Knit colorful hats, gloves, and sweaters in the Shetland tradition.
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"Fantastic book if you're even remotely interested in Fair Isle Knitting. First Reaction: Thorough—history, design, and patterns. The perfect triumvirate." —knittingscholar.com
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Ann Feitelson is a frequent visitor to the Shetland Islands. She holds an MA in Art History and has contributed many articles to Knitters magazine and Interweave Knits.
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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the best book available about Fair Isle knitting.,
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This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
Ann Feitelson brings together, in great detail, everything you will ever need to know about Fair Isle. If you want to design your own or knit one of the many gorgeous designs she presents, or even just get to know the Shetland way of life, you must read this book. There may be other Fair Isle experts, but Ann is truly the master.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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An invaluable book on Fair Isle and Shetland knitting,
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This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
This book is a classic. Ms. Feitelson starts off by laying out the history of Fair Isle knitting and progresses to technique and color theory. The patterns that she provided are beautiful in terms of fit and silhouette, not to mention color choices and pattern designs. I have knitted a few Fair Isle articles and I wish I had bought this book first before knitting my caps and socks. This book is a must-have for anybody wishing to embark on the wonderful journey of Fair Isle and Shetland knitting.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fad or classic resurgent,
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This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
At this time it looks as though the art of Fair Isle is making a huge comeback. Books that are out of print are selling for ten times the original price. Old magazines are being sought in every nook and cranny. Newer yarns are now colored to automatically create Fair Isle color patterns.
This particular book was written by Ann Feitelson who spent considerable time on the Shetland Islands and short of being a native is the closes you will get to the History, Technique, and Color & Patterns in the art of Fair Isle Knitting. This book is more than just patterns; yet there are some classics of socks, gloves, mittens, scarves, and mostly swatters. The real worth that makes this book stand out from the others is the history with pictures in monochrome and color. You may have to learn a few new terms: Needles = Wires Cast On = Lay on Stitch = Loop A few of the garments also have different names. But their purpose is unmistakable. This book besides being practical is a great addition to any library.
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