This is because fair isle knitting produces long trails of unused yarn, called floats, on the wrong side of your work. Wattersons the very easy guide to lace knitting latest focuses on fair isle knitting, also known as stranded color work. Additional yarn information sample rug in the book uses. We love to pin and share fair isle knitting tips and ideas click follow for lots of inspiration. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, 1988, taunton press, usa new edition 2009, dover publications, usa. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting green bookshop.
See more ideas about knitting, fair isle knitting, knitting inspiration. First out is the easiest technique to knit with two or more colors, let me present. Knit in the round from the top down, this fair isle yoke pullover is a. Beginners will appreciate the simple painfree lessons in knitting in the round using circular needles, doublepoints, or the magic loop method. Fair isle trick how to knit 2 color fair isle in the round. Traditional fair isle patterns have a limited palette of five or so colours, use only two.
The knit pattern uses circular and doublepointed needles to knit topdown in the round. Like the other titles in the series, the book is organized into brief lessons, each with a specific focus, and progresses from the very basics of color knitting color choice, supplies, general knitting basics, chart reading to more advanced techniques the color work. While the distinctions between techniques arent hardset, fair isle knitting is at its core a way to knit with two color strands at a time. Lessons in fair isle, twined, helix, and tubular knitting are also presented for advanced knitters. Fair isle weekend takes you on an exciting trip to fair isle, a windswept island in shetland, famous for its traditional colourwork knitting. Fair isle ribbing, which is almost always worked in the round, calls for the knit stitches to be one color and the purl stitches to be the other color. Guide to knitting colorwork 5 ways to add color dont be. How to convert a flat knitting pattern to knitting in the.
Easy way to knit fair isle and other stranded colourwork in the round and flat. You will get started on a pair of fingerless mittens designed by jo and practice colour work techniques, which are used in fair isle and nordic knitting. There are no floats particularly the hard to maintain long floats and you dont have to worry about maintaining your tension with the floats like fair isle cons. To get 50% discount on the download, before 31 march 2021, use this code. Try this technique to make short floats that arent the way.
Mar 12, 2021 fair isle knitting projects hats, sweaters, cowls, scarves, baby knits. Additional needle information as this project is knit in the round, circular needles are required, 24 or longer. Mini projects are included for you to try out your new skills before tackling fullsized projects. Fair isle sweaters simplified, the original philosophers. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace by alice starmore 4. The definitive guide to designing and knitting in the irish aran tradition, this highly sought after book returns to print after a decades absence in a revised and expanded version.
Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. 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. Its her first hand knit project book and includes 30 patterns for contemporary hats, scarves, mitts and jumpers. It was published by interweave press and has a total of 184 pages in the book. Introduction to fair isle knitting in the round be. The lengths of yarn drawn across the back of the work between. Have fun mixing and matching your favorite colors in this oneofakind pattern. As mentioned above, fair isle is usually worked in the round, so you would read the chart from right to left and bottom to top, just like you knit. Easier than stranded knitting think fair isle and intarsia finished fabric maintains most of the stretch, unlike stranded knitting. Orkney rowan knitting, fair isle knitting, fair isle.
Hilary grant if you love fair isle patterns and nordic knitting in general, you need to know about knitting from the north knitting pattern book by hilary grant. The full step by step tutorial is at fair isledownload this tutorial in pdf at knitting tutorials. Easy way to knit fair isle and other stranded colorwork in. This is very common for projects in the round, but you can make your flat projects fair isle too. This makes it easy in that you dont have to look at a chart to see what color to use. Easy way to knit fair isle and other stranded colourwork in the. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Knitting jogless stripes in the round for beginners.
Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2. In her first 3 hour instructional video hazel is followed as she knits a seamless fair isle cardigan shetland star from start to finish. I think this book has appealing and doable patterns. Fair isle pockets knitted steeks method cast on 118 sts. Episode 18 fairisle on the purl side fruity knitting. Work chart for fair isle pocket, sts 5 to 55 until all 62 rows have been completed. If you own this class or are a member of premium, please log in to watch. Fair isle knitting patterns in the round knitting in the round is easily the most popular way to knit in fair isle. While starmore deals with fair isle style knitting only, the techniques are useful for all kinds of knitting design. Steeking is a bit of magic that makes construction of a garment so much easier to knit and make. As you can see, on round 2 of chart a, you will be working with 3 colours at once. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, dover knitting, crochet. The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally.
When you knit in the round, nobody will see the wrong side of your work at all. Pair it with a hot cup of tea and your favorite book for an evening of relaxation. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, 1988, taunton press, usa new edition 2009, dover publications, usa also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. With setin sleeves, round neck and striped rib and cuffs, this knitting pattern is for the experienced knitter. Here youll find lovely jumpers and jackets with round yoke. This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. The title of this book is the art of fair isle knitting and it was written by ann feitelson. Knitting with 2 colors on the same row or round dates to at least the 1500s. Follow along with me as i knit a small swatch in fair isle rib. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolour knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in.
Traditional fair isle patterns have a limited palette of five or so colours, use only two colours per row, are worked in the round, and limit the length of a run of any particular colour. It is thirty years since my fair isle knitting book was first published. Broadly recognized as one of the worlds authorities on fair isle and other folk kn she began knitting as a child, studying the folk knitting traditions of her native scotland. However, i learn better by watching or listening to somebody, so this book isnt quite as useful for me, as somebody who would like to learn. Wide selection of fair isle, color work and intarsia pattern books. May 26, 2015 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 is named after fair isle, one of the shetland islands. Knitting stripes is just as easy as knitting with one color. Introduction to fair isle knitting in the round be inspired. To watch this e book on your home computer, you need the latest version of. Assuming the round starts at the right underarm seam marked here with a purple thread, work the number of sts to be cast off for the back armhole shaping 5 sts in this case and slip these and the last 4 sts or required number for the front armhole castoff of previous round onto waste yarn, cast on 5 steek sts and knit them, pm edge of right armhole of back, work across back sts until 5 sts in this case before the next marker left underarm seam, cast off 9 sts. Stripes are the easiest colorwork technique in knitting.
Technique tutorials fair isle or 2 color stranded knitting can make long floats. If you love fair isle patterns and nordic knitting in general, you need to know about knitting from the north knitting pattern book by hilary grant. If you own one book on colorwork, this might just be the best choice. Fair isle knitting, also known as stranded colorwork knitting, is a technique for working two or more colors of yarn in the same row. Unlike intarsia or fair isle, it doesnt require any special joining techniques. Watch a brief introduction to the fair isle technique. In addition to the history of fair isle knitting, starmore explains the use of oxo patterns mixed with peerie or bands of small patterns that are mixed with the larger patterns and provide a pleasing rhythm. How to convert a flat knitting pattern to knitting in the round. The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up in rounds, with a steek for the front opening. The tube is then cut open, and the edge stitches are unraveled to form the fringe. The newbies guide to fair isle knitting holly g hats. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. Knitting a pattern where two or more colours repeat continuously across a row uses a method known as fair isle. See more ideas about fair isle knitting, knitting, fair isle.
Sep 09, 2019 stranded knitting techniques, including fair isle. Fair isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. May 9, 2018 in this board we share the best fair isle knitting for beginners. For a while now, i have been really interested at trying my hand at fair isle knitting. Slip the first stitch of the second round purlwise, place a stitch marker after it this will be the new start of your round and continue knitting as normal. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. It might sound intimidating but there a few video tutorials that provides a great demonstration and once you catch the hang of it, it does start to feel natural. In these last thirty years over twohundred thousand copies of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting have made their way into the hands of knitters worldwide and the technique of strandedcolour knitting in the round with knitted steeks known and practised only by certain scottish islanders until i taught my first classes in dallas. Check out the following patterns for some easy fair isle knitting.
Nov 08, 2018 summary this colorwork rug is knit in the round as a large tube, using two colors per round. Our experts have got for you some top tips, ways to avoid the pitfalls and the 6 best ways to make sure your finished fair isle knitting is smooth and lies flat. Worked in a bulky weight yarn, this classic fair isle pattern is perfect for staying warm on even the coldest nights. Well start by learning fair isle knitting in the round, and ill cover all the tips and. Knit in the round and starting with 1x1 ribbing, youll work the fair isle pattern and finish it off with another 1 x 1 rib edge. During her many trips to fair isle, mary jane has been fascinated and inspired by the islands rich textile traditions, learning about fair isle knitting by looking at old. See more ideas about fair isle knitting patterns, knitting patterns, fair isle knitting.
