The seafaring Arans' were guarded by cosmopolitan Celts whilst European art and culture was slowly dying out. Like the ropes used at sea, Aran Knitting is comprised of a center panel with side panels bordered with a cable. Learn over 15 different patterns for shirts, sweaters, jackets, covers and more. A conversion chart for knitting needles and crochet hooks is included, along with a brief history of Aran knitting. Patterns have accompanying black and white photographs. 142 pages, softcover.