Description - Fair Isle Knitting: 22 Traditional Patterns from Where the Atlantic Meets the North Sea by Carina Olsson
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 motifsāplus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.
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