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Fair Isle Style: 20 Fresh Designs for a Classic Technique
Hailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today.
Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapes–from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake.
Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. 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 today's knitters.
A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.
Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapes–from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake.
Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. 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 today's knitters.
A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.
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First published August 9, 2013
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About the author
Mary Jane Mucklestone
15 books9 followersMary Jane Mucklestone is a world-known hand knitting designer, whose inventive designs are featured in many books and magazines
She’s the author of 4 books featuring stranded colorwork; the stitch dictionary "150 Scandinavian Motifs," and "Fair Isle Style" a contemporary take on colorwork featuring 20 projects from 18 popular designers. GeoKnits focuses on geometric shapes, by clever bias knitting and in stranded knitting alike.
Her first book "200 Fair Isle Motifs" was an instant classic and has been translated into many languages.
Mary Jane travels the world to study traditional knitting techniques and to learn more about the history of the craft. She’s a popular teacher specializing in lively, fun and informative classes. Her objective is to give students the courage to try something new!
She’s the author of 4 books featuring stranded colorwork; the stitch dictionary "150 Scandinavian Motifs," and "Fair Isle Style" a contemporary take on colorwork featuring 20 projects from 18 popular designers. GeoKnits focuses on geometric shapes, by clever bias knitting and in stranded knitting alike.
Her first book "200 Fair Isle Motifs" was an instant classic and has been translated into many languages.
Mary Jane travels the world to study traditional knitting techniques and to learn more about the history of the craft. She’s a popular teacher specializing in lively, fun and informative classes. Her objective is to give students the courage to try something new!
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September 16, 2021
I'm still not a colorwork knitter (I don't like weaving in ends, and steeking still frankly makes me anxious) but there's tons here to inspire you. Like all the books in the Style series, the photos are clear, with lots of different angles, and while I haven't made any of the patterns yet, they seem very straightforward. Either way, Interweave is always good about publishing any errata online. Of course, based on the nature of the technique highlighted here, it's not a book for beginners.
Like I said, not a colorwork knitter, but there are a few that even I'd be willing to consider trying. My favorites here are the Mareel shrug, the Mirry Dancers pullover, the Valenzi cardigan, and the Squirrel in the Woods mittens.
Like I said, not a colorwork knitter, but there are a few that even I'd be willing to consider trying. My favorites here are the Mareel shrug, the Mirry Dancers pullover, the Valenzi cardigan, and the Squirrel in the Woods mittens.
January 20, 2021
Five stars for designer stars
Yes, that is a heck of a cornball title, but it truly applies to this book. Beautifully written and photographed, this book will inspire you to pull out your needles and yarn and knit your way through whatever crises you may be going through right now.
Yes, that is a heck of a cornball title, but it truly applies to this book. Beautifully written and photographed, this book will inspire you to pull out your needles and yarn and knit your way through whatever crises you may be going through right now.
April 4, 2018
Nothing for me.
November 13, 2024
Fair Isle Style
Very informative knitting instructions for a complete learning experience. I look forward to completing a sweater and various items here.
Very informative knitting instructions for a complete learning experience. I look forward to completing a sweater and various items here.
October 3, 2013
Mary Jane Mucklestone, love her. I really am going to learn stranded knitting. Wantto make the socks...
March 9, 2014
Not enough time to make everything.
March 21, 2016
Beautiful patterns. Easy to follow charts.
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