Aran Knitting for Beginners

Aran Knitting by

Grandma on the Mountain

Easy to follow lesson books, patterns and free patterns.

*** Just a word to those of you who have visited my web page in the past and have noted that I am not offering any yarn. I am sad to say I lost my supplier. They are no longer going to carry the new Zealand wool yarn that I posted on this site. The price to replace this fine yarn is just too expensive. When I first started this little cottage industry business I was really pleased to offer a nice quality wool yarn that most knitters could afford. Since then the price of yarn doubled and the postage to ship it went sky high. Now they are not going to carry it at all. I feel really sad about this as my kits and yarn was a big part of my business, and I apologize to anyone who planned to order a kit or yarn in the near future.

I am still going to continue to carry my great little how to books and hope to add a baby sweater in time for next Saint Paddies day If anyone is interested in a baby sweater and tam please email me and let me know.

All my Books and Patterns are especially designed for ease of knitting and are the perfect first Aran project. If you can knit and purl you can make these great sweaters, with my Aran Knitting for Beginners books. Also great for experienced knitters too.

Aran knitting has been a tradition in Ireland for a very long time. Long before we knew anything about thermal dynamics the women there were knitting theses knobby pattern stitches into the sweaters they made for their families. We now know that trapped air spaces make for a warm garment and with reasonable care these beautiful sweaters can last a lifetime.

These Irish sweaters are sometimes called Fisherman Knit because in the small villages along the coast these particular patterns evolved.

My Aran sweaters come in two forms:

1. My Books are for those of you who would like to learn the art of Aran knitting. I can teach you the basics in five easy to read lessons. It’s like taking a knitting class at home. If you have tried knitting Aran in the past and have become frustrated with the pattern directions and the even more difficult counting. They are almost impossible to keep track of. I can teach you to make these sweaters with very little counting. In fact when you see how easy it is you can even create your own Aran designs.

2. Pattern Sheets are for the more experienced knitter. These come in a clear plastic protective cover.

Included in the books are lessons for each pattern panel which feature purl stitch, Irish Moss, double cables and Honeycomb stitch, these are explained in detail so you will be familiar with it's construction and design, combined they give that rich knobby texture Aran is famous for. Many illustrations to show you finished work. A beautiful Aran pattern so you can put your new skills to work making a garment you will be proud to show off. There is also a lesson in diagramming so you can adapt these pattern panels to any style garment you wish, or make up some new ones of your very own. The lesson section is the same in all of my books.

My Learn to Knit Book is for those who are starting at the beginning. If you never learned to knit and need a Grandma to teach you - this is the book for you. It contains lessons on casting on, knit and purl stitches. Making a correct gage, and using double pointed needles. It also contains a lovely basic mitten, scarf and hat pattern to put your new skills to work.

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