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  • Irish Aran

    History Tradition Fashion

    by Vawn Corrigan ...
    Series series O'Brien Irish Heritage
    The Irishdon't just write poetry, they knit it.Irish Aran explores the history, the stories, the patterns, the fashions and the unique legacy of Ireland's most famous knitwear.From the wild Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland to the catwalks of Paris and Milan and the distant shores of America and Japan, Aran mirrors so much of what it is to be Irish. ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Irish Tweed

    History, Tradition, Fashion

    by Vawn Corrigan ...
    Series series O'Brien Irish Heritage
    'To be human is to be involved with cloth.'Irish Tweed explores the history, the traditions, the patterns,the fashions and the legacy of Ireland's distinctive, natural woven fabric.Arising from ancient woven traditions of brat (cloak), léine (tunic), linen and poplin, tweed has evolved and reinvented itself many times to weave its beautiful lasting way into our future fashions and psyche. ... Read more

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    Over the course of a year, Esther Rutter - who grew up on a sheep farm in Suffolk, and learned to spin, weave and knit as a child - travels the length of the British Isles, to tell the story of wool's long history here.She unearths fascinating histories of communities whose lives were shaped by wool, from the mill workers of the Border countries, to the English market towns built on profits of the ... Read more

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  • The Loving Stitch

    A History of Knitting and Spinning in New Zealand

    The Loving Stitch is an engaging history of a subject never before explored but familiar to many New Zealanders. Heather Nicholson's knowledge of knitting and spinning is formidable but she also knows how to tell a good story and has a keen sense of humor. The Loving Stitch presents a chronological account of antipodean knitting, which is also a history of the domestic lives of women, of their ... Read more

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  • Spinning and Weaving

    Series series Heritage Crafts & Skills
    A look at the extensive history of the folkcraft, its presence in the modern world, and resources to help beginners enter the world of textile artistry.This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores how spinning and weaving have continued to be important ... Read more

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  • Sweater Quest

    My Year of Knitting Dangerously

    A fascinating and witty memoir chronicling the author's mission to knit the holy grail of all sweaters."I knit so I don’t kill people" —bumper sticker spotted at Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool FestivalFor Adrienne Martini, and countless others, knitting is the linchpin of sanity. As a working mother of two, Martini wanted a challenge that would make her feel in charge. So she decided to make the Holy ... Read more

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  • How England Made the English

    From Why We Drive on the Left to Why We Don't Talk to Our Neighbours

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    PACKED WITH ASTONISHING FACTS AND WONDERFUL STORIES ON WHAT MAKES THE ENGLISH TICKQ. Why are English train seats so narrow?A. It's all the Romans' fault. The first Victorian trains were built to the same width as horse-drawn wagons; and they were designed to fit the ruts left in the roads by Roman chariots.This intriguing and witty book explains how our national characteristics - our sense of ... Read more

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  • A Beginner's Guide to Tunisian Crochet

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  • Leadership

    Plain and Simple

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  • A Passion for Knitting

    Step-by-Step Illustrated Techniques, Easy Contemporary Patterns, and Essential Resources for Becoming Part of the World of Knitting

    The World of Knitting Right at Your FingertipsMore than a how-to book, A Passion for Knitting goes beyond teaching the craft and introduces readers to the culture of knitting. In Part I, you'll find fully illustrated instructions for learning stitches and mastering technique, presented with unprecedented clarity. They're so simple that you really can learn without a teacher. With this book in hand ... Read more

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