Alice starmore project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Book of fair isle knitting is an essential reference book for a knitter who is interested in stranded colorwork. The windfall press is a scottish family business, small in stature but massive in inspiration, consisting of me, my husband graham and our daughter jade. Jade starmore, alice s daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore viewing as a guest user. Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting, the classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional technique, and the recent paperback edition of tudor roses. Alice starmore knitting celtic collection 25 patterns aran. I took a class from her and was immediately enchanted. These books revealed how techniques are not set in stone and can be used as a basis for highly original creativity. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns ravelry. The title of this book is alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting and it was written by alice starmore. Aran and fair isle knitting book the fast free shipping. This 1998, 2009 edition, of alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting has a soft cover. Sep 24, 2010 an acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis.
Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, 1988, taunton press, usa new edition 2009, dover publications, usa also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting starmore, alice isbn. This one gives a lot of information on fair isle knitting. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex technique of knitting pullovers and other items using a palette of five colours, on which she is an acknowledged expert. Comments about alice starmores book of fair isle knitting. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Our patterns and books contain alice s innovative and original knitwear designs. Alice starmore author of alice starmores book of fair. The style was a sophisticated, painterly blending of pattern and background colors. The outer hebrides of scotland are the inspiration for our unique luxury pure wool yarns, perfect for hand knitting, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, felting and embroidery.
Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting starmore. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. Mar 31, 2017 this volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. Starmore later expanded her textile studies, traveling in scandinavia in the late 1970s on a winston churchill fellowship. This book was originally published in 1988, went out of print, and was recently republished, so that alice starmores knitting expertise can be available to knitters again. These patterns sometimes violate the simple rule of changing color within 5 stitches that is traditional in 2 color knitting see. Luxury yarns, and designs for hand knitting by alice starmore and jade starmore fair isle. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, perhaps her bestknown work, perfectly characterises her original approach alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Mar 20, 2014 alice starmores book of fair isle knitting.
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It not only explores the arts history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If you have only one book of fair isle patterns, this is the one to have. This volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Part of its founding philosophy was a line written by robert burns. In these last thirty years over twohundred thousand copies of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting have made their way into the hands of knitters worldwide and the technique of strandedcolour knitting in the round with knitted steeks known and practised only by certain scottish islanders until i taught my first classes in dallas. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting rereleased by popular demand scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, and elizabeth zimmerman, knitting workshop dvd.
Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting and her classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional technique. Jade starmore, alices daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. Starmore s richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore, 9780486472188, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Alice starmore author of alice starmores book of fair isle. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, and elizabeth zimmerman, knitting workshop dvd. Alice starmore looks to historical female figures of the tudor dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional fair isle and aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world.
Broadly recognized as one of the worlds authorities on fair isle and other folk knitting traditions, starmore founded windfall press in 1991. It helps you whatever you intend to do create your own design or follow a patern. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The planned book was a major, multifaceted undertaking a complete stepbystep howto workshop on knitting cables, including a dramatic new step. My work in this sphere is mostly thematic, drawn from eclectic subjects with strong story lines, so i am essentially a narrator using design and words. See more ideas about knitting, hand knitting and fair isle knitting. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting 1988 by alice starmore viewing as a guest user. Alice starmore scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcoloir knitting. Her elaborate, subversive patterns look perfectly traditional until you look closely and see the unusual way she uses familiar patterns. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting purl soho. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer. Oct 01, 1988 alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter.
Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore viewing as a guest user. Starmore explores in detail the history of the techniques, the evolution of traditional patterns, and the range and combinations of colors that work successfully for fair isle garments. It stresses sound technical information and creative innovation, with photographs, charts and drawings used to clarify the authors techniques. Any book by alice starmore is worthy of deep, long study. In that case, you end up stranding the second color in the back of your knitting for long stretches at a time. Alice starmore is famous for her expertise in the regional tradition of fair isle knitting. See all details for alice starmores book of fair isle knitting fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. This practical book looks at the fair isle technique. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover publications. Nov 01, 2017 starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Out of print for many years this reissued classic is a must have for serious fair isle knitters. I will definitely add this book to my permanent collection since i borrowed this copy from the library. Virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland.
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Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, 1988, taunton press, usa new edition 2009, dover publications, usa also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. Our patterns and books contain alices innovative and original knitwear designs. This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting book, 2009. Alice starmores book of fairisle knitting ysolda ltd. It was published by taunton press and has a total of 200 pages in the book. This 1998, 2009 edition, of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting has a soft cover. Sep 18, 2019 by the 1980s, when alice starmores landmark book of fair isle knitting affiliate link was published taunton, 1988, shetland wool was available in hundreds of colors. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace starmore, alice isbn. Nov 20, 2016 she was a knitting genius who contributed so much to the world of hand knitting. This richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style.
Starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace 8600296920. I first met her in the 1980s at a tkga convention in milwaukee, wisconsin. The title of this book is alice starmores book of fair isle knitting and it was written by alice starmore. The writing is engaging and witty, and i loved reading about the history of shetland and fair islethe place, not just the technique. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting fair isle. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting virtual yarns. An extensive guide to both the history and practise of traditional fair isle knitting thats. The raven costume by alice starmore from the book glamourie.
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