220 Aran Stitches and Patterns: Volume 5 (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

by The Harmony Guides (Author) "The Isles of Aran lie off the west coast of Ireland in the mouth of Galway Bay..." (more)
Key Phrases: cable needle, knit sts, reverse stocking stitch, Make Bobble, Back Purl (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Originally published as "The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stiches" (Volumes 1-4) and the "Harmony Guide to Aran Knitting" (Volume 5), this series is notable for its clear color illustrations and photos of each stitch pattern included. In addition, Volumes 4 and 5 offer both written instructions and charts for stitch patterns.
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Product Description
An easy-to-follow, practical guide to this universally popular stitch, including diamonds, cables, twists, honeycombs, textures, panels, and backgrounds.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Anova Books (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855856336
• ISBN-13: 978-1855856332
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #462,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Designing your own Aran Isle made simple, July 25, 2000

By	Martha A. Baskin (Winter Park, Fl USA) - See all my reviews

This book provides a brief history of Aran knitting, an overview and how to explanation of aran knitting techniques, explanation of how to design an Aran Isle sweater, and written as well as chart instructions on 220 patterns. What I found most helpful was the grouping of patterns according to row repeats, from 2 row patterns to 48 row patterns. There were 14 1/2 page examples of Aran combinations with tables showing the row and stich number for each pattern used. These combination examples illustrate how the Aran designs of different length and with can be group to create unique designs.

This book is ideal for someone familiar with Aran Isle knitting who wants the freedom to design their own creations. A book most useful to intermediate to advance knitters, it covers the basics so well it would also be helpful to beginners with an interest in design.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 220 Aran Stitches and Patterns - Volume 5 (Harmony Guides), October 21, 2003

By	Gillian M Davis "phil_n_gill3" (Melton South, Victoria. Australia) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book for beginners and experts alike.

Easy clear directions and loads of patterns to choose from.

I am useing this book, at the moment, to create an original jumper/sweater using combination sets of cables and moss stitches.

One of the most useful pattern books I have ever read.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful stitch patterns, September 7, 2003

By	Barbara Young (New York State, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A wonderful book with wonderful stitch patterns. As an expert knitter, I found the beginning pages a good review and learned a few things as well. My only bone to pick: I don't like the way the charts for the return even numbered rows are coded to appear as the work looks from the front. When you actually have to pearl, the chart will indicate a knit stitch. Somewhat confusing at times, but if you know what you're doing, this can be overcome. The row by row written instructions don't do this, but that is no help to me, as I find chart instruction much easier to follow and don't even read the written instructions. All in all though, I would highly recommend this book