Take a trip to the Fair Isle, where traditional knitting still reigns supreme. Filled with historical background on their knitting patterns, you'll be introduced to the lore of shipwrecks and foreign travelers, and see patterns lifted from curtain patterns and lineolum, along with patterns with unknown origins. Black and white and a center color photo section highlight the traditional, bright two-color style used in Fair Isle knitting. The author shows how any circular-method knitting technique can create Fair Isle patterns and offers practical advice on designing garments and use of color.
