Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting!
- 14 authentic patterns including sweaters, headbands, socks, mittens, and a dog sweater
- Learn the fundamentals of Fair Isle knitting including yarns, needles, stitches, how to read a Fair Isle pattern, and color choices
- Author Alison Rendall is a native of Shetland in Northern Scotland, the birthplace of Fair Isle Knitting, and has been knitting since she was a young child
Allow Fair Isle Knitting Tradition to transport you to the islands in Shetland, northern Scotland, where a unique, world-famous knitting tradition still makes its mark!
Join author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong Fair Isle knitter, as she leads you on a guided tour through all things Fair Isle knitting. Rendall covers the basics, from yarns and needles to stitches and color choices, bringing even the most aspirational knitters up to speed. Rendall's reputation as a Fair Isle knit designer continues to grow in the knitting community. Her work is stunningly authentic and true to the rich tradition of the Fair Isle style.
Expect wonderfully drawn lessons for 14 authentic Fair Isle patterns, tips for beginners to handle gauge and sizing, and complete overviews of yarns and other materials so you can create authentic Fair Isle knits with minimal experience. Along the way, you'll learn techniques for fashioning multi-colored knitwear of every type. But for the Fair Isle fanatic, there are no substitutes for the authentic patterns handed down on the islands for generations.
With Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, don't be surprised if this time-honored technique quickly becomes your new favorite way to knit!
About Alison Rendall
Alison Rendall is a born and bred Shetlander who's been surrounded by Shetland knitters since growing up in the early 1970s. A proud supporter of Shetland's heritage, she was named 2023 patron of Shetland Wool Week, a world-renowned celebration of Britain's most northerly native sheep. You might recognize her stunning work through social media (@fair_isle_knitting on Instagram), where tens of thousands of followers keep tabs on her pullover knits, slippers, socks, and more.
