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	Sarah Peasley Handknitter - Fair Isle Sweater
		Fair Isle sweater bodies are knit in the round, as tubes.
		There are a variety of different methods used to steek Fair Isle sweaters, most of which will be discussed and demonstrated.
		Kits come with patterns, but you will find their book, Fair Isle Simplified, to be very helpful for patterns as well as for understanding their interpretation of the technique.
	www.sarahpeasley.com /fair_isle_sweater.htm (484 words)

	Alice Starmore's book of fair isle
		Starmore begins by giving a brief history of the Shetland Isles, one of which is Fair Isle.
		She discusses the existing theories of the origins of Fair Isle knitting, and continues the discussion with her own theory, which is very convincing and brilliant in my opinion.
		Subsequent chapters include Pattern, Color, and Technique, all of which are filled with interesting tidbits on the use of the elements of Fair Isle knitting.
	www.socknitters.com /REVIEWS/asfairisle.htm (378 words)

	KnittingHelp.com :: Free online Knitting Videos! :: Advanced Knitting techniques -- Intarsia, Fair Isle, Circular ...
		Fair Isle is a style of knitting which is done by Stranding.
		This technique is used to insert extra rows invisibly in the middle of the knitting (extra rows are shown in pink in the photo, otherwise they would appear so seamless as to be invisible).
		Most of these techniques are demonstrated just in continental method, because the technique should still be clear to English knitters.
	www.knittinghelp.com /knitting/advanced_techniques (908 words)

	Fair Isle (technique) Information
		Fair Isle is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.
		It is named for Fair Isle, a tiny island in the north of Scotland, between the Orkney and Shetland islands, whose people for centuries supported themselves through trading their beautiful hand-knit hats, gloves, and scarves.
		The traditional Fair Isle works had a limited palette of five or so colours, used only two colours per row (though the whole piece frequently had more), was worked in the round, and followed some additional rules regarding how long a run of any given colour could be.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Fair_Isle_(technique) (464 words)

	Fair Isle (technique) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fair Isle is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.
		It is named for Fair Isle, a tiny island in the north of Scotland, between the Orkney and Shetland islands.
		Traditional Fair Isle sweater construction usually involves knitting the body of the sweater in the round, sewing or otherwise fastening the work securely where the arm holes are to go, and then cutting the knit fabric to make the armholes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fair_Isle_(technique) (580 words)

	Fair Isle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fair Isle (from Old Norse Frjóey) is an island off Scotland, lying around halfway between Shetland and the Orkney Islands at 59°32′N 1°32′W.
		Fair Isle has been occupied since the Bronze Age which is remarkable because of the lack of raw materials on the island, although it is surrounded by rich fishing waters.
		Fair Isle is famous for its knitted jumpers, with knitting forming an important source of income for the women of the islands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fair_Isle (464 words)

	Knitter's Review Forums - Cut my sweater?? Fair Isle technique
		I shriek at the thought but she said alot of Fair Isle knitters will knit in the round because it is easier for color changes and then cut the sections on each side.
		Don't know much about Fair Isle but she showed me a completed sweater and it looked okay.
		Fair isle sweaters which are steeked are knitted in fine yarns so the edges which curl back aren't noticeable.
	www.knittersreview.com /forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=10086 (622 words)

	knit and tonic: Nimble Fingers (NOT) and the Mystery and Praise of the Fair-Isle-ers
		I hated fair aisle until I took a class with Karen Allen, the red-headed heroine from Raiders of the Lost Arc.
		Fair Isle was really hard for me till I bought a little cheapo gadget called a Norwegian knitting thimble.
		I a complete novice knitter and haven't tried fair isle, or much else yet...but I will say, that there comes a time in every woman's life when she realizes it is time to banish the horizontal stripe from her wardrobe.
	knitandtonic.typepad.com /knitandtonic/2007/03/just_about_an_h.html (3203 words)

	Knitting - Techniques (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fair Isle is associated with patterned woollen garments, usually accessories such as scarves, gloves and hats.
		A Fair Isle patterned garment was sent to Princess Mary as a wedding gift.
		This increase in demand led to knitters throughout Shetland developing their knitting skiils to include this new Fair Isle technique, and formed the basis of the Shetland knitwear industry in the 20th century.
	www.eribe.co.uk /knitting/techniques (765 words)

	Knitting Books: Fair Isle and Color Inspirations
		Fair Isle and color work including intarsia does not include those based on ethnic traditions.
		The author leads you through the history of Fair Isle knitting to an examination of the style’s techniques, unique colorways and patterns.
		This manual was developed by Nancy from a Fair Isle class she teaches.
	www.woodlandwoolworks.com /Knitting/Books/FairIsleColor/FairIsle&Color.html (580 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Book of Fair Isle Knitting: Books: Alice Starmore (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The photographs, charts and drawings clarify the author's techniques, in an attempt to inspire the reader to start their own projects.
		It has a fascinating history of the Fair Isle techniques and the lifestyle of the early knitters.
		It has clear instructions on all the techniques required to knit traditional Fairisle patterns, including circular knitting, steeks, grafts, increasing, decreasing and finishing.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Book-Fair-Knitting-Alice-Starmore/dp/0918804973 (432 words)

