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Fair Isle Knitting

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Description

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.

Additional information

Dimensions 216 × 280 mm
ISBN

9781782215806

Dimensions

216 x 280 mm

Book Type

Paperback / softback

Author

Monica Russel

Author Bio

Monica Russel is a best-selling Search Press author with over 75,000 books sold throughout the world. She runs a knitting business designing her own patterns and selling her knitting kits, which use only natural fibres, through her website http://www.theknitknacks.co.uk. Monica attends many craft and knitting fairs and has had numerous patterns featured in knitting magazines and books.

Number of Pages

176

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