Fair isle knitting patterns book by mary macgregor bakka. Fair isle sweaters simplified, their first book, collects their bestselling knitwear patterns into one beautiful volume. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting virtual yarns. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. Inspired fair isle knits will also challenge experienced knitters with surprising takes on the fair isle patterned sweater, including a halter top, a tank, and a wrap. Fair isle style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the fair isle technique. Your video tutorials are wonderful, and i often refer my friends to your website for help andor to learn new techniques and such.
The fair isle sweater is an iconic mustknit project for every knitter, especially as you can play with unique colour combinations, from bright juicy shades to muted scandinavian tones. The best yarns for fair isle knitting knitting interweave. Made famous by knitwear from fair isle, one of the islands of scotland, the fair isle technique is one form of stranded colorwork. If you want to experiment with a color combination, you want to see the pattern develop quickly. Taunton press april 1990 original hardback edition published in 1988 isbn10. Fair isle is typified by its use of symmetrical geometric motifs, twoply shetland yarn, and muted, sophisticated colors.
This technique is also referred to as true fair isle, from the island located between scotland and norway where the intricate fair isle style of knitting with multiple colors originated. This collection of 17 fair isle knitting patterns is a great place to start if youre uneasy about giving stranded colorwork a try, or if youre a seasoned pro who just wants some ideas for. The hat pattern i use for demonstration is my learn to knit fair isle pattern. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2 colours. Fair isle knitting patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings new home. Knit and crochet expert edie eckman demonstrates how to work fair isle. How to knit fair isle patterns colorwork knitting patterns. Stranded colorwork originating in scandinavia norway, sweden, denmark, and finland is very different from fair isle, though the knitting techniques are similar. With this technique you can create beautiful fair isle patterns and interesting motifs. Stranded or fair isle knitting with edie eckman creativebug. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace. With rich and detailoriented knitting projects including hats, socks, mittens, jumpers and cardigans which all use this classic colorswitching knitting. If the stitch count is in multiples of 12, you would do 36 stitches in the fair isle pattern and 5 stitches on either side of the fair isle in a single border color giving you the 46 sts.
The broad and the fine details are here, from shaping and buttonhole. It is thirty years since my fair isle knitting book was first published. You can also check out the complete video guide to fairisle knitting. Meg swansen shares her wealth of knitting knowledge in a blog, with video. Jan 08, 2010 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet.
Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting. Feb 26, 2017 this video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners who really want to make fair isle patterns as soon as possible. Fair isle knitting with 2 hands how to carry the yarn across the row duration. Nov 03, 2017 its a simple process that the machine performs beautifully but there are quite a few things to keep in mind to insure success. How to knit stranded colorwork fair isle knitting youtube. Knitting a pattern where two or more colours repeat continuously across a row uses a method known as fair isle. Fair isle knitting patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings.
In addition to making and dyeing their own yarn, ann and eugene sell pattern kits and a popular video featuring their twohanded fair isle knitting technique. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit. Our book fair isle sweaters simplified and our instructional video the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories approx. Learn how to knit the first few rounds of fair isle for alexs fair isle hat. Dec 21, 2016 ive admired fair isle to the extent of having bought alice starmores fair isle knitting as one of the first knitting books i bought in the late 1980s. This video tutorial was created and is brought to you by liat gat, the webs premier knitting instructor, who is also the creator of the most comprehesive video knitting course around. Fair isle knitting demo from shetland island, uk youtube. Knitting help my favorite fair isle techniques youtube. Outstanding knitting book the essential book on fair isle knitting. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides.
Fair isle knitting for beginners, easy method to knit with 2 colours, a slow stepbystep tutorial. A design notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas. This allows you to carry the yarn you arent knitting with across the back of the work as you go. Fair isle knitting patterns for knitters looking to advance their skills and stitch awesome iconic colour work, look no further than this beautiful collection of fair isle knitting patterns. When i was invited to be a guest on knitting daily, i chose to demonstrate a traditional fair isle tam, which is one of my favorite knits for playing with color. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. This 1998, 2009 edition, of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting has a soft cover. This works with any stitch count just divide 46 by the multiple number. The patterns are lovely, and the colour combinations precise.
In this video i demonstrate a couple of ways to carry floats in fair isle knitting. This collection of 17 fair isle knitting patterns is a great place to start if youre uneasy about giving stranded colorwork a try, or if youre a seasoned pro who just wants some ideas for his or her next project. Mar 24, 2017 fair isle knitting is the very particular use of two colors per round. How to knit stranded color work or fair isle hat winter storm duration. To view short excerpts from our video, the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories which in its complete version approx. Traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor nook book. Fair isle knitting,the very easy guide to by lynne watterson.
