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Aran knitting is perhaps one
of the most beautiful solid color types of knitting I've ever come
across. The search for a good baby aran knitting pattern has been quite
fruitful and I have plans on sharing some of the great patterns I have
found with you.
I want to
begin this by saying that an aran knitting project is not one to be
embarked upon lightly. This is very challenging style of knitting and
as such, has the potential to be quite frustrating. If you're looking
for a great place to start, there is an excellent tutorial as well as a
sample pattern that can be found at this website:
http://countrywool.tripod.com/freepatterns/chart.htm I really like the
format as it is divided up into 6 lessons and offers excellent advice
on this complicated pattern. I also like the advice someone once gave
me on my nervousness at starting a piece that was outside my comfort
zone. Every pattern begins with a stitch and I already know how to make
a stitch.
Now that I have said that, I
want to share with you this really cool piece of software I have found
that will help you make your very own baby aran knitting pattern. The
software is called Aran Paint and can be downloaded as a free trial
version at the following website:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~coolhoun/index.html. You can order the
full version for $25 but the free version should provide a good idea of
whether or not this is something you would be interested in pursuing.
But I did
promise you some of the patterns I have found. You can find two baby
patterns one for a blanket and one for a sweater at this website:
http://www.vintageknits.com/aran2.html. I constantly find myself
mesmerized by the intricate details and craftsmanship that goes into
making one of these lovely garments. If you go on to the next page of
patterns there is another aran sweater as well as an aran jacket for
baby in addition to many aran patterns for older children and adults.
This website is definitely worth looking into if you feel you are up to
the challenge of a baby aran knitting pattern.
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