- Hardcover: 184 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (Dec 1 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1883010209
- ISBN-13: 978-1883010201
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 930 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #608,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Fantastic book if you're even remotely interested in Fair Isle Knitting. First Reaction: Thorough—history, design, and patterns. The perfect triumvirate." —knittingscholar.com
Book Description
Knit colorful hats, gloves, and sweaters in the Shetland tradition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fad or classic resurgent,
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This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
At this time it looks as though the art of Fair Isle is making a huge comeback. Books that are out of print are selling for ten times the original price. Old magazines are being sought in every nook and cranny. Newer yarns are now colored to automatically create Fair Isle color patterns.This particular book was written by Ann Feitelson who spent considerable time on the Shetland Islands and short of being a native is the closes you will get to the History, Technique, and Color & Patterns in the art of Fair Isle Knitting. This book is more than just patterns; yet there are some classics of socks, gloves, mittens, scarves, and mostly swatters. The real worth that makes this book stand out from the others is the history with pictures in monochrome and color. You may have to learn a few new terms: Needles = Wires Cast On = Lay on Stitch = Loop A few of the garments also have different names. But their purpose is unmistakable. This book besides being practical is a great addition to any library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
formidable exposition of knitting lore,
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This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
When, as a naive young knitting-ingenue, I bought this book, I did not realize what a veritable corncopia of woollen joys awaited my delectation. Having opened that Pandora's Box, I now find myself unable to concentrate on my daily life. I eat, drink, breathe, and sleep, Fair Isle knitting patterns. Ah, Ann Feitelson, see what thou hast done to me! Thou hast verily unwoven the weft of my wool.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the best book available about Fair Isle knitting.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting (Hardcover)
Ann Feitelson brings together, in great detail, everything you will ever need to know about Fair Isle. If you want to design your own or knit one of the many gorgeous designs she presents, or even just get to know the Shetland way of life, you must read this book. There may be other Fair Isle experts, but Ann is truly the master.
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