Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore

Aran Knitting

The book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore, published by Dover Publications, is available in paperback format. You can find it available in a variety of bookshops worldwide.

You can find yarn packs for the designs in Aran Knitting here. You will require a copy of the book for the pattern instructions.

The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the Irish Aran tradition, this highly sought after book returns to print after a decade’s absence in a revised and expanded version. Alice Starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. In this guide she presents a fascinating history of Aran Knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop on technique, pattern and design. Also included are nine of her original classic Aran designs, and six of her unique Celtic knotwork designs.

St Brigid design from Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 3 Ply pure British wool hand knitting yarn
St Brigid design from Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 3 Ply pure British wool hand knitting yarn
Maidenhair Wrap hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Na Craga hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Na Craga hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Eala Bhan hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Eala Bhan hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Eala Bhan hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
St Ciaran Wrap hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore
Boudicca's Braid design from Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply pure British wool hand knitting yarn
Boudicca's Braid design from Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply pure British wool hand knitting yarn
Maidenhair Wrap hand knitwear design from the book Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore