Fair Isle Knitting Tradition: Shetland Heritage Patterns for Stunning Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and Gloves (Landauer) 14 Unique and Authentic Projects, Step-by-Step Instructions, Techniques, and Tips - Hardcover

Alison Rendall

 
9781639811069: Fair Isle Knitting Tradition: Shetland Heritage Patterns for Stunning Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and Gloves (Landauer) 14 Unique and Authentic Projects, Step-by-Step Instructions, Techniques, and Tips
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1639811060 ISBN 13: 9781639811069
Publisher: Landauer, 2025

Synopsis

Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland — there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting!


  • 14 authentic patterns including beautiful and warm sweaters, hats, socks, slippers, mittens, and more
  • Learn the fundamentals of Fair Isle knitting including yarns, needles, stitches, how to read a Fair Isle pattern, and color choices
  • Author Alison Rendall is a native of Shetland in Northern Scotland, the birthplace of Fair Isle Knitting, and has been knitting since she was a young child

Allow Fair Isle Knitting Tradition to transport you to the Shetland Islands, an archipelago between Scotland and Norway, where a unique, world-famous knitting tradition still makes its mark!

Join author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong Fair Isle knitter, as she leads you on a guided tour through all things Fair Isle knitting. Rendall covers the basics, from yarns and needles to stitches and color choices, bringing even the most aspirational knitters up to speed. Rendall's reputation as a Fair Isle knit designer continues to grow in the knitting community. Her work is stunningly authentic and true to the rich tradition of the Fair Isle style.

Expect wonderfully drawn lessons for 14 authentic Fair Isle patterns, tips for beginners to handle gauge and sizing, and complete overviews of yarns and other materials so you can create authentic Fair Isle knits with minimal experience.

Projects include:

  • Daga Pokki
  • Hevda Headband
  • Toosik Baby Toorie
  • Toosik Toorie
  • Oormel Mittens
  • Skalva Smucks
  • Hentilagets Hat
  • Sukkaburdie Bonnet
  • Lyra Hat
  • Lyra Mitts
  • Lund Socks
  • Klivsi Glivs
  • Virdik Vest
  • Umsket Gansey

Along the way, you'll learn techniques for fashioning multi-colored knitwear of every type. But for the Fair Isle fanatic, there are no substitutes for the authentic patterns handed down on the islands for generations.

With Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, don't be surprised if this time-honored technique quickly becomes your new favorite way to knit!

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About the Author

Alison Rendall, a lifelong Shetlander, grew up immersed in the rich knitting traditions of her homeland during the 1970s. A passionate supporter of Shetland's cultural heritage, she was named the 2023 patron of Shetland Wool Week, a globally celebrated event honoring Britain's northernmost native sheep. Alison's beautifully crafted pullovers, slippers, and socks have captivated a wide audience, with tens of thousands following her work on Instagram (@fair_isle_knitting).

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Publisher
Landauer
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1639811060
ISBN 13 
9781639811069
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
152