The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs-plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.
Reviews
'Great reads - Explore traditional Fair Isle knitwear and boost your colour combining confidence with this new guide.' -- The Knitter issue 197, December 2023



Book Information
ISBN 9781646011933
Author Carina Olsson
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Trafalgar Square
Publisher Trafalgar Square