The very easy guide to fair isle knitting sample pages, always wanted t. I bought this topdown socks book because i love the easybreezy conversational style in your videos, liat, and it didnt disappoint me. How to do fair isle on the loom loom knitting by this. The fine art of fair isle knitting hello, im hazel tindall, from shetland, and i am delighted to welcome you to my website where i present a selection of my unique shetland and fair isle knitting patterns, available for immediate download. When i bought my copy it was out of print and very expensive. Why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list conde. Learn how to carry and trap the floats while knitting your fair isle pieces. Stranded or fair isle knitting with edie eckman creativebug. Traditional fair isle patterns generally use a limited number of colors five or less and use only two colors in each row. This technique is also referred to as true fair isle, from the island located between scotland and norway where the intricate fair isle style of knitting with multiple colors originated. Sep 11, 2017 why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list. Jun 18, 2018 in addition to the cache of timeless yet trendy fair isle patterns found in her book fair isle style youll discover a design journal filled with helpful tips for designing your own fair isle knit. The fairisle knitting ebook includes several very helpful videos and tips which went far beyond the fairisle instructions.
This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. Hazel tindall authentic fair isle knitting patterns, from. Photo from album alice starmore book of fair isle knitting on yandex. If you are in any doubt, the better option is to buy a download. If you encounter a problem accessing any of the patterns, we urge you to report. Fair isle knitting has been replicated worldwide but the genuine article can only be found on the threesquaremile north atlantic island. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting we. By the 1980s, when alice starmores landmark book of fair isle knitting affiliate link was. It is significantly easier to knit a tube for the body and then add the sleeves after the fact, rather than knitting a bunch of little pieces and then seaming them all together. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting.
Fair isle knitting, also known as stranded colorwork knitting, is a technique for working two or more colors of yarn in the same row. Ideas knitting mittens fingerless fair isles for 2019 some sample patterns and project from lynne wattersons the very easy guide to fair isle knitting. Mar 24, 2017 for that is where, in a chain of islands called shetland, our beloved fair isle knitting was born. You can create your own fabric of wildflowers with this nifty technique. Custom fair isle gem design punch card knitting machine studio 360k. Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosophers. Fair isle knitting is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. Steeking is a bit of magic that makes construction of a garment so much easier to knit and make. It not only explores the arts history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity. Fair isle for non patterning machines by diana sullivan. Along with the show came a slew of great instructors and exciting classes. The graph patterns in the pattern library are good, as are the color drawings. I had the pleasure of taking an all day class entitled beginning fair isle knitting with steeks with suzanne bryan. Carrying two colors at a time and alternating them across the row.
The dvds should play worldwide but occasionally the systems do not talk to each other. Want to improve the speed and tension of your fair isle knitting. This training is invaluable in a society that often lacks the generational passing of artisanal wisdom. Like a college course in color theory for fibers and stranded knitting. You can knit fair isle in the round or flat as we only work on the right side of the knitting no purls to worry about as in needle knitting you can steek it. Features the making of the wartime farm sleeveless pullover as. Be the first to ask a question about alice starmores book of fair isle knitting. Your tips and techniques have opened up a whole new world of knitting for me, and im grateful beyond words. Fair isle crochet guide resources for your handmade home.
This series of three videos are made to accompany the fair isle cap pattern, available available for purchase and download here. Also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. The great news is that it is now back in print see more information. Features the making of the wartime farm sleeveless pullover as featured on bbc tvs wartime farm. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level. In this video i demonstrate a couple of ways to carry floats in fair isle knitting. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not store it with information we could use to identify you. Fair islestranded knitting tutorial the spruce crafts. Fair isle knitting and how to trap the floats youtube. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only.
