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She began knitting as a child, studying the folk knitting traditions of her native scotland. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. Scotlands fair isle has long been known for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting. Aran knitting patterns cable knitting easy knitting cable knit sweaters knitting designs cable knit blankets st brigid knit or crochet sheila.
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. 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. Mar 31, 2017 this volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Find books like alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting from the worlds largest community of readers. Her artistry with wool is reknown amongst knitters and admirers of all kinds of textile art and craft. Original designs inspired by the artistry of the celts by alice starmore 20120807.
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This is a beautiful collaboration between alice starmore and her daughter jade with stories, costumes and patterns. Without fear and without securing the edges with crochet or sewing, she simply cut the knitting. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Standing at the edge of a crowd at an event, i gazed in awe as she demonstrated steeking on a large wrap in shades of blue. Books similar to alice starmores book of fair isle knitting.
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The writing is engaging and witty, and i loved reading about the history of shetland and fair islethe place, not just the technique. Alice starmores glamourie by alice starmore, hardcover. This book was originally published in 1988, went out of print, and was recently republished, so that alice starmore s knitting. This was an alien technique to me then, terrifying. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting purl soho. 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. Alice starmore is famous for her expertise in the regional tradition of fair isle knitting. Starmores richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. Buy a cheap copy of alice starmore s book of fair isle.
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Packed with color and design, this significant new book presents a complete alice starmore workshop in aran knitting. This is a beautiful collaboration between alice starmore and her. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. 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. Also has an interesting section on the history of aran knitting and info on designing ones own aran sweater. My first steeking experience was knitting the wave cardigan from her book of fair isl knitting. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmore s 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. These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace.
I took a class from her and was immediately enchanted. Alice starmore is a scottish artist, designer and author whose textile books are in use throughout the world. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and. 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. Glamourie is a stunning book, and like no knitting book i have ever seen. Book of fair isle knitting collection bedford public. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and fair isle knitting. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns. Glamourie is a scots word meaning a charmed condition in which everything is invested with magical properties and possibilities.
Its more a coffee table book than a knitting book, to be ooed and aahed over, though there are patterns in it. In this unique book, alice starmore leads us into the realm of glamourie and like the witches of gaelic folklore casts spells with. Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. Members alice starmore s book of fair isle 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. She was born on the hebridean island of lewis into a family of gaelicspeaking crofterfishermen. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting needle arts. Oct 01, 2009 buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace green ed. 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. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace 9780486472188 by starmore, alice and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jan 01, 1997 like all of alice starmores books, this one has gorgeous pictures of gorgeous designs. Alice starmore has a number of nice stitch patterns in the book that are also listed in numerous other knitting stitch books the big book of knitting, the harmony guide to knitting stitches vol. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland.
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