Download or read book Fair Isle Crochet Projects written by Melissa Leapman and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fair Isle Tunisian Crochet written by Brenda Bourg and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intimidated by knitting with all the colors needed to create a beautiful Fair Isle pattern? Now you can get the look of colorwork knitting with the ease of Tunisian crochet!
Download or read book Alice Starmore s Book of Fair Isle Knitting written by Alice Starmore and published by Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.
Download or read book Fair Isle Crochet Workshop written by Natasja van Vreeswijk and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home. This beautiful pattern book is for crochet enthusiasts who want to go one step further. Fair isle is a well-known knitting technique, but can also be used for crochet. The Fair Isle crochet technique is explained in the first part, followed by 15 home decorations in the second part. These home accessories are made in a lovely vintage style and have geometric patterns and black and white as their base colours. From blankets and pillows, from ottomans to hip plant baskets, there are lots of gorgeous projects to make. The crochet patterns are accompanied by clear colour charts and beautiful photographs of the finished projects.
Download or read book The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting written by Lynne Watterson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect gift for beginning knitters to sew up some amazing crafting skills. Fair Isle knitting may look complicated, but knitting expert Lynne Watterson lays out the basics in a way that is easy to follow and understand with The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting. She starts with an overview that covers everything from the best types of yarn suitable for Fair Isle patterns to beginner knitting techniques. Also included is a primer on how to read Fair Isle charts, plus an illustrated step-by-step guide to Fair Isle knitting showing complete beginners how to hold the yarns, strand across the back of knitting, link colors in, and how to weave in ends. The main chapters feature a selection of beautiful Fair Isle stitch patterns. Each pattern contains clear instructions in both written and chart form, and these are cross-referenced to a comprehensive guide to abbreviations. A variety of simple, stylish projects included in each chapter demonstrates ways to use the beautifully shaded Fair Isle patterns—from chic accessories and the latest fashion looks to colorful cushion covers and cozy blankets. Bonus material offers a variety of stunning finishing touches that can be used to enhance your knitting—including beads, buttons, tassels, cords, fringe, and more.
Download or read book Crochet Colorwork Made Easy written by Claire Goodale and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Colorwork with Crochet Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles—Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle—introducing each technique through bright,contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated—or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs. Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!
Download or read book Fair Isle Knitting written by Monica Russel and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A great book to ease a knitter new to Fair Isle knitting into the fold” with projects for sweaters, hats, pillows, bags, and more from the top designer (Knitty.com). Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colors in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and bestselling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colorwork technique and provides all the inspiration you need to create stunning Fair Isle patterns of your own. The book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting, and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colorwork There are step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colors and using charts, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colorful examples A stunning collection of pattern swatches provides inspiration and instruction for over 45 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colorways To practice your new skills, there are 14 items to knit, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat. “The motifs are often modern and bright with the themes such as flowers, cherries, dancing ladies, ducks and alpacas as well as various geometric shapes.” —Slipknot
Download or read book Fearless Fair Isle Knitting written by Kathleen Taylor and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting, best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.
Download or read book Traditional Fair Isle Knitting written by Sheila McGregor and published by The Rosen Publishing Group. This book was released on 2003-09-19 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.
Download or read book Fair Isle Knitting and Design written by Nicki Merrall and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Fair Isle knitting and design skills were originally handed down from one Shetland generation to the next, with each new generation of knitters experimenting, adapting and extending the repertoire of patterns to develop the Fair Isle knitting we see today. Fair Isle knitting is fascinating - only two colours are used in any single row - yet the patterns and colours chosen combine to create something that is more than the sum of its parts. The distinctive combination of colours and patterns, ranging from the simple to the highly intricate, continues to inspire knitters worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book includes the development of Fair Isle knitting; a collection of Fair Isle patterns and motifs; exercises to develop a sense of colour and apply colour theory to Fair Isle knitting and a detailed step-by-step guide for the techniques used in Fair Isle knitting. Five original designs, with further ideas for their modification and development are included too as well as guidance on adapting and designing Fair Isle projects of your own.
Download or read book I Can t Believe I m Fair Isle Knitting written by Sheila G. Joynes and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this thorough guidebook from Sheila G. Joynes, you can easily learn Fair Isle knitting and gradually expand your skill level while making a colourful cowl and hats for the family.
Download or read book Fair Isle to Crochet written by Karen Whooley and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fair Isle isn't just for knitters! When you crochet these five afghans, you ll easily get the same richly detailed look as knitted Fair Isle designs. It's as simple as using single crochet stitches and following our full-color stitch charts! The Southwest Warmth afghan offers muted sunset colors and is a perfect gift for a man. The Girl's Cozy Afghan is a vivid palette that includes purple and pink. The boys in the house will enjoy the Kid's Winter Warmer in orange, yellow, blue, and green. For babies, there is a soft flurry of snowflakes or a shower of sweet hearts. 5 crochet designs by Karen Ratto Whooley for Intermediate skill level, using medium weight yarn for 3 designs and light weight for the 2 baby designs.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting written by Sheila McGregor and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1988 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history and sourcebook of Fair Isle techniques and patterns for the experienced knitter. The author explains the circular method and includes chapters on how to design garments, on knitting techniques and on the use of colour. Over 70 pages of patterns are featured.
Download or read book Fair Isle Knitting Patterns written by Mary Macgregor and published by Shetland Times. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fair Isle Knitting Patterns' reproduces the known work of Robert Williamson.
Download or read book Fair Isle Style written by Mary Jane Mucklestone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-09 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today. Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapesâ€"from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake. Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for today's knitters. A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.
Download or read book 200 Fair Isle Motifs written by Mary Jane Mucklestone and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.
Download or read book Japanese Wonder Crochet written by Nihon Vogue, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe! Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful crochet techniques and charts that are so popular within the country. The book shows a creative approach to classic crochet stitches such as Aran, herringbone, Bavarian, waffle, crocodile, reversible crochet, and many more. A swatch pattern is provided for each stitch which helps crocheters practice the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. 25 exciting projects are included: A patchwork throw A reversible cowl Bags in Bavarian, crocodile, Aran stitches and more Totes in herringbone and rib stitches A vintage bag and floral brooch in bullion stitch A tea cozy, mittens, a shawl And so much more! An extensive introduction by Japanese knitting and crochet expert Gayle Roehm explains the stitch charts as well as the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of crochet. A guide to stitch symbols and extensive lessons provide visual guidance. With Japanese Wonder Crochet and a little practice, crocheters and Japanese-style knitters can open up many new horizons using the wonderful patterns that so many Westerners have already fallen in love with.
