Completely sucked in.
July 29th, 2003 by Donna
I can’t really explain it, but after hearing a few knitlisters talk about the St. Brigid sweater (just FYI, here’s the story of St. Brigid), I went to have a look – and I was hooked. All week, even as I’m knitting away on my dinky little knit-and-purl scarf, I’ve been on a quest to find Aran Knitting. I’ve e-mailed Germany, Canada, and thanks to Knitting Beyond the Hebrides, I’ve even called a yarn store in San Antonio – others were looking for a kilt sock book, but I saw the magic words “they had some OOP [out of print] Alice Starmore,” and I was on that phone. There’s EBay, of course, and alibris, but then you run the risk of paying through the nose, when what I’m really hoping to do is stumble upon an undiscovered gem.
In other, more realistic news, I’m really enjoying patterns by Cabin Fever, and Blackwater Abbey Yarns; I think I’m gearing up to knit a sweater in the round (like the Port Orford or the Moose Walker). I can understand why people have so many projects going at once – I can’t wait to get started.
4 Responses to “Completely sucked in.”
Here’s some hope for you….In an email a couple of months ago to Alice Starmore’s site, Virtual Yarns, they told me that Aran Knitting would be reprinted sometime in the next year. Exactly when I have not heard any more info. but I thought I’d pass that one on to you, so you can continue to dream!
Sandy
The library is your friend.
At least then you can get your fix until you can buy your own copy. I’ve currently got our library system’s only copy out on loan, and it’s a beautiful book.
gg
Hi just in case you are still looking for Aran Knitting there is a store that might have a copy left but it is 145$. If you would like to know email me and I will give you the info.
Came across your knitblog entry while I’m earnestly searching for a copy of Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore from Hong Kong. Just like to know whether you have any luck in finding a copy?