Arans & Celtics

by Rick Mondragon

Series:The Best of Knitter's Magazine

Description

After over 18 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, 'Knitter's Magazine' has compiled the best Aran and Celtic projects to meet the demands of their readers. The sweaters, jackets, and vests included in this book are designed by a group of the best-known designers in the knitting field. Knitters are introduced to cable techniques with clearly illustrated patterns for knitting updated versions of traditional Aran and Celtic designs. Women's, men's, children's, and unisex show more sizing and styles are included. These fabulous pieces are made in a variety of fibres, including soft wools, cotton blends, shiny ribbons, and luxury threads. show less

Recommendations

Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter by Elsebeth Lavold

Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter

Elsebeth Lavold

Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations by Alice Starmore

Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations

Alice Starmore

The Celtic collection : twenty-five knitwear designs for men and women by Alice Starmore

The Celtic collection : twenty-five knitwear designs for men and women

Alice Starmore

Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear by Nancy Bush

Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear

Nancy Bush

Folk Vests by Cheryl Oberle

Folk Vests

Cheryl Oberle

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans by Gladys Thompson

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans

Gladys Thompson

Knitting Ganseys by Beth Brown Reinsel

Knitting Ganseys

Beth Brown Reinsel

A Gathering of Lace by Meg Swansen

A Gathering of Lace

Meg Swansen

Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore

Aran Knitting

Alice Starmore

Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting by Melissa Leapman

Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting

Melissa Leapman

Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns From Knitter's Magazine Sock Contest by Elaine Rowley

Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns From Knitter's Magazine Sock Contest

Elaine Rowley

Meg Swansen's Knitting: 30 Designs for Hand Knitting by Meg Swansen

Meg Swansen's Knitting: 30 Designs for Hand Knitting

Meg Swansen

The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting by Shelagh Hollingworth

The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting

Shelagh Hollingworth

Aran Sweater Design by Janet Szabo

Aran Sweater Design

Janet Szabo

Knitting The New Classics: 60 Exquisite Sweaters From The Studios Of Classic Elite by Kristin Nicholas

Knitting The New Classics: 60 Exquisite Sweaters From The Studios Of Classic Elite

Kristin Nicholas

Folk Bags by Vicki Square

Folk Bags

Vicki Square

Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle

Folk Shawls

Cheryl Oberle

Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories by Fiona Ellis

Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories

Fiona Ellis

A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Barbara G. Walker

Folk Hats by Vicki Square

Folk Hats

Vicki Square

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Barbara G. Walker

Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters

Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Knitting Around

Elizabeth Zimmermann

Shawls and Scarves by Nancy J. Thomas

Shawls and Scarves

Nancy J. Thomas

The Children's Collection by A. Starmore

The Children's Collection

A. Starmore

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes

Elizabeth Zimmermann

Knitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter by Nancy Bush

Knitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter

Nancy Bush

Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified by Ann Bourgeois

Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified

Ann Bourgeois

Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore

Tudor Roses

Alice Starmore

Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns by Nancy Bush

Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns

Nancy Bush

The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns by Ann Feitelson

The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns

Ann Feitelson

Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch

Sensational Knitted Socks

Charlene Schurch

Mostly Mittens: Traditional Knitting Patterns from Russia's Komi People by Charlene Schurch

Mostly Mittens: Traditional Knitting Patterns from Russia's Komi People

Charlene Schurch

Folk Knitting in Estonia : A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique by Nancy Bush

Folk Knitting in Estonia : A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique

Nancy Bush

Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore

Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting

Alice Starmore

The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book: Contemporary and Classic Patterns by Margaret Klein Wilson

The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book: Contemporary and Classic Patterns

Margaret Klein Wilson

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns

Ann Budd

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

Elizabeth Zimmermann

Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby

Victorian Lace Today

Jane Sowerby

Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Barbara G. Walker

Knitting in America by Melanie Falick

Knitting in America

Melanie Falick

Simple Socks: Plain and Fancy by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Simple Socks: Plain and Fancy

Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Lucy Neatby's Cool Socks Warm Feet by Lucy Neatby

Lucy Neatby's Cool Socks Warm Feet

Lucy Neatby

The Great American Aran Afghan by Knitters Magazine

The Great American Aran Afghan

Knitters Magazine

More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch

More Sensational Knitted Socks

Charlene Schurch

Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker

Knitting from the Top

Barbara G. Walker

The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville

The Knit Stitch

Sally Melville

The Purl Stitch by Sally Melville

The Purl Stitch

Sally Melville

A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Barbara G. Walker

Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children and Adults by Debbie Bliss

Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children and Adults

Debbie Bliss

Complete Recommendations

Member Reviews

Featured Recent Thumbs

All Ratings
8
½2
16
12
2
2
No Rating

6 reviews

CTAmember 17 reviews

This is a beautiful book and the patterns are wonderful and attractive.

It is way too advanced for my skill level. But I‘m inspired! Cynthia M Snohomish CTA

May 9, 2025

TheLibraryhag 900 reviews

This is a wonderful collection of patterns. I have checked it out of the library so many times. Then one of my friends had a copy and gave it to me. I was ecstatic. Definitely one to check out if you love cables and texture in your knitting.

Mar 30, 2010

AnaNg 3 reviews

Interesting, but mostly classy, aran designs collected from what used to be a great knitting magazine.

Apr 16, 2006

MarlaF 34 reviews

Would recommend any of the knitters books/magazines

Sep 29, 2007

MadisonKnittersGuild 234 reviews

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/arans--celtics-the-best-of-knitters-mag...

Ratings

Colette_Miranda 525 reviews

Dlea56Lavender 2 reviews

knitterscarlet 1 review

Mom_Lavender 2 reviews

QuantumKittie 2 reviews

Members

Recently Added By: Lauraraab, VikingLibrary, kimetra, filsrb, LauraBethRaab, misswhimsy, Erutara, COMOWSG, UndeniablyLoopy

All Members

Published Reviews

In the Author's Words....
"Rediscover our cabled past!
The Best of Knitter's: Arans & Celtics includes reader's favorites from eight issues of Knitter's Magazine.
Although no longer available in their original form, these classics are once again yours for the knitting."

Preview a few designs

www.needleartsbookshop.com

added by kirstenlund

All Reviews