- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Martingale & Company (Jun 15 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1564773116
- ISBN-13: 978-1564773111
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #370,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Interweave Knits magazine, Fall 2000 issue
An entertaining tale and useful primer. Sixteen vibrantly-colored pullovers never require more than two colors per row.
Book Description
Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified
by Ann and Eugene Bourgeois
by Ann and Eugene Bourgeois
The Easiest Way to Knit in the Fair Isle Style!
Get ready to make your next knitting project an exhilarating journey with the spectacular designs featured in Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified.
Drenched in color and shaped for the utmost comfort, these rich, multihued sweaters use a remarkably simple two-handed method that takes just a few minutes to learn and a few evenings to master. A dazzling array of colors, from traditional heathers and bright, bold tones to calm-and-cool hues, will make your knitting an exciting new adventure.
· Knit beautiful, sumptuous sweaters featuring stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern
· Learn the history of the husband-and-wife team behind Philosopher's Wool who built their traditional-style farmhouse, raised their own sheep, dyed their own wool, and designed these dynamic Fair Isle patterns
· Try simple, quick methods for making sweaters larger or smaller, longer or shorter--even after your sweaters are finished
· PLUS--Discover Philosopher's Wool's signature technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans with a few simple snips
Whether you want to start knitting right away or enjoy perusing each page in anticipation of your next project, you'll be inspired to unleash your own artistry with these 16 gloriously simple Fair Isle patterns.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll be hooked!,
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This review is from: Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified (Paperback)
I have read this book over and over again in the week that I've had it, and I've finished one sleeve of my first sweater! I am mesmerized by the patterns and colours presented, and the fact that the instructions are very concise. I did have some questions about the actual knitting process, but once I got started, it all made sense. I am a self-taught knitter, by no means an expert, but the sleeve I've just finished is beautiful and it looks like someone who knew what they were doing knitted it. Even if I ever stop knitting, I'll keep this book just to read and look at the beautiful pictures!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Must know what you're doing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified (Paperback)
This is a lovely book for inspiring you to knit. The patterns and use of colour is beautiful and varied. The two-handed technique is easy to master and produces smooth results. That alone is worth the price of the book.Tha main downfall with the book is inadequate instructions for finishing the sweater. The kilim jacket has such poor instructions for the front bands that I had to take my sweater to the local wool store for help. They, too, were confused. Some instructions were cryptic and contradicted other instructions earlier in the book. Most frustrating of all is that they totally failed to mention how to attach the band facing. They simply assumed you know how to finish a knitted jacket. I knit because I hate to sew. The steek technique they use in this book requires the use of a sewing machine. Traditional Fair Isle steeks don't. I found the thick wool jammed my sewing machine and will never combine machine sewing and hand knitting again. But then, I'm not a seamstress and would rather hand-stitch any day. This is personal preference. You might find the machine solves your problems. Overall, I'd recommend this book for people who want to learn the two-handed technique and like the pattern charts, but I wouldn't attempt knitting their sweaters without a clearly written knitting reference book close at hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Book!,
By Edie L. Baldwin "oodieball" (New Providence, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified (Paperback)
I was new to knitting and had always loved the look of Fair Isle and was too chicken to do it myself. Then I saw this book and got curious. Ordered it and enjoyed it immensely. Had to travel to Arizona to find the video. If you want to do Fair Isle and also enjoy a good story this is the book! Easy to read, candy for the eyes. It is great to just sit back and review it and take in the photos. I then had the pleasure of meeting Eugene at a knitting show and getting my copy signed. The Bourgeois' are as delightful as their book I told them they need to come out with another pattern book, but Eugene told me 'we would have to tell a story too!' If you enjoy knitting this is a great book. You get addicted watching the color patterns evolve. Do NOT start your kniiting late in the evening you will start to lose sleep after you start these sweaters. They are constantly evolving rainbows. I would recommend this book and have as gifts for knitters from non knitters. (If you are lucky maybe they will make you a sweater in gratitude!)
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