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Fair Isle Fashion Knits
17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns
Published by Stackpole Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Transform your knitting with 17 stunning colorwork patterns that celebrate vibrant designs from top to bottom, perfect for everyday elegance!
Instead of restricting stranded knitting to only the yoke of a sweater, the 17 patterns in this collection embrace colorwork from top to bottom. Modern and traditional motifs are used in new ways to create an array of styles and shapes, from cardigans, hoodies, and short sleeve sweaters to cozy pullovers, ponchos, and even a dress. A variety of colorful yarns are used to varying effects: mohair for soft halos, merino wool for stitch definition, and alpaca for lightweight warmth. The sweaters are unique and sure to be noticed, yet are comfortable and appropriate for everyday wear.
Instead of restricting stranded knitting to only the yoke of a sweater, the 17 patterns in this collection embrace colorwork from top to bottom. Modern and traditional motifs are used in new ways to create an array of styles and shapes, from cardigans, hoodies, and short sleeve sweaters to cozy pullovers, ponchos, and even a dress. A variety of colorful yarns are used to varying effects: mohair for soft halos, merino wool for stitch definition, and alpaca for lightweight warmth. The sweaters are unique and sure to be noticed, yet are comfortable and appropriate for everyday wear.
- 17 knit clothing patterns including 6 sweaters, 3 pullovers, 2 short jackets, a cardigan, a turtleneck, an oversized vest, a cropped shirt, a poncho, and a dress
- Sizes adult S to XL
- Short sleeves tops are perfect for summer, while long sleeve sweaters are great for cold winters
- Patterns use a range of yarn from lace weight to worsted
- Appropriate for intermediate knitters comfortable with sweater-making and colorwork
- Includes refreshers on stranded knitting and a guide for some unusual stitches and techniques including German short rows, the Italian bind-off, binding with I-cord, and the mattress stitch
- Written and designed by humans, for humans!
Product Details
- Publisher: Stackpole Books (March 4, 2025)
- Length: 144 pages
- ISBN13: 9780811774901
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Raves and Reviews
Andrea Brauneis takes a modern approach to Fairisle with this collection of women’s garments. The patterns are all worked from the top down and include jackets, sweaters, ponchos, short-sleeved tops and dresses, in on-trend shapes and featuring Andrea’s fresh take on Fairisle stitch patterns. The book is aimed at intermediate to advanced knitters rather than beginners, but there is a thorough guide to stranded colourwork for those new to the technique, with illustrated explanations of how to hold and carry the yarns, shaping and cast-off methods, and chart reading. The patterns also include detailed notes and tips to make things easier.
The Glenna hooded cardigan in a tweed yarn would be perfect for autumn walks, while other favourite makes include the Roya short-sleeved sweater, which combines mohair with Merino wool, and the colourful Geilis dress, which features a circular yoke accented with crochet bobbles.
– JR, Knitting Magazine iss. 264
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