This book starts out with the history of fair isle knitting and includes a great number of pictures, as one would expect. There are some really nice color patterns, and a discussion on techniques. Changing colors and fair isle knitting yarnspirations. How to knit an icelandic sweater, what is fair isle knitting. Fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolour knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing. Fair isle knitting has a reputation for complexity that can make even. Instead, we work the same row or round with each colour separately. I am at the stage in my knitting life that i dont want to do formulas to figure out patterns, or have to have a bachelors in fine arts or be a master knitter to knit something useful or enjoyable for myself or others. Starmore later expanded her textile studies, traveling in scandinavia in the late 1970s on a winston churchill fellowship. If youre new to fair isle or stranded knitting, start by learning the.
Essential techniques to master knitting in the round. But when you are knitting in the round things get a bit problematic. It is fun to knit and easy once you get the hang of it. Knitting in the round is easily the most popular way to knit in fair isle. To begin, simply cast on as you normally would and knit any plain rows called for in the pattern. In this case, its 29 stitches and 6 rows of stockinette stitch, which gives your swatch a foundation and makes it easier to learn fair isle working fair isle or stranded knitting on the right or knit side of a stockinette stitch fabric is easy and doesn. Fair isle pocket knitted flat make 2 cast on 51 sts. Fair isle knitting click the links above to learn more about the classes or join knitfreedom premium now and get this and every other video we sell free. Jan 11, 2014 introduction to fair isle in the round this course is aimed at beyond beginners and will provide an introduction to stranded colour knitting and knitting in the round at the same time. Instructions and list of materials needed are included along with the photo so im not sure why youd click on the link to see the photos. Tips if you have found a fair isle pattern that is worked flat you will read the chart as if it shows the right side of the work facing you. Fair isle knitting gained considerable popularity when the prince of wales later edward viii wore fair isle jumpers in public in 1921. Speaking of striking out on your own, a great resource to have by your side is the book of fair isle knitting, a recent and muchlauded book by famed fair isle yarn and knitwear designer alice starmore. When the fair isle pattern you will be knitting is in the round, how do you swatch.
The museum of london collection boasts a lovely childs mitten that dates to the tudor era. Also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. The definitive book to learning fair isle knitting by expert knitter, teacher and founder of the knit knacks, monica russel, featuring 60 pattern swatches and beautiful, practical projects to test your newfound skills. Despite the skinny yarn and skinny needles i think it knits up fast because it is always changing and i want to do just one more round. In this video, i demonstrate how to do fair isle knitting in the round. The general idea is simple we dont carry two or more strands in one row. Fearless fair isle knitting contains 30 patterns for sweaters, hats, and more. Fair isle fral is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles, and her classic book of fair isle knitting is the work that introduced americans to the popular traditional. Once the first fair isle band and the first set of increases have been worked, it is usual for a tam design to have a larger fair isle pattern over the main part of the hat.
Starmore explains the traditional fair isle techniques of circular knitting and presents detailed tutorials on incorporating classic motifs, exploring color schemes. I have been knitting in the round since i read ezs knitting without tears in the 1970s. Muckleberry hat by mary jane mucklestone from the knit real shetland bo. Everything from knitting a blanket with an integrated border to a really fantastic fair isle sweater. Fair isle intheround rug pattern by donna druchunas. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit. How to swatch in the round for fair isle knitting youtube. The wrong side is conveniently hidden inside the scarf, so theres no need to worry no matter how you style it, the scarf will always look its best. The patterns are grouped into chapters, based on one chart each. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting thriftbooks. Fair isle trick how to knit 2 color fair isle in the.
Andrea takes you through the process of swatching in the round. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace 8600296920. I was really inspired by the all over fair isle patterns i saw in shetland, and wanted to use this as the base for my tam design. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet. Books focusing on colourwork patterns and techniques, including fairisle, stranded and intarsia knitting. It begins with a history of fair isle knitting, then has a long chapter of charted fair isle patterns and a discussion of traditional colors, followed by a chapter of techniques used in knitting in the round, including the scary steek, and how to care for your fair isle knitting. Work chart for fair isle pocket, sts 1 to 59 twice until all 62 rounds have been completed. Our book fair isle sweaters simplified and our instructional video the original philosophers twohanded fair isle and other stories approx. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and.
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