Ann Feitelson applies ardent dedication to her research. She leads readers through the history of Fair Isle knitting to an examination of the style's techniques, explicating not only the unique colorways and patterns, but such valuable details as ways to hold the yarn. An accomplished knitter herself, Feitelson presents twenty-three original Fair Isle designs, and encourages readers to create their own. A chapter on math is both easy to follow and invaluable for planning sizes and patterns, while a glossary
Ann Feitelson applies ardent dedication to her research. She leads readers through the history of Fair Isle knitting to an examination of the style's techniques, explicating not only the unique colorways and patterns, but such valuable details as ways to hold the yarn. An accomplished knitter herself, Feitelson presents twenty-three original Fair Isle designs, and encourages readers to create their own. A chapter on math is both easy to follow and invaluable for planning sizes and patterns, while a glossary
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Knit colorful hats, gloves, and sweaters in the Shetland tradition.
Customer Rating The Art of Fair Isle Knitting, History, Technique, This delightful book starts with excerpts from letters by knitters, and you quickly realize this was knitting born of economic necessity. For those who love Fair Isle sweaters this author gives you everything you need to design your own, along with 23 designs you'll be proud to knit. This is both a fascinating story to read and a knitting pattern book. Feitelson, Ann $34.95 each 4 eachs
The Art of Fair Isle Knitting - History, Technique, Color, & Patterns The Art of Fair Isle Knitting - History, Technique, Color, & Patterns The Art of Fair Isle Knitting This delightful book starts with excerpts of letters from knitters, and you quickly realize that this was knitting born of economic necessity (putting food on the table). This fact made many knitters feel as if they were forced to knit and knitting was tied to hardship rather than the luxury we associate with our own knitting. But most of
Well-known, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular Fair Isle patterns. More than 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, and more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.
Well-known, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular Fair Isle patterns. More than 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, and more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.
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Well-known, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular Fair Isle patterns. More than 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, and more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations. <BR>
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting » Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Rating: Description Situated far to the north of the Scottish mainland, the Shetlands have been noteworthy for the dampness of their climate and the excellence of their wool. These distinctions combined to foster the development of a colorful form of patterned knitting. This unusual technique employs two colors in each row; the wool not in use is stranded along the back in short loops, resulting in an extremely warm and weatherproof double
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The Art Of Fair Isle Knitting The Art Of Fair Isle Knitting The Art Of Fair Isle Knitting History, Technique, Color & Patterns Ann Feitelson The Art Of Fair Isle Knitting 9781596681385 Interweave 15 April 2009 183 p. Knitting
knit kit . Fair Isle Friendly Neck Wrap . alpaca You will need needles: US 4 circular, 24" long Melange color combos salsa & pomegranate, relish & bubblegum, huckleberry & cornflower Sportweight color combos natural med gray & nickel, dark brown & natural streaky brown, eggplant & denim This new fair isle neck wrap is knit in the round. It becomes a flat, wrap around neck warmer using a machine or hand sewn steek technique. After cutting the steeks you unravel the stitches to make the tassels, super easy!
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques. Product Description Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the
> Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Well-known, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular Fair Isle patterns. More than 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, and more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations. Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Sheila McGregor 048643107X 978-0-486-43107-9 8-00759-43107-6