Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosophers. Fair isle sweater patterns are well known for their gorgeous colors and intricate designs. Fair isle is a very specific type of stranded knitting from fair isle, a tiny island in the north. I have the kindle version and it provides in book links to printable charts of all the fair isle charts in the book. Fair isle sweaters simplified by ann bourgeois librarything. This colorful sweater is one youll never want to take off. The lovely knitting known as fair isle surfaced in the mid1800s, in mittens, tams, and socks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fair isle knitting has been replicated worldwide but the genuine article can only be found on the three. Why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list. There are thousands of fair isle designs in the world, but often none of them are exactly what you would make if left to your own devices. Then you can be assured youre wearing fair isle that doesnt scream christmas. This video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners. Create a beautiful colorwork sweater using just two colors of yarn.
These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from canadas acclaimed philosophers wool company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and twohanded fair isle method. How to knit fair isle patterns colorwork knitting patterns. Apr 9, 2017 knitting kits for fair isle technique sweaters and blankets. 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. It is named after fair isle, one of the shetland islands. Why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list conde. We have always been a fair trade company, producing wool yarn that is as natural and organic as possible. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting. Fair isle knitwear, exclusively designed by mati ventrillon, inspired by fair isle s tradition, hand crafted for life. In fair isle knitting, only 2 colors are used per round and yarn is carried for a limited number of stitches across the back of the work. Norwegian sweater techniques for todays knitter therese chynoweth. They include new fair isles knit in the round, womens mens fair isle sweater. I would reccomend this book for intermediate knitters who want to learn fair isle knitting.
The first 10 or so pages are dedicated to the philosophers wool history and have nothing to do with knitting. An introduction with charming essays, followed by instruction on colorpattern knitting, steeking, sizing, color planning, changes, alterations and. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. Fair isle is a beautiful knitting technique thats used to create some gorgeous garments, but it can be a little daunting for novice knitters. I created this design to circle around my tulip socks, but fair isle can show up on yokes, cuffs, hats, mittens, anywhere. Fair isle sweaters simplified, their first book, collects their bestselling knitwear patterns into one beautiful volume. What a great addition to this collection of free childrens knitting.
Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular color your own pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Schoolhouse press fair isle sweaters simplified books. 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. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. Now theres an easier way to knit in the fair isle sty. Its exciting to turn your imagination into reality and also satisfying to. We prioritize health and safety as we reopen stores at selected locations. The alice starmore book of fair isle knitting is great and full of information and great charts, but if you can buy only one book of fairisle charts, buy this one. Eugene bourgeois, ann bourgeois these vibrantly patterned sweaters come from canadas. Fair isle knitting for beginners, easy method to knit with 2 colours, a slow stepbystep tutorial. Take a look at for reasonable prices on wool the patterns in the book use a one stitch steek to bridge the armholes or the center front of a cardigan. Sep 11, 2017 i arrived on fair isle, in scotlands shetland islands, intent upon buying a sweater. Fair isle sweaters simplified and the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories.
There are so many cute ones this season with little knitted patterns such as. Our book fair isle sweaters simplified and our instructional video the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories approx. This book is the product of her international searches of museums, private collections, and magazines, a quest that. The patterns are nicely done but they use worsted or bulky weight yarn, not fingering weight, like most fair isle patterns. Buy a cheap copy of fair isle sweaters simplified book by ann bourgeois. Give yourself a treat with easy fairisle knits, martin storeys collection of contemporary, simplified designs for a pullover, hats, socks, scarves, cushions, a throw. Southwest cardigan \sheep to shawl\ a pattern booklet of eight stunning. Dramatic sleeves put a playful twist on the favorite winter knit. Discover a remarkably simple fair isle these vibrantly patterned sweaters come from canadas acclaimed philosophers wool company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and. These 16 luxurious, colorsplashed sweater patterns use speedy circular needles and four simple stitches. Wee hearts in nine different fair isle hebridean 2ply colors. If youve ever dreamed of knitting fair isle sweaters, but have been intimidated, this is the book for you. Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosopher. Actually this hat is a study on one of alicestarmores colorways, a colorway from her design mary tudor from her 20 second.
If youre up for the challenge of color work, the traditional fair isle yoke pullover will be a rewarding project. Southwest cardigan \sheep to shawl\ a pattern booklet of eight stunning shawl and throw patterns that you can see here. The selfstriping yarn does the work for you in judith durants childs faux isle. Fair isle fral is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. Not a lot of color photos, but full of information and the history of british fairisle knitting. These 16 luxurious, colorsplashed sweater patterns use speedy. Traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor nook book. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. At first these small items were made of yarns the color of. Her accessible bookish yet adventureready style is composed of fair isle pullovers, hooded zip cardigans, and cozy turtlenecks. See more ideas about knitting, knitting kits and rowan felted tweed.
Explore our list of knittingscottish and fair islepatterns books at barnes. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books barnes. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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 knitwear, exclusively designed by mati ventrillon, inspired by fair isles tradition, hand crafted for life. Dec 08, 2016 create a beautiful colorwork sweater using just two colors of yarn. This is a great pattern if youre looking to practice some fair isle. Youll get the look of a complex fair isle cardigan, but its really faux isle. This book is hands down awesome the best of the fair isle books i own. Shop for fair isle sweater sweaters online at target.
Now theres an easier way to knit in the fair isle style these 16 luxurious, colorsplashed sweater patterns use speedy circular needles and four simple stitches that will take knitters just a few minutes to learn. We specialise in hand knitting kits for fair isle sweaters, shawls and cardigans. The alice starmore book of fair isle knitting is great and full of information and great charts, but if you can buy only one book of fair. I arrived on fair isle, in scotlands shetland islands, intent upon buying a sweater. Now theres an easier way to knit in the fair isle style these 16 luxurious, colorsplashed sweater patterns use speedy circular needles and four simple stitches that will take knitters just a few minutes to learn and a few evenings to master. 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. Fair isle knitting gained considerable popularity when the prince of wales later edward viii wore fair isle jumpers in public in 1921. Now theres an easier way to knit in the fair isle style. Many people use the term fair isle when they mean stranded knitting, and this is inaccurate. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not store it with information we could use to. From times of celebration to periods of contemplation, no one knows the familiar comfort of a warm sweater and a good book quite like the clever heroine hermione granger. Our simplified technique is available from our dvd and books. At first these small items were made of yarns the color of the shetland sheep and the local dyestuffs of the islands.
These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from canadas acclai. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2. Fair isle sweaters simplified by ann and eugene bourgeois. If youre still concerned about looking too festive in fair isle in the new year, here are two suggestions for choosing timeless sweaters. A good book that has a lot of information on knitting fair isle sweaters. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit. Vests and sweaters became popular in the early 1900s.
Fair isle sweaters simplified by ann bourgeois and eugene bourgeois viewing as a guest user. Its exciting to turn your imagination into reality and also satisfying to contribute a unique design to an historical tradition. Jun 06, 2017 fair isle is a very specific type of stranded knitting from fair isle, a tiny island in the north of scotland and part of the shetland islands. Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosophers two. Fair isle sweaters simplified by eugene and ann bourgeois. Fair isle sweaters simplified by ann bourgeois and eugene bourgeois.