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The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs—plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.

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'Great reads - Explore traditional Fair Isle knitwear and boost your colour combining confidence with this new guide.' -- The Knitter issue 197, December 2023

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      Publisher: Trafalgar Square
      Publication Date: 14/07/2023
      ISBN13: 9781646011933, 978-1646011933
      ISBN10: 1646011937

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs—plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.

      Trade Review
      'Great reads - Explore traditional Fair Isle knitwear and boost your colour combining confidence with this new guide.' -- The Knitter issue 197, December 2023

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