Dec 28, 2018 lace knitting resources including free patterns free lace knitting patterns on the web on the following pages you will find links to all the free lace and lacy eamon shultis sweet home said. This one gives a lot of information on fair isle knitting. Divbestselling author alice starmore combines style, practicality, and the mystery of the celtic spirit in this gorgeous collection of. The result is tudor roses, a book where every pattern has a backstory. I think that it is useful for experimented knitters not for beginers. We have our own range of unique luxury pure wool yarns, a wealth of hand knitting pattern kits, and knitting books that have become famous standard texts with accompanying yarn packs. Mar 31, 2017 this volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. 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. Book of fair isle knitting is an essential reference book for a knitter who is interested in stranded colorwork. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell.
From the famous knitting book by alice starmore, the tudor roses. Introduction where the author talks about where she grew up, story behind the stories and patterns. I enjoyed reading about the historical background history, mythology and aran knitting. Alice starmore is one of our greatest handknit designers, with more than three decades of work that is unlike any other. 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. Scottish knitter alice starmore, known for her expertise in fair isle and celtic knitting, found inspiration by scanning through the pages of englands treacherous royal history. Jul 26, 2018 in the last few days i have been rereading alice starmores book, aran knitting dover new edition version, 2010. Browse below to see all patterncard kits, or use the buttons to filter by garment type. A designer from the region, alice starmore explores the history and techniques of the art and provides instructions for over 15 of her own knitwear designs. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting purl soho.
Plus complete instructions and easytoread charted patterns for 14 of her original designs for sweaters, cardigans, vests, tammies, gloves and mittens. Scotlands fair isle has long been known for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting. Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting, the classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional technique, and the recent paperback edition of tudor roses. From knitting patterns for babies and children, to beautiful pattern designs for women and men, there is plenty to. Luxury yarns, and designs for hand knitting by alice starmore and jade starmore eala bhan from alice starmore s aran knitting new, dover, softcover edition this might be my next sweater project. 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 technique.
Oct 01, 2009 buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace green ed. The book has been available through used outlets and ebay, at premium prices, but now this fabulous book has been reprinted by dover press and is once again available at reasonable prices. It helps you whatever you intend to do create your own design or follow a patern. Aug 27, 2010 the author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Alice starmores glamourie by alice starmore book starts out with a table of contents. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. 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. Of course we talked about alices knittingher mother, who was a dressmaker and knitter, taught her to knit by the age of three. Each design is based on a historic woman from the medieval era.
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. Aran knitting by alice starmore, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alice starmore and thoughts about aran knitting mainly. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting needle arts. Love what glamourie is and how she weaves her stories and dreams into her knitting. The celtic collection 25 original knitwear designs by alice starmore. Get the look color patterns alice sweaters clothes. The plaited collar band echos celtic torcs and bracelets. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and. 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. This book was originally published in 1988, went out of print, and was recently republished, so that alice starmores knitting expertise can be available to knitters again. Looking at my finished swatch i found myself questioning its place within the aran tradition which led me to starmore and her book. Back in 1988 alice starmore wrote alice starmores book of fair isle knitting and it was considered one of the premier books on the subject. Aran knitting is one of the more techniqueoriented alice starmore books, yet still has many of her famous textured designs.
See more ideas about knitting, knit crochet and knitting patterns. So, the setting was amazing, the conversation was amazing, and a planned onehour interview morphed into threeplus hours. I fell in love with the first alice starmore sweater i saw and have been a fan of hers since. 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. Pattern, colour, texture and words these are the elements i have worked with for over forty years as a professional textile designer, artist, author and lecturer. Yarn color combinations norwegian knitting fair isle knitting kids knitting fair isles sweater layering cozy fashion loch lomond knit cardigan. I designed these knotwork panels for maximum dramatic effect. Aran knitting also offers 14 original designs by the author, with complete instructions and charts. Alice starmore knitting celtic collection 25 patterns aran. 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. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting fair isle.
A friend of mine recently flipped me a link to a book called sweater quest. It is intricate and subtle and extravagant and wild. Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. Knitting books, the celtic collection by alice starmore knitting patterns 25 designs for how to knit sweaters cardigans jackets adult child the celtic collection. Jade starmore, alice s daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. While many of the yarns used by alice starmore in her very popular pattern books have been discontinued, knitters can still make use of their pattern books and knit many of these designs by substituting jamiesons heather aran and spindrift 2ply for the scottish heather and scottish campion yarns originally specified in these patterns.
