Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. Traditional fair isle patterns have a limited palette of five or so colours, use only two. It is named after fair isle, one of the shetland islands. You can use this technique to make a marvelously modern pillow. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. More crazy wednesday snap friday all crazy auctions book flights book. Isbn 9780684176031 9780684176031 hardcover, charles scribners sons, 1982. Oct 11, 2017 no holiday is complete without traditional bauble ornaments, so perfect your handcrafted knitmas with these fiber adornments. And one of my greatest aids in this has been sheilah mcgregors classic reference book, the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting, first. Historic plates, photographs, diagrams, and pattern charts. Aug 21, 2009 alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not store it with information we could use to identify you.
That makes this a great technique to use for small colorwork patterns on bags, sweaters, socks, and other projects where the back side doesnt show. Traditional fair isle knitting sheila mcgregor haftad. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting needle arts. See all books authored by sheila mcgregor, including the complete book of traditional scandinavian knitting, and traditional fair isle knitting, and more on. The complete book of traditional scandinavian knitting by. You will usually want to hide the back side of the work. The bright and unusual patterns worked into the traditional knitting of fair isle first attracted attention in 1856, when they were described by miss eliza edmondston, a member of a distinguished shetland family, in her book sketches and tales of the shetland islands. Fair isle knitting, also known as stranded colorwork knitting, is a technique for working two or more colors of yarn in the same row. More crazy wednesday snap friday all crazy auctions book flights book holidays. Fair isles unusual technique employs two colors in each row. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books.
If youre looking for the easiest possible patterns to try when getting started with fair isle knitting, this is a fantastic pattern book to consider adding to your knitting library. This video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners who really want to make fair isle patterns as soon as possible. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, alice starmore. We do not share names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses with anyone, nor do we sell them. Michael pearsons traditional knitting by michael pearson, 9780486460536, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Fair isle knitting has been replicated worldwide but the genuine article can only be found on the threesquaremile north atlantic island. Subscribe to our newsletter and well give you a free pattern download for our gansey fingerless mitts. Fair isle knitting has been replicated worldwide but the genuine article can only be found. Buy complete book of traditional fair isle knitting reprint by sheila mcgregor isbn. More than 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, and more.
A true fair isle garment made on fair isle will win you recognition anywhere. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list. With either easytonavigate colorwork patterns or just a single pair of colors to work with, these easy fair isle patterns are the perfect starting point for you in your stranded knitting journey. Starmore explains the traditional fair isle techniques of circular knitting and presents detailed tutorials on incorporating classic motifs, exploring color schemes. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and charts, it also provides instructions for traditional garments. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. Jun 29, 2016 over the years, a series of rules have evolved creating a sort of standard that knitters are encouraged to follow. Knitters of all skill levels will find this volume an excellent source of design inspiration as well as a guide to techniques and patterns from around the world. Fair isle fral is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. Buy complete book of traditional fair isle knitting reprint by mcgregor, sheila isbn.
I love the history of knitting, and the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting does tell the history of fair isle knitting well. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting paperback september 1, 1986 by sheila mcgregor author. I became reinspired with color stranded knitting after reading this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Meg swansen, schoolhouse press a fascinating and well researched book.
The women of the textile mills and the families whose wea. Aug 05, 2007 in my previous post, i said that two books complete book of trad. Sheila mcgregor books list of books by author sheila. Traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor goodreads. Easy fair isle knitting pattern book by martin storey.
This book is hands down awesome the best of the fair isle books i own. These knitting patterns are great for dipping your toes into fair isle. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting mcgregor, sheila on. Traditional fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet. The great news is that it is now back in print see more information here. Exclusively fair isle history of fair isle knitting. Complete book of traditional fair isle knitting book by. In fair isle knitting, only 2 colors are used per round and yarn is carried for a limited number of stitches across the back of the work. More editions of complete book of traditional fair isle knitting. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting hardcover 25 jun 1981 by sheila mcgregor author.
Original designs inspired by nordic and fair isle knitting traditions. Fair isle knitting gained considerable popularity when the prince of wales later edward viii wore fair isle jumpers in public in 1921. Starmores richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor 19860901 on. Don starts with samples and charts for 28 traditional designs and then moves on to simple instructions for authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves. Original designs inspired by nordic and fair isle knitting traditions hilary grant knitting from the north. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. In fair isle knitting, only 2 colors are used per round and yarn is carried for a limited number of stitches.
This free pattern from yarnspirations uses two colors of. Theyre convinced that they lack the skills required. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting book. The intricate patterns that originated there is famous around the world. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the arts history, patterns, and techniques.
Buy the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting first edition by mcgregor, sheila isbn. Popular knitting history books goodreads share book. Give them as gifts or festoon your own tree, simple shaping and fair isle motifs make these easier and quicker than youd think. Fair isle designs are complicated and often very colorful. If you encounter a problem accessing any of the patterns, we urge you to report. Isbn 9780844662695 9780844662695 hardcover, peter smith pub inc, 1986. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting alice starmore haftad. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact including dust cover, if applicable. Why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list conde. Traditional fair isle knitting ebook by sheila mcgregor. Sheila mcgregor is the author of traditional scandinavian knitting 4.
