Contemporary Irish Knits

By Carol Feller

Book Overview

Celebrate the Irish countryside and create one-of-a-kind knitted projects

The patterns found in Contemporary Irish Knits showcase traditional Aran knitting patterns to create the more fitted and flattering shapes that modern knitters prefer. You'll get 18 patterns for making one-of-a-kind Irish knits, encapsulating projects for women's, children, and men's wardrobe pieces, and accessories like bags, blankets, and shawls. Plus, you'll get easy-to-follow instructions and guidance on how to construct and enhance your knitting experience to make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.

This all-new collection is exactly what today's knitter is looking for, and complemented by inspiring design and photography. If you're a knitter looking for innovative patterns, enhancements to your skill sets, and a chance to broaden your range of knitterly knowledge, Contemporary Irish Knits is for you. It features: contemporary Irish designs created using traditional techniques and stitch patterns implemented in new ways; a broad range of projects; guidance on working with different construction methods; and much more.

Features an elegant design and 18 enjoyable-to-knit, one-of-a-kind patternsPatterns are just challenging enough to be fun to knitAll projects are thoughtfully designed for a beautiful finished project

Whether you're an intermediate or advanced knitter, Contemporary Irish Knits gives you the skills, projects, and know-how to create truly gorgeous knitted pieces that celebrate Ireland's living knitted tradition with a modern, contemporary twist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470889241
• ISBN13: 9780470889244
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have Book for Every Knitters Library!

This is the book that inspired me to knit. I saw the Killybegs Cardigan and decided, I want to learn to make that! It took a while to gain the skills to make that cardigan, but this book is a great introduction to one of the most creative and gifted knit designers and teachers, Carol Feller. All the patterns in this book are beautifully constructed to fit well, be fun to knit, plus learn a few new tricks and skills, with very limited seaming. Contemporary Irish Knits will also give you a wonderful look into the history of Aran Knitting, Irish wool and yarns, gorgeously photographed by Carol's by husband Joe. I have made two Killybegs cardigans, and several other patterns in this book. I have used the unique construction techniques Carol has created and shown in this book to improve other knitting projects. Since purchasing this book, I have taken all of Carol's online classes, available through Bluprint and I have purchased and knit over 2 dozen of her independent patterns through Ravelry. I am one of thousands of knitters who have become better, happier and confident in my skills due to this amazing and talented woman. If you knit or love someone who does, buy this book! You will use it and treasure it, as I do!