Fair Isle Knitting Patterns
Title | Fair Isle Knitting Patterns PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Macgregor |
Publisher | Shetland Times |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 2009-01-01 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781904746409 |
'Fair Isle Knitting Patterns' reproduces the known work of Robert Williamson.
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Title | Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Alice Starmore |
Publisher | Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9780486472188 |
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.
200 Fair Isle Motifs
Title | 200 Fair Isle Motifs PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Jane Mucklestone |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-11-29 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1596684372 |
The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.
Fearless Fair Isle Knitting
Title | Fearless Fair Isle Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Kathleen Taylor |
Publisher | Taunton Press |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1600853277 |
Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting, best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.
The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting
Title | The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Lynne Watterson |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 149 |
Release | 2013-02-12 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1250016223 |
A perfect gift for beginning knitters to sew up some amazing crafting skills. Fair Isle knitting may look complicated, but knitting expert Lynne Watterson lays out the basics in a way that is easy to follow and understand with The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting. She starts with an overview that covers everything from the best types of yarn suitable for Fair Isle patterns to beginner knitting techniques. Also included is a primer on how to read Fair Isle charts, plus an illustrated step-by-step guide to Fair Isle knitting showing complete beginners how to hold the yarns, strand across the back of knitting, link colors in, and how to weave in ends. The main chapters feature a selection of beautiful Fair Isle stitch patterns. Each pattern contains clear instructions in both written and chart form, and these are cross-referenced to a comprehensive guide to abbreviations. A variety of simple, stylish projects included in each chapter demonstrates ways to use the beautifully shaded Fair Isle patterns—from chic accessories and the latest fashion looks to colorful cushion covers and cozy blankets. Bonus material offers a variety of stunning finishing touches that can be used to enhance your knitting—including beads, buttons, tassels, cords, fringe, and more.
Faroe Island Knits
Title | Faroe Island Knits PDF eBook |
Author | Svanhild Strom |
Publisher | |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2018-03-20 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781570768637 |
The Faroes have a deeply rooted knitting culture and are perhaps at the top of the world when it comes to the number of knitting clubs. It is the authors desire with this book to awaken an interest in Faroese knitting motifs, to increase appreciation of wool as a natural material, and to spread our cultural heritage. Most of all, to keep the Nordic knitting patterns alive to honor all the work of previous generations.
Fair Isle Knitting and Design
Title | Fair Isle Knitting and Design PDF eBook |
Author | Nicki Merrall |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 456 |
Release | 2020-04-03 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1785006983 |
Traditional Fair Isle knitting and design skills were originally handed down from one Shetland generation to the next, with each new generation of knitters experimenting, adapting and extending the repertoire of patterns to develop the Fair Isle knitting we see today. Fair Isle knitting is fascinating - only two colours are used in any single row - yet the patterns and colours chosen combine to create something that is more than the sum of its parts. The distinctive combination of colours and patterns, ranging from the simple to the highly intricate, continues to inspire knitters worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book includes the development of Fair Isle knitting; a collection of Fair Isle patterns and motifs; exercises to develop a sense of colour and apply colour theory to Fair Isle knitting and a detailed step-by-step guide for the techniques used in Fair Isle knitting. Five original designs, with further ideas for their modification and development are included too as well as guidance on adapting and designing Fair Isle projects of your own.