The Harmony Guides are a series of highly practical, illustrated guides to hand knitting and crochet, explaining basic techniques from start to finish. Richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs are two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. This comprehensive sourcebook provides knitters with both the inspiration and the know-how to create items to be worn and treasured for years. Featured are a wide range of Aran cables, bobbles, and twists, as well as Fair Isle patterns—nearly 400 stitches in all. Each stitch entry includes a color illustration of the finished stitch, a stitch chart, and step-by-step instructions that both experienced knitters and beginners can follow easily. Although these stitches can be combined in countless ways, the guide also includes patterns for timeless classics, including a his-or-her Aran pullover and Fair Isle gloves and beret.
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"An exemplary sourcebook for knitters seeking either guidance or inspiration, offering, as a fillip, a great deal of visual pleasure." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
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Richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs are two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. This comprehensive sourcebook provides knitters with both the inspiration and the know-how to create items to be worn and treasured for years. Featured are a wide range of Aran cables, bobbles, and twists, as well as Fair Isle patterns--nearly 400 stitches in all. Each stitch entry includes a color illustration of the finished stitch, a stitch chart, and step-by-step instructions that both experienced knitters and beginners can follow easily. Although these stitches can be combined in countless ways, the guide also includes patterns for timeless classics, including a his-or-her Aran pullover and Fair Isle gloves and beret.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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A Wonderful Addition To Your Knitting Collections,
By "embossed" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting: Patterns, Techniques, and Stitches (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)
As a knitter for eight years, I found this book a valuable resource for designing afghans and baby clothing for my family. After I purchased this book, I began to buy several copies of this book for my family members. There are detail instructions with excellent pictures to help a knitter create wonderful cable and fair isle designs. For those knitters who desire to expand their knitting collection, this book is one of the best resources to help enhance your knitting projects.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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An absolute must for beginner aran knitters!,
By Ray (Boston,Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting: Patterns, Techniques and Stitches (Paperback)
Even the most intimidating and complex designs are simply explained in diagrams that any novice can follow. One can easily use this guide to create patterns for Aran/Fair Isle sweaters, hats, blankets,etc., even if one has never attempted these before! What a find! Arans sweaters made easy!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting,
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This review is from: The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting: Patterns, Techniques and Stitches (Paperback)
I must admit, I am a Aran knitting fanatic. I love cables, bobbles, and chart work. I'm not particularly fond of Fair Isle knitting. This book is a good basic starting point if you want to create a knitted item with cables and color changing fair isle. If you don't own the Barbara G. Walker knitting books, start with this one. It is an excellent alternative to someone starting out with patterns ranging from very easy to more intricate and complicated. Definitely worth considering for your knitting library.
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The Harmony Guide to Aran and Far Isle Knitting is a comprehensive guide on the two most popular traditional knitting styles. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Make Bobble, Diamond Panel, Materials Double Knitting, Shape Thumb Gusset, Sports Weight, Contrast Colour, Back Purl, Back Using, Front Work, Left Hand Using, Neckband Using, Shape Neck Next, Sleeves Using New!
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The Harmony Guide to Aran and Far Isle Knitting is a comprehensive guide on the two most popular traditional knitting styles. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Make Bobble, Diamond Panel, Materials Double Knitting, Shape Thumb Gusset, Sports Weight, Contrast Colour, Back Purl, Back Using, Front Work, Left Hand Using, Neckband Using, Shape Neck Next, Sleeves Using New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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