Fair isle knitting patterns by mary macgregor explore over 60 different stencil pages of robert willliamsons fair isle patterns from the 1920s in this excellent source book, useful for beginners and experienced knitters alike. The great news is that it is now back in print see more information here. Elizabeth johnston was adviser for the fair isle video, and appears on 50 tips. I love all the great things you do pertaining to knitting. Jan 16, 2018 im sharing my 2018 intentions here no resolutions for me, my fair isle knitting story, rowan pom poms, marie wallin shetland book, martin storey news. Overall, youll do better with any of a number of other books dealing in fair isle technique and motifs, including the art of fair isle knitting gorgeous. This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for todays knitters.
Please scroll down to see short excerpts from both films. Fair isle is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. Fair isle knitting, also known as stranded colorwork knitting, is a technique for working two or more colors of yarn in the same row. Visit our crafting together landing page for daily ideas and inspiration as we stand together during covid19. Fair isle is one of my favorite things to knit, and after lotsa years of knitting and tweaking, these are my faves. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace starmore, alice isbn. How to plan the garment, how to knit the garment, how to finish the garment. Learn how to knit using two different colors in one row. The knitters pride royale 16 needle set i use in the video can be found here.
This video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners who really want to make fair isle patterns. This series of three videos are made to accompany the fair isle cap pattern, available available for purchase and download here. This training is invaluable in a society that often lacks the generational passing of artisanal wisdom. See more ideas about fair isle knitting, knitting, fair isle. In this video tutorial we guide you through how to knit stranded fair isle. When i bought my copy it was out of print and very expensive. Like a college course in color theory for fibers and stranded knitting.
Although brandnew fair isle knitters probably will not be able to knit the designs in the book by relying solely on the fair isle basics chapter, they can get the additional information they need from online videos, or from either of the classic fair isle reference books, alice starmores book of fair isle knitting or ann feitelsons the art. Knitting assistant freddie patmore demonstrates how to get your fair. Fairisle on singerstudiosilver reed knitting machines. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. To knit fair isle this way, you dont need to learn both the continental and english knitting styles, and you also dont need circular needles. In a chain of islands called shetland, our beloved fair isle knitting was born. Fair isle is a beautiful knitting technique that looks fabulous on hats, scarves, cardigans and homeware. Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosophers. Up next fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2 colours a slow stepbystep tutorial. May 26, 2015 one of the rookie mistakes when knitting fair isle for the first few times is to pull the yarn floats the strands between the stitches knit in a given colour tightly across the back of the work, which can compress the gauge of the fair isle section relative to your stockinette stitch gauge.
She has now made two instructional videos the fine art of fair isle knitting with shetlands hazel tindall and 50 tips from shetland knitters. The largest pattern in the book is a 42 chest measurement. Sep 18, 2019 by the 1980s, when alice starmores landmark book of fair isle knitting affiliate link was published taunton, 1988, shetland wool was available in hundreds of colors. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting we have a. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2. Its a musthave for every serious fair isle knitter.
After taking the online video class i cant wait to start other fairisle projects. Discover the colorful world of fair isle knitting, intarsia, and colorwork with instructional books to guide you as well as pattern collections for sweaters. All you need are a few simple projects to get your feet wet, and then the world of fair isle knitting is your proverbial oyster. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns ravelry. Thanks for all you to do help the knitters and crocheters of the world. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. It was this book that showed me the difference between a confusing mishmash of color on a homemade versus handcrafted fair isle garment. Book of fair isle knitting is an essential reference book for a knitter who is interested in stranded colorwork.
The writing is engaging and witty, and i loved reading about the history of shetland and fair islethe place, not just the technique. I will definitely add this book to my permanent collection since i. How to knit the weaving method for fair isle lovecrafts. A designer from the region, alice starmore explores the history and techniques of the art and provides instructions for over 15 of her own knitwear designs. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting knit picks. Beautifully structured and easytofollow this fairisle felted bag project was intended as a learning exercise, consolidating both liat gats continental knitting and fairisle courses. Stranded colorwork originating in scandinavia norway, sweden, denmark, and finland is very different from fair isle. With this system, the knitter can carry both colors over the left index finger, picking the color needed with the right needle tip.
The bright and unusual patterns worked into the traditional knitting of fair isle first attracted attention in 1856, when they were described by miss eliza edmondston, a member of a distinguished shetland family, in her book sketches and tales of the shetland islands. It is fun to knit and easy once you get the hang of it. The simplest way to introduce color is to work in stripes, working with. How to do fair isle on the loom loom knitting by this. Fair islestranded knitting tutorial the spruce crafts. The style was a sophisticated, painterly blending of pattern and background colors. Fair isle knitting,the very easy guide to by lynne. For lovers of traditional patterns with contemporary flair, for intermediate knitters looking to expand their techniques and skills, and for anyone seeking lush and colorful new. Such a fun project this was such a fun fairisle project. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore.
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