- Paperback: 175 pages
- Publisher: Crown Pub; 1 edition (April 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0517884054
- ISBN-13: 978-0517884058
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,345,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A fully illustrated, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow guide to creating richly textured Aran knits and colorful Fair Isle designs--two of the most popular traditional knitting styles. The book includes a general introduction that explains everything from tools and equipment to different types of yarns, from casting on to finishing touches.Full-color photographs.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book gives you lots of ideas if you want to design your own garment. Very easy to follow and understand. This book would be good for someone who is doing a design course.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In both sections there are guidelines at the beginning of each chapter to help you create your own garments. The instructions and pictures are very clear.
In the Aran section there are plenty of stitches to choose from. There are a few patterns, jumper, hat, gloves.
In the Fair Isle section there are plenty of motifs, border and peerie patterns to choose from in the traditional style. Again there are a few patterns beret, gloves and vest.
I have collected all the Harmony guides and they are a very good asset to any knitter's library. It is very hard to decide which stitches to use as there are so many to choose from. Happy knitting.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
A Wonderful Addition To Your Knitting Collections
9 Feb 2001
Format: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
An absolute must for beginner aran knitters!
26 Nov 1999
Format: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
The Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting
11 Oct 2006
Format: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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