Fair Isle Knitting

Boasting geometric patterns and rich, natural colors, the knits of Fair Isle have roots in the fashions of Viking invaders, Norwegian immigrants, and Spanish sailors. Don starts with samples and charts for 28 traditional designs and then moves on to simple instructions for 13 authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves.

The Origins and Development of Fair Isle Knitting
  Beginnings
  Rise in popularity
  Wool
  Practical Guidelines
How to use the charts
  Colours
  Repeat numbers
  Knitting on the round
  Circular Needles
  Circular Knitting on 3 or more needles
  The Knitting Belt
  Stranding
  ‘Weaving in’
  Tensions
  Shetland 2-ply jumper yarn
Yarns
After-care Sizes
Fitting
Grafting
The Samples
The Garments
  Lady’s Round-Neck Jumper
  Child’s Zip-Neck Jumper
  Fisherman’s Jumper
  Man’s Round-Neck Jumper
  Man’s Round-Neck Pullover
  Lady’s Yoked Cardigan
  Child’s Hat and Scarf
  Child’s Cardigan
  Man’s Cross-Neck Jumper
  Man’s V-Neck Pullover
  Boy’s Round-Neck Pullover
  Lady’s Hat, Scarf and Mittens
  Lady’s Jacket