Fair Isle Knitting

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The inspiring, no-nonsense bible to learning both traditional and modern Fair Isle knitting, featuring 45 versatile Fair Isle pattern designs and 14 beautiful, practical projects to test your new-found skills. Fair Isle knitting is celebrated all over the world for its distinctive, timeless patterns and motifs. Using just two or three colours in each row, you can create a myriad of designs that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this practical and inspirational guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional craft, and provides the guidance you need to create Fair Isle patterns of your own. • Step-by-step instructions on key knitting techniques, reading charts and choosing colours. • Over 45 designs for borders, patterns and animal motifs, all accompanied by a knitted swatch, chart and written instructions. • 14 knitting projects for men, women and children to practise your skills, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat. Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colours in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colourwork technique and provides all the inspiration you need to create stunning Fair Isle patterns of your own. The book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting, and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colourwork There are step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colours and using charts, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colourful examples A stunning collection of pattern swatches provides inspiration and instruction for over 45 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colourways To practise your new skills, there are 14 items to knit, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat.

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Pages: 176, Paperback, Search Press