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Fair Isle knitting : 22 traditional patterns from where the Atlantic meets the North Sea

Carina Olsson (Author)
"The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own"--Amazon
Print Book, English, 2023
Trafalgar Square Books, North Pomfret, Vermont, 2023
Patterns
175 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
9781646011933, 1646011937
1380360681
Originally published in Swedish as Fair-Isle stickning : tröjor, mössor och vantar med färger från naturen