The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor 19860901. Jan 21, 2016 and one of my greatest aids in this has been sheilah mcgregors classic reference book, the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting, first published in the uk in 1981 and published here. Original designs inspired by nordic and fair isle knitting. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor 19860901 paperback 1745. Apr 12, 2020 fair isle knitwear by mati ventrillon. In my humble opinion this book is the book on fair isle knitting needed in your knitting basket to both learn and encourage your fairisle knitting skill. You will have to design your own hats, scarves, sweaters, etc. Mastering fair isle knitting has never been easier.
Buy fair isle knitting book and get the best deals. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting paperback. Fair isle is an island north of scotland and is part of the shetland islands.
The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by. Festive fair isle ornaments pattern by emily kintigh. For years knitters have been pining for the return of michael pearsons lovely book, traditional knitting, complete with historical notes, charts, photos and patterns for fair isle, guernsey, and aran sweaters. White, on, writes that starmores book of fair isle knitting makes my head hurt in a good way. The very easy guide to fair isle knitting paperback. Fear of choosing yarn colors and fear of the fair isle knitting techniques involved.
There are also lots of patterns, both complete sweater patterns and pattern of traditional motifs for the reader knitter to use to create their own pattern. There are also lots of patterns, both complete sweater patterns and pattern of traditional motifs for the readerknitter to use to create their own pattern. Wellknown, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular fair isle patterns. The knitting traditions newsletter is published once and occasionally two times per month and is chock full of tips, ideas, and gorgeous knitting projects from beth. Slow knitting by hannah thiessen, the belles of new england. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design. In this definitive guide, the author shows how any circularmethod knitting technique can yield the popular fair isle patterns. One of the rookie mistakes when knitting fair isle for the first few times is to pull the yarn floats the strands between the stitches knit in a given colour tightly across the back of the work, which can compress the gauge of the fair isle section relative to your stockinette stitch gauge. It not only explores the arts history, patterns, and traditional techniques but. In her publication, the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting 1981, mcgregor recorded techniques, motifs and patterns used by knitters in shetland. Buy the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting craftline s. When i bought my copy it was out of print and very expensive. Aug 01, 2003 buy traditional fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace by sheila mcgregor isbn.
It is very similar to her fair isle book and includes another great library of patterns for use in designing a garment in any one of the northern european and icelandic knitting styles. Fair isle is a very specific type of stranded knitting from fair isle, a tiny island in the north of scotland and part of the shetland islands. These traditional approaches to color and technique. Im still surprised at how often people tell me they just cant do fair isle knitting patterns. Fair isle knitting originated on the remote island of fair isle a tiny jewel in the ocean lying midway between the orkney and shetland islands to the north of scotland in the uk, at the point where the atlantic ocean meets the north sea. Traditional scandinavian knitting by sheila mcgregor. The complete book of traditional knitting rae compton. In addition to familiar traditionsthose of shetland, fair isle, faroe, and aranit features the lesserknown styles of norway, greece, turkey, and other countries. Im obviously not here to tell you about the birds, so lets talk about the knitting technique. Many people use the term fair isle when they mean stranded knitting, and this is inaccurate. Boasting geometric patterns and rich, natural colors, the knits of fair isle have roots in the fashions of viking invaders, norwegian immigrants, and spanish sailors. Read traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor available from rakuten kobo. This older 1980s edition i found in a used book store.
It ties in very neatly with the story of fair isle knitting which i tried to unravel in my previous book the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting, batsford 1981, picking a cautious way between the assorted myths of viking and spanish origins and claims of great antiquity. Sheila mcgregor books list of books by author sheila mcgregor. Buy the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting first edition by sheila mcgregor isbn. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. Not a lot of color photos, but full of information and the history of british fair isle knitting. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor patterns the complete book of traditional fair isle knitting. This beautiful book offers practical advice on designing garments and the use of colour to give valuable assistance to knitters who wish to create their own patterns and seek inspiration for an. Buy traditional fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace by sheila mcgregor isbn. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become paywalled later. The alice starmore book of fair isle knitting is great and full of information and great charts, but if you can buy only one book of fair isle charts, buy this one. Fair isle knitting originated on the remote island of fair isle, one of the shetland islands in scotland.
Starmore is best known for her book on fair isle knitting, a traditional knitting. There are also lots of patterns, both complete sweater patterns and pattern of traditional motifs for the readerknitter to use to. If you buy this book, you should know that this is not a book of fair isle garment designs to knit by hand. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting. Traditional fair isle knitting by sheila mcgregor a treasury of over 70 pages of patterns that can be used for mittens, jerseys, jackets and hats. Sheila mcgregor author of traditional scandinavian knitting. Kop boken alice starmores book of fair isle knitting av alice starmore isbn. Fair isle crochet guide resources for your handmade home.
Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit. It is fun to knit and easy once you get the hang of it. Aug 15, 2007 alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting. Complete book of traditional fair isle knitting sheila mcgregor on. Starmore is best known for her book on fair isle knitting, a traditional knitting technique used to create complex patterns with multiple, typically up to five, colours. Sep 11, 2017 why fair isle sweaters have a threeyear waiting list.
As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex technique of knitting pullovers and other items using a palette of five colours, on which she is an acknowledged expert. Jun 06, 2017 fair isle is a very specific type of stranded knitting from fair isle, a tiny island in the north of scotland and part of the shetland islands. Fair isle knitting makes a nice warm fabric because all those floats add extra bulk and warmth. Situated far to the north of the scottish mainland, t. The alice starmore book of fair isle knitting is great and full of information and great. The complete book of traditional fair isle knitting by sheila.