Fair Isle Knitting, The Ultimate Guide Book by Monica Russel

Fair Isle Knitting, The Ultimate Guide Book by Monica Russel

Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal and is celebrated all over the world for its gorgeous patterns and distinctive motifs. And simply just using just two colours in each row you can create a myriad of various patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colourwork technique and provides all the inspiration and skills you need to create stunning your own Fair Isle patterns!

• Not only that! This book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colourwork
• There are also step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colours and using charts, that are all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colourful examples
• As well as a fantastic collection of pattern swatches that helps to provide inspiration and instructions for over 45 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colourways
• And to practise your new skills with, there are also 14 items to knit, ranging from a simple hat to a beautiful dress and a magnificent waistcoat.