Fair Isle Knitting Tradition : Shetland Heritage Patterns for Stunning Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and Gloves

Learn the basics of Fair Isle knitting from yarns and needles to stitches and colour choices. Expect wonderfully drawn lessons for 15 authentic Fair Isle patterns, tips for beginners to handle gauge and sizing, and complete overviews of yarns and other materials so you can create authentic Fair Isle knits with minimal experience.

Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland - there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting. Within the pages of this book, however, we expect you''ll discover a few of your own. Join author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong Fair Isle knitter, as she leads you on a guided tour through all things Fair Isle knitting. You''ll learn the basics of yarn and knitting materials. You''ll learn handy beginner''s tips so knitters of any experience level can handle gauging and sizing. And you''ll be introduced to 15 unique and authentic Fair Isle patterns that will have you feeling like a native Shetlander yourself. Along the way, you''ll learn techniques for fashioning multi-colored knitwear of every type. But for the Fair Isle fanatic, there are no substitutes for the authentic patterns handed down on the islands for generations. With Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, don''t be surprised if this time-honored technique quickly becomes your new favorite way to knit!