220 Aran Stitches
I bought this book before I bought the new Harmony Guides, and I have to tell you, I like this one better. I'm not one for unusual designs, and this is a very traditional stitch dictionary that I use all the time when creating cabled pieces of art. Definately a must-have for any knitting library.
Disappointing buy
Purchased this book thinking it would be equal to or better than the Vogue Cable volume. What a disappointment. While the directions and pictures are clear, the stitches given lack energy and inspiration. The samples are all worked in the traditional Aran creamy color and that does not allow the work to really shine in photos. This volume is also a bit larger than expected so it will not tuck neatly into my knitting bag. I would only recommend this book for those just beginning to build their knitting library and that recommendation is based solely on price.
Everything you need for aran knits.
I looked at a lot of Aran sweater patterns, but I just couldn't find the perfect one. I bought this book after I checked it out from my local libary, because it's an essential for any knitting bookshelf. It has every stitch you could want, plus many combinations of stitches. It helps you put together your own unique combinations by organizing the stitch pattterns by the number of rows for each repeat. For each stitch you get a clear color photo, row-by-row directions, and chart directions. It also has comparison photos of common cables and bobbles by size, and how to read the charts and abbreviations.
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