Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition.
Knitting devotees agree: If you have only one Book of Fair Isle patterns, this is the one to have!.
More than 250 photographs, drawings, and easy-to-follow charts illustrate sources of inspiration, simple instructions, and spectacular results.
She shares fourteen of her own original designs, including patterns for cardigans, vests, fishermen's sweaters, hats, gloves, and mittens.
Starmore explains the traditional Fair Isle techniques of circular Knitting and presents detailed tutorials on incorporating classic motifs, exploring color schemes, and creating unique patterns and designs.
It not only explores the art's history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity.
Starmore's richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the Fair Isle style.
Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition
