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Fair Isle Knitting: 22 Traditional Patterns From Where The Atlantic Meets The North Sea
Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN13:
9781646011933
$31.95
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Bringing together the stunning complexity of traditional Shetland patterning and the raw natural beauty of Nordic landscapes. 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. Inside, you'll find: 22 designs for garments and accessories, with pattern panels of varying size and complexity A pattern library of traditional motifs ranging from edgings for cuffs and necklines to classic Nordic stars and eight-petaled roses Technical tips and easy-to-follow explanations to help you decide how to arrange Fair Isle patterns, understand what ribbing and texture will do to the overall look of a design, and use colors and contrast to their maximum effect
- | Author: Carina Olsson
- | Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
- | Publication Date: May 16, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 176 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1646011937
- | ISBN-13: 9781646011933
- Author:
- Carina Olsson
- Publisher:
- Trafalgar Square Books
- Publication Date:
- May 16, 2023
- Number of pages:
- 176 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10:
- 1646011937
- ISBN-13:
- 9781646011933