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Traditional
Fair Isle Knitting
By Sheila McGregor
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Situated far to the north of the Scottish mainland, the Shetlands have been noteworthy
for the dampness of their climate and the excellence of their wool. These distinctions
combined to foster the development of a colorful form of patterned knitting. This unusual
technique employs two colors in each row; the wool not in use is stranded along the back
in short loops, resulting in an extremely warm and weatherproof double fabric. The author
shows how any circular-method knitting technique can create Fair Isle patterns and offers
practical advice on designing garments and use of color, assisting knitters in designing
their own patterns and finding inspiration for endless variations and adaptations.
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142 pgs., Softcover, $14.95
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