Starmore explains the traditional fair isle techniques of circular knitting and presents detailed tutorials on incorporating classic motifs, exploring color schemes, and creating unique patterns and designs. A lifelong resident of the island that inspired the style, starmore examines the historical background of aran knitting, including recently discovered material on island history and folklore. Lace knitting resources including free patterns free lace knitting patterns on the web on the following pages you will find links to all the free lace. Crochet books feature projects to make snowflakes, home accessories, lacework, teddy bears, victorian designs, and more. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting thriftbooks. I dont knit and would love to receive this by a wonderfully skilled knitter. Aran knitting alice starmore the epitome of fine knitting. Part of its founding philosophy was a line written by robert burns. A large part of my work is in the commercial field, producing designs in knitting and needlework for the enjoyment of knitters and stitchers throughout the world. Knitting books include essential works by mary walker phillips, fair isle knitting guides, and bestsellers by alice starmore.
This pattern was published by alice starmore in her book aran knitting in the book was reprinted by dover in i am in awe. This volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Glamourie is a scots word meaning a charmed condition in which everything is invested with magical properties and possibilities. This eagerlyawaited paperback edition of alice starmores beautifully photographed, definitive work on the history and techniques of aran knitting includes all of the text, charts, and patterns of the original 1997 hardcover book, and nearly all of the original photos a few swatch photos have been replaced by new garment photos.
Virtual yarns has a yarn pack now with yarn only available here. In sweater quest, writer and knitter adrienne martini recounts her experience in knitting alice starmores design mary tudor. 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. Jade starmore, alices daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. New and expanded edition dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and fair isle knitting. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design. Raven costume textile art by alice starmore from the book glamourie. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. Easy lace knit patterns crochet, carving, patterns. The motifs alice incorporates into her fair isle designs make her patterns instantly recognizable and are mostly nontraditional, coming from the sinuous and organic forms she sees all around her. This richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. Aran knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace.
First of all, i didnt spend a day with alice starmorebut jeane hutchins, the editor of piecework magazine, did. Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. This is one sweater, if i knit it, would not change one detail. The windfall press is a scottish family business, small in stature but massive in inspiration, consisting of me, my husband graham and our daughter jade. Fan projects using alice starmores knitting patterns. Sep 24, 2010 starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Tudor roses was out of print at the time of this post but has since been updated and rereleased.
Luxury yarns, and designs for hand knitting by alice starmore and jade starmore eala bhan from alice starmores aran knitting new, dover, softcover edition this might be my next sweater project. Aran knitting, expanded edition starmore, alice on. I was especially interested in this because i knit this very design almost two years ago its the sweater linda and i did for our first knitalong. New and expanded edition is a great knitting resource for aran and celtic designs to incorporate into your own knitting patterns. The mount everest of knitting patterns the knitting needle. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. 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 to the design. Alice starmores glamourie by alice starmore, hardcover. This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. Peigi design for virtual yarns, based on one of alices swatches in her book of fair isle knitting. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My work in this sphere is mostly thematic, drawn from eclectic subjects with strong story lines, so i am essentially a narrator using design and words. Alice starmore is famous for her expertise in the regional tradition of fair isle knitting.
Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting. Style, practicality, and the rugged and timeless patterns based on celtic motifs combine to make this book of knitwear designs a unique and original collection. Aran knitting, 1997, interweave press, usa aran knitting. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The starmore name is the gold standard of knitting design a guarantee of. We have our own range of unique luxury pure wool yarns, a wealth of hand knitting pattern kits. Mar 26, 20 a friend of mine recently flipped me a link to a book called sweater quest. Alice starmore fair isle knitting technique 14 patterns. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. While starmore deals with fair isle style knitting only, the techniques are useful for all kinds of knitting design. It not only explores the arts history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity.
Color has a fundamental effect on pattern, and she likes to play with it. Needlework is one of dovers strongest categories, filled with hundreds of lowpriced titles for both beginners and experts. She shares fourteen of her own original designs, including patterns for cardigans, vests, fishermens sweaters, hats, gloves, and mittens. My year of knitting dangerously, by adrienne martini, the story of martinis yearlong effort to knit the mary tudor design from alice starmores tudor roses, a book of fair isle patterns published in 1998. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an. Needlework books patterns knitting crochet embroidery. First i do a drawing, and that can often suggest colors and patterns to me.
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