Traditional Aran Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)

Known and prized around the world in the form of the "Irish fisherman's sweater," Aran knitting originated generations ago in the chilly, windswept islands of Galway Bay. The seafaring Aran Islanders developed a distinctive method of crafting heavy wool into snug garments resistant to the stormiest weather. These clothes also happen to be extremely stylish, with distinctive, highly textured patterns of cables and ropes.
Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as for experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 patterns, illustrated by 117 close-up photographs, include:
• Traditional fisherman's sweater
• Family sweater, with round, polo, or V-neck
• Cardigans
• Jackets and coats
• Hat, mittens, and scarf set
• Cushion covers

• Aran Knitting, Expanded Edition
• Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans: Fishermen's Sweaters from the British Isles
• The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting
• 220 Aran Stitches and Patterns: Volume 5 (The Harmony Guides)
• Contemporary Irish Knits
• Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting: Aran, Fair Isle and Fisher Ganseys, New & Expanded Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)
• Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters
• Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook: A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own
• Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
• Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated