Fair Isle Knitting: 22 Traditional Patterns from Where the Atlantic Meets the North Sea

Bringing together the stunning complexity of traditional Shetland patterning and the raw natural beauty of Nordic landscapes.

The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.

Inside, you'll find:

• 22 designs for garments and accessories, with pattern panels of varying size and complexity
• A pattern library of traditional motifs ranging from edgings for cuffs and necklines to classic Nordic stars and eight-petaled roses
• Technical tips and easy-to-follow explanations to help you decide how to arrange Fair Isle patterns, understand what ribbing and texture will do to the overall look of a design, and use colors and contrast to their maximum effect

Author: Carina Olsson
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 05/16/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.92h x 7.56w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781646011933


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2023 pg. 89

About the Author
Carina Olsson is a textile artist and course leader. She is one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting. Carina has a unique ability to recreate and capture the colors of nature in her Fair Isle knitting garments and we actually have the pandemic to thank for that. For months Carina sat and knitted swatches with inspiration from among other things, nature on Gotland.