Fair Isle Knitting Tradition: Shetland Heritage Patterns for Stunning Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and Gloves (Landauer) 14 Unique and Authentic Projects, Step-by-Step Instructions, Techniques, and Tips

Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland — there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting!
14 authentic patterns including beautiful and warm sweaters, hats, socks, slippers, mittens, and moreLearn the fundamentals of Fair Isle knitting including yarns, needles, stitches, how to read a Fair Isle pattern, and color choicesAuthor 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 Shetland Islands, an archipelago between Scotland and Norway, 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.

Projects include:

Daga PokkiHevda HeadbandToosik Baby ToorieToosik ToorieOormel MittensSkalva SmucksHentilagets HatSukkaburdie BonnetLyra HatLyra MittsLund SocksKlivsi GlivsVirdik VestUmsket Gansey

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!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Landauer
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639811060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639811069
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.41 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #137,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #46 in Folkcrafts #183 in Knitting (Books) #246 in Fiber Arts & Textiles
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