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Fishermen's Sweaters [Paperback]

Alice Starmore (Author)
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Publication Date: 4 Oct 2010
Born into a fishing community, the popular handknit designer Alice Starmore is uniquely qualified to present this knitwear collection.Inspired by seafaring themes from around the world. The 20 versatile sweaters featured in this book are all within the range of the average knitter and come with full instructions and charts. All the designs are beautifully photographed against a backdrop of romantic coastal locations and are sure to inspire in the reissue of this classic collection.

Note: The original book ends at page 125.Page 126 is blank though pages 127 and 128 have some updated information as its new edition.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Collins & Brown (4 Oct 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1843405970
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843405979
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.4 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 172,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Alice Starmore is a leading knitwear designer and author of books that include The Celtic Collection, Fishermen's Sweaters and Celtic Needlepoint also published by Collins and Brown.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and fail-safe patterns 11 Oct 2008
By Lesley Darcy
Format:Paperback
I bought this book many years ago and have knitted almost every adult pattern from it. The techniques are very clearly explained, even for the more advanced styles such as working in the round and using steeks. A lot of the yarns specified (from Rowan) are no longer available but it's not difficult to find newer Rowan yarns that will work well. The charts are easy to follow and there is an excellent section on different casting on techniques and the all-important blocking and finishing.

My own (very slight) gripe is that the photography could have been better - in some of the garments it is quite difficult to see the pattern as dark yarns were chosen. Also, it's important to remember that the sizes are exceptionally generous - the first jumper I knitted (size small - I am a dress size 12) was exactly to the required tension and it was so big it fitted a size 20 friend. If you like very fitted garments then this isn't for you for this reason. The styles of fisher gansies are usually square, there is no shaping in the body, and many have dropped shoulders which results in the generous sizing.

Most of the designs are one colour and patterned with beautiful cables - if you're an avid cabler then you will *love* this book, especially the design Inishmaan which is a tour-de-force and took me three months to knit but it has been much admired. There is also a beautiful Scandinavian three-colour pattern using the Fair Isle technique.

The introduction is a brief history of knitting fisher gansies and it is both informative and personal since Alice Starmore comes from a long line of traditional gansy knitters.

Overall...an excellent book and a must for all knitters - if you are not yet confident to attempt something with cables/in the round then go for it with this book! You won't be disappointed!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Stylish but photos could be clearer. 16 April 2011
By Andy the Gardener
Format:Paperback
I wear Guernseys all the time for work and was wondering about other patterns of fisherman's sweaters. I found the photos are stylish but often too dark to see the pattern clearly, or the model is wearing a scarf obscuring the neck detail. Also, most seem to be for women, with large necks, unlike the gansies I know, with quite tight necks to keep the wind and water out.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too much emphasis on the photography 21 Oct 2011
By Amanda Woodall
Format:Paperback
The patterns are ok but the focus seems to be on photography (scenery is beautiful) Unfortunately the detail of the pattern is completely lost. Should have more focus on the garment. Would not have bought this book if I had seen it first.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite cable sweater knitting books
I only cable knit using charts. This book only gives direction and instruction for charts. Its a lovely book. Read more
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Oh my word i love this book started the ishmore and it is beautiful, I love the literature re knitting and the patterns are well thought out
Published 1 month ago by Sheila Ferris
4.0 out of 5 stars I bought this book for the picture on the front and was not...
However, as some of the sweaters featured are knitted in dark wool the photography does not do them justice. It is difficult to see them clearly.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by it's cover - nowhere near as useful as it looks!
I bought this on the basis of having seen "Aran knitting" in a bookshop by the same author, and hoped it would be to the same standard (eg a lengthy description of the history of... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars okay but............
I loved the frontpage on this book, thats why I bought it, but I didn't realise the sweaters are mostly knitted in 1 piece to the armholes- I don't like doing it that way so will... Read more
Published on 23 May 2011 by r green
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful design, lazily worked out patterns
This would have been a brilliant pattern book if it weren't for two dirty great faults. The designs are lovely, but the patterns are done in the form of charts: great (and the... Read more
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