Follow along as mary jane shares her method for selecting the perfect colors from your stash for some flawless fair isle knitting. Steeking is basically a way to create openings in tubes by cutting into your knitted fabric. Nov 03, 2017 fairisle on singerstudiosilver reed knitting machines. Fairisle on singerstudiosilver reed knitting machines. Im obviously not here to tell you about the birds, so lets talk about the knitting technique. In her first 3 hour instructional video hazel is followed as she knits a seamless fair isle cardigan shetland star from start to finish. The great news is that it is now back in print see more. I finished it in 1987 and the book was published in 1988. Please be patient with me, i know nothing about video making. I found the pattern instructions in this book easier to understand than in alice starmores book. The very easy guide to fair isle knitting sample pages.
Despite the skinny yarn and skinny needles i think it knits up fast because it is always changing and i want to do just one more round. Last, but most definitely not least is this lovely marit pattern from laine magazine, issue 7. Sep 29, 2014 knitting a pattern where two or more colours repeat continuously across a row uses a method known as fair isle tags. The knitters pride royale 16 needle set i use in the video can be found. Elizabeth zimmerman says that you can always go back and tighten loose stitches later, but you cant loosen them later, and recommends leaning on the loose side in any stranded project. Dont put off mastering fair isle knitting any longer.
A bit more tricky complete hardish how to tkn video our experts have got for you some top tips, ways to avoid the pitfalls and the 6 best ways to make sure your finished fair isle knitting is smooth and lies flat. How to choose colors from your stash for fair isle knitting. Outstanding knitting book the essential book on fair isle knitting. Fair isle knitting patterns perfect knitted cardigans for. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting virtual yarns. Jul 05, 2012 the knitting and crochet guild show was in manchester, new hampshire this past weekend. Steeking tutorial for fair isle knits creativity in pieces. Also let me know what topics youd like to see covered in the future. Marie sells a range of fair isle knitting patterns in her online shop, including this magpie fair isle cardigan, sage fair isle knitted dress and. This allows you to carry the yarn you arent knitting with across the back of the work as you go. Feitelsens book discusses the history of fair isle knitting, techniques, and how to choose colours.
The best yarns for fair isle knitting knitting interweave. Fair isle knitting for beginners a slow stepbystep tutorial. A high quality nordic knit and lifestyle magazine for knitters, laine is passionate about natural fibres. Peigi design for virtual yarns, based on one of alices swatches in her book of fair isle knitting. Its best to use a sticky and elastic natural fiber like wool. For the knitter whose primary style of knitting is left handed or european both colors can be carried on the left hand. Starmore doesnt just provide 14 terrific fair isle patterns, she overs the history of fair isle, the development of stitch patterns, provides an extensive compilation of patterns, and a lengthy chapter on designing your own cap, tam, and gansey. The book was the first to provide full instructions for knitting designs with gansey construction from start to finish. We do not share names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses with anyone, nor do we sell them.
While starmores book left me intimidated, this book inspired me to take up my circular needles and give fair isle knitting a try. Book of fair isle knitting is an essential reference book for a knitter who is. Our book fair isle sweaters simplified and our instructional video the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories approx. An introduction to basic fair isle knitting techniques presented by designer and author, susan crawford. I was asked to write it in 1985 by a us publisher and it took me two years to complete. If youre looking for the easiest possible patterns to try when getting started with fair isle knitting, this is a fantastic pattern book to consider adding to your knitting library. Aug 19, 2015 verypink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from staci perry. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore.
Over the last year ive been asked hundreds of times for videos explaining the different stitches and techniques used in my loom knitting patterns. To knit fair isle this way, you dont need to learn both the continental and english knitting styles, and you also dont need circular needles. The fair isle knitting ebook includes several very helpful videos and tips which went far beyond the fair isle instructions. In this episode of our video podcast we walk you through the stranded knitting techniques and well. Fair isle knitting is the very particular use of two colors per round, in small stranded colorwork motifs that are usually symmetrical and repeating.
The great news is that it is now back in print see more information here. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was this book that showed me the difference between a confusing mishmash of color on a homemade versus handcrafted fair isle garment. Easy fair isle knitting pattern book by martin storey. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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