Easy Cable and Aran Knits: 26 Projects with a Modern Twist

by Martin Storey

Overview

This stunning collection features 26 luxurious projects with all the delight of classic textured cable patterns, plus renowned designer Martin Storey's trademark contemporary appeal. With a versatile range of garments–including scarves, hats, mittens, shrugs, sweaters, and more–Easy Cable & Aran Knits provides a unique opportunity to expand your repertoire of stitch patterns. Its step-by-step instructions, high-quality photos, and easy-to-follow charts are all you need to start crafting eye-catching textured knits in no time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570768972
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	10/22/2018
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Martin Storey has acquired an international reputation as a knitwear designer at the top of his game. After working for the prestigious knit design company Artwork in London for many years, Martin moved to become one of Rowan Yarns’ top designers. He is particularly known for his brilliant colorwork and wonderful textured knit designs. Trafalgar Square Books has published three books, Easy Fair Isle (2016), Afghan Knits (2017), and Easy Cable & Aran Knits (2018).

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Cable Knits 8

First Cable Projects 10

Tendril Cable Scarf 16 54

Chain Cable Slipover 18 44

Corkscrew Cable Shawl 20 42

Cable Edge Jacket 22 38

Woodland Cable Blanket 24 62

Garter Twist Cowl 26 46

Links Cable Cardigan 28 48

Seed Twist Mittens 30 52

Wave Cable Cardigan 32 56

Windowpane Pillow 34 60

Aran Knits 64

First Aran Projects 66

Long Aran Scarf 72 114

Deep Aran Cowl 74 110

Aran Hat for Him/Her 76 108

Long Aran Cardigan 78 98

Aran Wrap 80 120

Classic Aran Sweater 82 94

Aran Poncho Jacket 84 102

Square Aran Pillow 86 106

Aran Throw 88 116

Rectangular Aran Pillow 90 112

Useful Information 122

Using a Cable Needle 125

General Information, Yarn Information and Skills Ratings 126

Stockists 128

Interviews

“This book is a good one for knitters new to cabling, or anyone who appreciates good design with classic cables. The designs have just enough creativity to make them interesting.” ―Kangath Knits blog

Editorial Reviews

“A cohesive knitting pattern collection created by a designer with a distinctive point of view. … a delightful book with loads of personality, and a fantastic pattern book filled with charming, on-trend designs that many knitters are likely to find appealing.” —KnittingandCrochet.net, Easy Fair Isle Knitting

“Rowan's resident classicist marries traditional texturing with modern fibers and more contemporary silhouettes, to sleeker yet still cozy effect.... Storey's garments deliver depth and beauty.... If ever a set of garments could inspire a knitter to hop the pond, this is it.” —Yarn Market News, Aran Knits

“Aran knitting is perpetually popular, and Storey's collection has broad appeal thanks to the wide variety of designs.” —Library Journal, Aran Knits

"If you like Fair Isle knitting, but sometimes find the small patterns more than you want to do, this is a great book for your knitting shelf. The motifs are larger with more space around them, some recall traditional motifs, but most have a more modern look. The colors, too, aren't the traditional colors you might think of for Fair Isle knitting and they aren't blended tonally. But the designs sing! This is definitely a different style of Fair Isle. Martin Storey's excellent and whimsical design sense makes these patterns, cowls, scarves, a vest, hats, pillows into something exciting and fun. Hearts, owls, plaids , spots, boats, rabbits, sheep(!) and houses cavort on the knitwear. A lot of the motifs could easily be switched between projects with very little juggling. All of the book samples are knit in Rowan Felted Tweed (sigh) adding another layer to the traditional/not so traditional look of this book. There is not one fussy thing about this book, just color and fun. This is the perfect colorwork to do while knitting with friends. You can even have a cocktail and not lose your way." —www.knitty.com, Easy Fair Isle Knitting

"Internationally renowned knitwear designer Martin Storey has done it again, this time focusing his talents on traditional, richly textured cabled designs that have been given a bit of an update. —Knit Simple

From the Publisher

"If you like Fair Isle knitting, but sometimes find the small patterns more than you want to do, this is a great book for your knitting shelf. The motifs are larger with more space around them, some recall traditional motifs, but most have a more modern look. The colors, too, aren't the traditional colors you might think of for Fair Isle knitting and they aren't blended tonally. But the designs sing! This is definitely a different style of Fair Isle. Martin Storey's excellent and whimsical design sense makes these patterns, cowls, scarves, a vest, hats, pillows into something exciting and fun. Hearts, owls, plaids , spots, boats, rabbits, sheep(!) and houses cavort on the knitwear. A lot of the motifs could easily be switched between projects with very little juggling. All of the book samples are knit in Rowan Felted Tweed (sigh) adding another layer to the traditional/not so traditional look of this book. There is not one fussy thing about this book, just color and fun. This is the perfect colorwork to do while knitting with friends. You can even have a cocktail and not lose your way." —www.knitty.com

Easy Fair Isle Knitting

Aran knitting is perpetually popular, and Storey's collection has broad appeal thanks to the wide variety of designs.” —:Library Journal

Aran Knits