Synopses & Reviews
Celebrate the Irish countryside and create one-of-a-kind knitted projectsThe 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.
Synopsis
This new collection is exactly what today's knitter is looking for: just challenging enough to be fun to knit, thoughtfully designed for a beautiful finished project, and accompanied by inspiring design and photography. The patterns showcase traditional Aran patterns - with which the knitting community has long been fascinated - to create the more fitted and flattering shapes that modern day knitters prefer. The book will appeal on a number of different levels, as a pattern book that knitters (old and young) will want to knit from, as a showcase for the remaining Irish yarn mills (using interviews and photos) and as a celebration of the Irish countryside.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Kilcarra Woollen MillsWoman's Honeycomb cardiganWoman's honeycomb beretWoman's long tunic length, short-sleeved cardiganTriangular cabled wrapMen's aran hoodieGirl's cable yoked cardigan
Cushendale Woollen MillsMen's twisted stitch sweaterTwisted stitch beanie hatCable and lace square blanket/shawlWoman's tweed yoke sweaterBoy's Aran sweaterFelted tweed handbag.
Kerry Woollen MillsWoman's zipped cable rib jacketWoman's raglan cabled sweaterGirl's cabled heart shrugBoy's hooded Aran vest
New Directions in Irish YarnWoman's sideway knit Aran skirtWoman's cocoon stitch fingerless mittensWoman's cocoon stitch hat
AppendicesSpecific Techniques used in book (with diagrams)Abbreviations for patternsResources (Online knitting resources, knitting reference books, historic knitting and textile books)Buying guides (Both in Ireland (mills directly and shops) and the US, online and bricks & mortar)
Synopsis
Knitters are looking for innovative patterns, and for opportunities to enhance their skills and broaden their range of knitterly knowledge. Contemporary Irish Knits was created with these desires in mind. An informative yet fun read, Contemporary Irish Knits features beautiful photography, an elegant design and 20 enjoyable-to-knit one-of-a-kind patterns.
Blending the best of the old and the new, Contemporary Irish Knits features designs using traditional stitch and cable patterns - with which the knitting community has long been fascinated - implemented in new ways to create the more fitted and flattering shapes that modern day knitters prefer.
Between the covers readers will find: A wide range of designs, including women's, children's, and men's wardrobe pieces as well as accessories like bags, blankets, and shawls.Innovative construction methods, to enhance the knitting experience and to make for a more intuitively put together knitted item.On-location photography in Ireland, combining simple and natural styling with rural and rugged landscapes to capture the feeling of the native mills and provide a wild and mysterious background for the modeled garments.Profiles of Irish mills and hand dyers, reviews of Irish yarns and information on sourcing Irish textiles.
Contemporary Irish Knits is a pattern book that knitters old and young will want to knit from, a showcase for the remaining Irish yarn mills and emerging generation of hand dyers, and a celebration of the Irish countryside and Ireland's living knitting tradition.
Synopsis
Celebrate the rich tradition of Irish knitting and create up-to-the-minute pieces with timeless styleContemporary Irish Knits gives you 20 exciting patterns for making one-of-a-kind Aran-inspired knits, including unique projects for women's, children's, and men's pieces as well as accessories like blankets, shawls, hats, and fingerless mittens. Plus, you'll get easy-to-follow construction guidance so that you can enhance your knitting experience and more intuitively create and customize your pieces.
Complemented by essays on inspiring Irish yarn mills and photography of the Irish countryside, this book features designs created using traditional techniques and stitch patterns implemented in new ways to make truly original pieces.
Knit your way through the Emerald Isle with patterns including:
Women's Cable Rib Jacket
Men's Twisted Stitch Sweater
Boy's Hooded Vest
Felted Tweed Handbag
Cable-and-Lace Square Blanket
Women's Honeycomb Beret
Girl's Cabled Yoke Cardigan
And more
No matter what your knitting experience, Contemporary Irish Knits gives you the skills, projects, and know-how to create truly gorgeous knitted pieces that celebrate Aran style with a modern, contemporary twist.
Synopsis
20 projects that celebrate Ireland's rich knitting traditionInside, you'll find 20 projects that make use of the unmistakable texture of cabled Aran stitches, implemented in new ways to create more fitted, flattering, and up-to-the-minute shapes. Working with different construction methods and stitch patterns, you'll knit show-stopping pieces that are functional yet durable. Ranging from a sweet honeycomb beret to a cabled tunic cardigan, these projects invite you to lose yourself in the timeless enjoyment of Aran knitting.
Inspired by the author's own Irish heritage and showcasing the remaining yarn mills and hand dyers in Ireland, this book represents the best of the old and the new—a collection of Irish knitting projects as you've never seen them before.
Synopsis
Celebrate the Irish countryside and create one-of-a-kind knitted projectsThe 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.
About the Author
Carol Feller is a widely published independent knitwear designer. Her work can be seen in the books Knitting 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction viii
The Aran Islands viii
The Origins of Aran Knitting 1
Getting the Most Out of This Book 2
Ease 4
Types of Shoulder Shaping 5
KerryWoollenMills 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
CushendaleWoollenMills 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