores aran knitting apr 18, kerry rated it it was amazing shelves. 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. Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting and her classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional technique. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran trad. Glamourie blends original stories, fantastical costumes, and beautiful garments and accessories to knit. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Looking at my finished swatch i found myself questioning its place within the aran tradition which led me to starmore and her book. Aran knitting by alice starmore, 9780486478425, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of alice starmore books online. Mar 31, 2017 this volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. This 1998, 2009 edition, of alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting has a soft cover. Discount prices on books by alice starmore, including titles like alice starmores glamourie calla editions. 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 aran technique. 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 acknowledged expert. Aran knitting alice starmore hb instruction pattern book 77814 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings aran knitting alice starmore hb instruction pattern book 77814. Alice starmore books list of books by alice starmore. Taking her daughter jades supernatural stories as inspiration, she uses the art of hand knitting to bewitch and bedazzle, and illustrates the tales with elaborate costumes and accessories that portray fanciful and extraordinary ideas.
Alices latest book is a collaboration with her daughter jade starmore, who is a professional photographer and also an exceptional textile designer. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Alice starmore project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition, this highly sought after book returns to print after a. In the last few days i have been rereading alice starmores book, aran knitting dover new edition version, 2010. Sep 24, 2010 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. The author presents her research clearly and convincingly and without. See more ideas about knitting, fair isle knitting and knitting patterns. Alice starmore aran knitting book for adults and children. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. Tudor roses alice starmore 9780486817187 netgalley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version. Starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Alice starmore aran knitting book printed 2010 paperback 8 12 x 11 new condition 215 pages 15 designs dover publications, inc. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting and knit crochet. 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. St brigid hand knitwear design by alice starmore from the book aran knitting.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Aran knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. It was published by interweave press and has a total of 176 pages in the book. I enjoyed reading about the historical background history, mythology and aran knitting. Alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Aran knitting 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. The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmore s highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version.
Aran knitting by alice starmore nokomis bookstore new. Starting out with the renown alice starmore and aran knitting is a great way to introduce the reader to historical knitting. This book is the longawaited new edition of starmores 1997 book of the same name, originally published by interweave press. This volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. I flipped through this book while browsing in a bookstore and was immediately drawn in. Aran knitting by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its not a pattern book, exactly, but a history and reference book on aran knitting that also happens to include some patterns which are lovely, by the way, though definitely not beginner knits. The title of this book is aran knitting and it was written by alice starmore. Buy aran knitting by alice starmore from waterstones today. The writing and production of books has been a major part of my work as a textile designer. Discount prices on books by alice starmore, including titles like alice starmore s glamourie calla editions. Walker, the complete book of knitting by barbara abbey, to name a few. Alice starmore s glamourie by starmore, alice hcover.
Stepbystep instructions, photos and drawings lead readers through 60 charted patterns that progress from the basic concepts of using a cable needle to the myriad variations of aran technique. She opens with a dissertation of sorts on the aran, debunking some myths as she goes. Alice starmores glamourie by starmore, alice hcover. In addition to the history of fair isle knitting, starmore explains the use of oxo patterns mixed with peerie or bands of small patterns that are mixed with the larger patterns and provide a pleasing rhythm. Alice, who lives in the outer hebrides in scotland and has written extensively on the subject is the perfect person to author this feature. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles, and her classic book of fair isle knitting is the work that introduced americans to the popular traditional. 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. The planned book was a major, multifaceted undertaking a complete stepbystep howto workshop on knitting cables, including a dramatic new step. Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. If you own one book on colorwork, this might just be the best choice.
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