Fair Isle knitting : 22 traditional patterns from where the Atlantic meets the North Sea / Carina Olsson.
Publisher:
Trafalgar Square Books,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
175 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Notes:
Originally published in Swedish as Fair-isle stickning : tr�ojor, m�ossor och vantar med f�arger fr�an naturen
Summary:
"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"--Amazon.
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