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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Paperback)

by Alice Starmore (Author)

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (Aug 21 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486472183
ISBN-13: 978-0486472188
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.1 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 953 g

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.

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Scotland's Fair Isle has long been known for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting. A designer from the region, Alice Starmore explores the history and techniques of the art and provides instructions for over 15 of her own knitwear designs. 100 color photos. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE BOOK FOR FAIR ISLE KNITTERS, May 3 2004

By	"the-pattern-place" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Paperback)

This book is a must have, well worth the price. First it takes you through the history of Fair Isle and The Shetland Islands so beautifully you feel like you are there, or wish you were! The next chapter has a good selection of easy to follow charts. They go from basic through to complex, which you can mix and match for your own unique designs. Then she discusses colour schemes; each jumper has a photo of the scenery that inspired the colours, to bring you inspiration. Next are techniques. She has simple diagrams that are easy to understand, showing all the techniques you need to knit fairisle. Her instructions were so simple I have now decided to knit on 4 needles! I have also learnt continental style knitting, as this technique is a much easier way of Fairisle knitting. Other techniques include steeks (making cardigans by knitting in round); knitting up stitches, corrugated ribbing, stranded knitting and lots more. Then there are 14 of her divine patterns to knit. The last section is design she walks you through instructions of knitting your own cap, tammy and gansey. I wouldn't part with my copy for all the tea in china!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledgeable and detailed. Good history and patterns., Nov 9 1998

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This review is from: Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)

Alice Starmore's phenominal study of Fair Isle knitting provided me with everything I want to know about it: history; common designs used in Fair Isle knitting; great patterns; enough help for me to learn the techniques of manipulating two yarns at the same time; enough guidance for me to design my own patterns; and beautiful, inspiring color pictures.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding fair isle primer, May 19 2000

By	Joanne "Reader" (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)

This book will lead you through the history of fair isle knitting, designing, pattern and color selection, knitting with two or more colors, steeks, and finishing. Fair isle is magnificent and quite unlike anything else I'd done before. The concept of intricate color patterns done seamlessly with Shetland wool was and is quite appealing. I was able, with this book to become proficient in this marvelous style of knitting, creating a masterpiece my first go-round (pun unintended!). It also includes outstanding patterns. I literally wore out my first copy, the pages finally came loose from the binding and I am now on copy #2. I own quite a few books on knitting but consider this my fair isle reference.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Fair Isle primer
For me, as a young (think late 20's, not teens!) but experienced knitter, this book was something of a mixed blessing. Read more

Published 3 months ago by S. Watts

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
This one of my favorite knitting books, period. I have been knitting (self-taught) for about 20 years, and I seldom use a any kind of written pattern. Read more

Published on July 29 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical reference
While the photography in this book is somewhat old-fashioned looking already, this book is a tour de force in fair isle technique. Read more

Published on Nov 10 1998