Arabic Knitting Patterns?

[Ranee Mueller]

I know that the oldest pieces of knitting we know about are from my
culture, and I have a few patterns, but I am looking for other
Arabic/Middle-Eastern/Persian patterns. Books or free sources would be
most appreciated. My family is from Saudi Arabia, with some roots in
Iran, but patterns from any Arab or Persian country would be great.
Thanks in advance!

Regards,
Ranee

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[Mirjam Bruck-Cohen]

Hallo Ranne !
Ex neighbour !!! I am from Israel !!!
I kept teaching my students [ of all local groups Suni, Shiayte ,
MaRonite ,Orthodox Druz , Bahai Jewish that knitting actually Comes
from arouund here !!!!
In the Book
A History of Hand Knitting , by Richard Rutt, Intereweave press ,
1989.
You will find Ancient patterns of the Earilest socks .
I would also advice you to find the book ,
Islamic Textiles , by Patricia L. Baker , British Museum Press , 1995.

No patterns but marvelous background and lots of pictures and info
about possibility of designs.
textiles 5000 years, ed by Jennifer Harris, Harry Abrams , 1993.
has lots of helpful info.
I used to have A book about Traditional knitting , that `walked ` away
from my house and I do not remember it`s exact name , [ hope his new
Owner treats him well!!] .
Coptic Textile Design , By M. Gerspach , Dover , 1975 , antique
weaving , could be useful to you as to color choises ,
Arabesque , Decorative needlework from the Holy Land , by Ziva Amir
Van Nostrand 1977,
Since this Are embroidery patters [ X st] there are easily
rtransfeered to knitting , you have patterns for
Chevron palm leaves, cypress tree , grapes, stars, quatrefoils,
talismans, diamonds and flowerpots and birds , Just as many Bedoin
women embroider them .
The Embroidery Design Sourcebook , by Helen Fairfield, Cassel, 1994.
has a cahpter about Islamic art that actually gives you patterns ,
I hope i helped you a bit
mirjam

[Ranee Mueller]

Thank you so much! I thought from reading your posts that you might
have some ideas for me. These will help a lot! I'm off to check the
library website now!

Regards,
Ranee

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[Mirjam Bruck-Cohen]

You are Welcome !!!
Hope to find more when i come back , mirjam
ps when I come Home and if you haven`t find anything please let me
know ,