Irish Knitting: Patterns Inspired by Ireland.

Rohana Darlington.

ISBN 10: 0713633395 / ISBN 13: 9780713633399

Published by A & C Black, London, UK, 1991

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First Edition [1991], so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: light shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding remains square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. The DJ shows a bit of scuffing at the upper front panel, where a sticker has been removed; there is a small crack in the paper at the middle of the front hinge; the price has been covered with a not-unattractive distributor's sticker price at the lower inside front flap; else only mild rubbing. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing barely a hint of wear in a handsome, if imperfect, DJ: remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.1 x 8.9 x 0.75 inches). 144 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 15 ounces. Hobby Craft Series. Hardback with DJ.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Irish Knitting: Patterns Inspired by Ireland.
• Publisher: A & C Black, London, UK
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713633395
• ISBN 13: 9780713633399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition [1991], so stated.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sewing & Needlecrafts

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Synopsis

Rohana Darlington's unusual and fascinating story of her search for the origins of Aran knitting inspired this collection of designs. The obscure history of this complex craft, previously thought to be impossible to trace, became an irresistible challenge. The author investigated the general development of textiles in Ireland and eventually her painstaking enquiries led her to an important discovery about the history of Aran knitting.
This book contains twenty-four original hand-knitted designs which reflect Ireland's artistic and cultural heritage. The inspiration for the garments originates from a variety of rich sources, such as the Tara Brooch, the Book of Kells, lace making, an old school sampler and the Galway Races.
The designs include garments for men, women and children, and even a bedspread created from a nineteenth century pattern. They range from easy to knit to the more demanding and use a variety of yarns to suit every season or occasion. Each design has a short historical introduction, comprehensive knitting instructions, colour photographs of the garment, line illustrations, colour charts and the inspirational source behind each pattern.