Great american aran afghan pattern book

Great american aran afghan march 2009 we held our classes for the first two squares of the great american aran afghan in march. Nov 06, 2014 a video tutorial teaching the 2 different bobble techniques found in ann mccauleys design shown in the gaaa book. Great american aran afghan archives theraineysisters. To join us, email your name, blog url if you have one and email address to suziehomemaker323 at yahoo dot com. Can be hard to find now, but you can usually get it on here. I am not saying it is impossible to do, it is just not very. The stitch abbreviations used in this pattern are not common to either american or european patterns.

Mar 09, 2016 this is more a reference book than a knitting pattern book. Its a gorgeous afghan and it definitely should become a family heirloom once its completed. All the information youll need to knit the great american aran afghan is included in this convenient booklet. In response, we received so many wonderful squares that it was extremely difficult to choose just 24, and even more difficult to choose just one grand prize winner. Basic techniques aran, jacquard, afghan, openwork, lace, shawl stiches special 0j21 quarterly 578. Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great. Great american aran afghan pdf the knitting universe.

Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great american. There are 2439 afghan pattern book for sale on etsy. From the knitters description of the great american aran afghan pamphlet. See more ideas about knitting, knitted afghans and american. Windows, stitchips are a great way to expand your craft library. Knitters magazine teamed up with plymouth encore in 1999 and sponsored a design contest for afghan squares with aran elements. The kal officially started on august 25th and ive announced 4 squares so far. Shes a great designer i came across a couple of years ago her books have timeless, classic patterns. Knitters were challenged to design a square using one color and some type of aran patterning. A blog for the knitalong of the great american aran afghan, originally published by knitters magazine.

Cascade yarns books, the great american aran afghan. Liveinternet 260 knitting pattern book by hitomi shida. Instructions for great american aran afghan as published by. Jan 1, 2017 from susan here is my finished great american aran afghan. It is wonderful as the all the patterns i have found in it. The timeless aran throw is a great blanket to display in your home because of the gorgeous knit detailing. The book says 1 ball per square for 20 squares but i thought there would likely be some left over from each square which there was for the 5 squares i knitted. This is more a reference book than a knitting pattern book. The great american aran afghan overview the great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. The great american aran afghan ginger smith tutorial youtube. The great american aran afghanjudy sumner square flickr. Bobbles and honeycombpatterned blocks coupled with strips of aran braid make this free knit afghan pattern a beautiful addition to any home. Feb 07, 2014 this video will help you get started knitting the block designed by ginger smith in the great american aran afghan book.

Feb 01, 2004 the great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. Pdf since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great american aran afghan has appealed to thousands of knitters. Great american aran afghan squares epic procrastination. A special knitters magazine, 1997 at the best online prices at ebay. This blanket makes a great housewarming gift, but youll love it so much youll want to keep it for yourself. I continue to receive questions about the project and where to obtain the pattern, so i. This pattern is a fun project for intermediate knitters who are looking for more challenging stitchwork. Youre welcome to join if you are making or thinking of making the afghan, any variation thereof, or some other knitted object from the stitch patterns. However, the designs can also be used for scarves, sweaters, or other projects. I continue to receive questions about the project and where to obtain the pattern, so i thought i would provide one more update here. Great american aran afghan 2003, paperback for sale online.

This blanket makes a great housewarming gift, but youll love it so much youll want to keep it. A crochet blanket is the perfect way to appreciate an aran pattern, which is enough on its own without you also having to finagle it into a complicated kind of sweater. The great american aran afghan by joni coniglio, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For this knitalong referred to as kal from here on out, we are using the booklet put together by knitters magazine called the great american aran afghan. Knit sampler afghan knitting, knit afghan patterns. I was in the city doing some moving related admin, probably going to sign up for medicare. The great american aran afghan paperback january 31, 2004 by joni coniglio editor 4. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great.

The great american aran afghan book by xrx books viewing as a guest user. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great american aran afghan discontinued pattern is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. I found that the quality of my knitting was much better using the wool yarn and i prefer wool to other fibers especially those. Front cover of the great american aran afghan book. The great american aran afghan pattern by knitters.

The great american aran afghan knitting instruction pattern book xrx knitters. The cables look terrible, directions say to sl 4 to cn, hold to front, k2, p2, k2p2from cn. Knitting contemporary afghansthrows patterns for sale. The great north american afghan featuring cascade 220 for errata. A video tutorial teaching the 2 different bobble techniques found in ann mccauleys design shown in the gaaa book.

I had lots of time on my hands because i had just moved to a new city. The great american aran afghan book patterns ravelry. The color is green heather, and some squares have some touches of white. They dont call it merino, but it sure feels like it. Great american aran afghan jay campbell the only male designer in the book i think. Mon tricot 1100 stitches patterns and knitting crochet. However it gives an insight into the make up of an afghan. Combine 20 squares of your choice for the throw and pair the additional four into accent pillows.

Feb 01, 2004 the great american aran afghan paperback feb. The great american aran afghan marg and rob caravanning. This year about 50 participants are taking these fun and educational classes. The squares i used in the great canadian british american afghan. The pattern specifies a yarn called plymouth encore. Completing our popular afghan series, the great american aran afghan features 24 winning squares by. Local customers can choose the store pickup option when placing their order online. The great american aran afghan afghan pattern crochet. The great american aran afghan ginger smith tutorial. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great american aran afghan discontinued pattern finished size 50 x 68. The great american aran afghan knitting instruction pattern book xrx knitters 4. Most come from the great american aran afghan book, but some come from the great american afghan book.

The great american aran afghan pattern book from xrx books i so want this book great american aran afghan pattern ive had the pattern for years. Knit sampler afghan knitting, knit afghan patterns, knitted. I had some time on my hands so i was wandering about the shops. Feb 08, 2011 the great american aran afghan overview the great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. Great american aran afghan cable knitting patterns, aran. Another motif from the knitter magazines first issue pillow patterns. Great american aran afghan bobble help ann mccauleys. I will make a lovely afghan, i could not be more pleased. The great afghan book by american school of needlework.

My new blog and the great american aran afghan knitalong. I found that the quality of my knitting was much better using the wool yarn and i prefer. The squares i used in the great canadian british american. The great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. I have started the great american aran afghan and love your pattern. This video will help you get started knitting the block designed by ginger smith in the great american aran afghan book. The great american aran afghan by knitters magazine. Sep 12, 2010 great american aran afghan ann mccauley i was pleased to see anns square in here. The scarf pattern was designed by knitters magazine editor, rick mondragon and the beautiful yarn is cascade souk in forest and 11 jewels.

Knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing and tons of inspiration for your next project. You dont have to hail from the irish homeland to adore these gorgeous afghan crochet patterns, so grab your hook and lets get started. Mar 30, 2009 great american aran afghan march 2009 we held our classes for the first two squares of the great american aran afghan in march. Paperback published in september 2008 by xrx books. The great american aran afghan book patterns the great american aran afghan paperback. I bought the book, and am having trouble with carol adams pattern. It is 6 squares by 5 squares, for a total of 30 different squares. Great american aran afghan 2003, paperback for sale. The great american kids afghan featuring 220 superwash for errata. The great american aran afghan judy sumner square pattern from the book, the great american aran afghan, available here.