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Fair Isle Knitting by Sarah Don
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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