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Fair Isle Knitting
by Sarah Don

ISBN: 0486457540
Dover Publications Price: $12.95
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Boasting geometric patterns and rich, natural colors, the knits of Fair Isle have roots in the fashions of Viking invaders, Norwegian immigrants, and Spanish sailors. Don starts with samples and charts for 28 traditional designs and then moves on to simple instructions for 13 authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves.

Reprint of the Bell & Hyman Limited, London, 1984 edition.

Table of Contents for Fair Isle Knitting
The Origins and Development of Fair Isle Knitting
Beginnings
Rise in popularity
Wool
Practical Guidelines
How to use the charts
Colours
Repeat numbers
Knitting on the round
Circular Needles
Circular Knitting on 3 or more needles
The Knitting Belt
Stranding
‘Weaving in’
Tensions
Shetland 2-ply jumper yarn
Yarns
After-care
Sizes
Fitting
Grafting
The Samples
The Garments
Lady’s Round-Neck Jumper
Child’s Zip-Neck Jumper
Fisherman’s Jumper
Man’s Round-Neck Jumper
Man’s Round-Neck Pullover
Lady’s Yoked Cardigan
Child’s Hat and Scarf
Child’s Cardigan
Man’s Cross-Neck Jumper
Man’s V-Neck Pullover
Boy’s Round-Neck Pullover
Lady’s Hat, Scarf and Mittens
Lady’s Jacket

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