	Maggie's Rags Knitting Tips - Intarsia versus Fair Isle
		In Fair Isle or "stranded" knitting, you use one ball of each of the colors.
		In traditional Fair Isle, only two colors are used on any one row, but in other types of stranded knitting this rule is sometimes broken.
		The Seashore Sweater is an example of Fair Isle Knitting, although the patterns are not traditional ones!
	www.maggiesrags.com /tips_color.htm (378 words)

	FI 101
		My intent here is to give the beginner fair isle knitter the basic knowledge that he/she needs to knit their first fair isle (stranded) project.
		It is not intended to cover every aspect of fair isle knitting.
		I hope you enjoy this -- and it enables the beginner fair isle knitter to knit without fear.
	www.sheeweknits.com /fair_isle_101.htm (438 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Just four families left seeking right knit for Fair Isle
		Last year, the National Trust for Scotland, which owns Fair Isle, announced it was seeking new tenants for the homes.
		Many of the visits were from knitters, attracted by the island's renowned Fair Isle technique.
		Mr Jack said those chosen to live on Fair Isle would have to be independent and provide a living for themselves, but also willing to join the island community and work in harmony with their neighbours.
	news.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=7432006 (604 words)

	Fair Isle Hat
		This book is not a book of clothing patterns, but shows a wide variety of traditional motifs and a very detailed discussion of color choice and the overall “look” of a traditional Fair Isle garment.
		The motifs I use here were taken directly from the book’s section of patterns used in traditional Fair Isle garments, and reading the text of the book gave me the skills to set up these patterns in a way that pleases me. I hope it pleases you.
		This pattern is for a hat, knit in the round, using stranded colorwork.
	www.johnnysstew.com /pattern/fihat.html (1686 words)

	Yarns By Design > Midwest Masters (Site not responding. Last check: )
		These sweaters feature specific techniques that adapt readily to other projects, including a unique shoulder join, woven color-stranding, a knit-in shawl collar, and top-down sleeves with short rowed caps.
		Twined knitting or two-ended knitting is a traditional Swedish technique that produces lovely textured stitches.
		Traditional Fair Isle patterns were designed in natural settings and drew their inspiration from that environment.
	www.yarnsbydesign.com /masters/index.jsp (980 words)

	Knitting Books: Fair Isle and Color Inspirations
		The author leads you through the history of Fair Isle knitting to an examination of the style’s techniques, unique colorways and patterns.
		A chapter on math is both easy to follow and invaluable for planning sizes and patterns, The glossary of Shetland knitting terms links a way of life that is largely gone with the knowledge and skills this book helps to preserve.
		This manual was developed by Nancy from a Fair Isle class she teaches.
	www.woolworks.com /Knitting/Books/FairIsleColor/FairIsle&Color.html (580 words)

	Sarah Peasley Handknitter - Classes
		Beginning Finishing – This is a VERY basic finishing class, designed to make you more comfortable with the most basic finishing techniques necessary in order to make your knitted pieces come together into a beautiful finished product.
		Fair Isle Sweater – Fair Isle sweater bodies are knit in the round, as tubes.
		Introduction to Fair Isle – The Fair Isle technique has been around for centuries.
	www.sarahpeasley.com /classes.htm (889 words)

	Traditional Fair Isle Knitting -Bonus Offer Stitch Markers! -Needle Arts Book Shop
		The writer has spent considerable time over the past few years investigating the popular theories and believes that while her account is not complete it is based on fact rather than romantic fiction.
		Fair Isle's unusual technique employs two colors in each row; the wool not in use is stranded along the back in short loops, resulting in an extremely warm and weatherproof double fabric.
		In addition, its practical advice on designing garments and the use of color offers valuable assistance to knitters who wish to create their own patterns and seek the inspiration for an endless array of variations and adaptations.
	www.needleartsbookshop.com /knitting_books/Traditional_Fair_Isle_Knitting.html (348 words)

	The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Feitelson starts off by laying out the history of Fair Isle knitting and progresses to technique and color theory.
		The patterns that she provided are beautiful in terms of fit and silhouette, not to mention color choices and pattern designs.
		I have knitted a few Fair Isle articles and I wish I had bought this book first before knitting my caps and socks.
	www.ahea.info /a/technique-color-pattern-history/1883010209.html (617 words)

	Wendy Knits!: Do You Want to Run Away to Fair Isle?
		Lister on the phone today, and told him why I'd love to go live and knit on Fair Isle, but he would be very pleased to hear from you if you were one of the many who answered the Scottish National Trust's ad.
		I live in Aberdeen Scotland, I looked at the Fair Isle ad too, but I miss having sunny days and don't enjoy the dark at 3 pm during the winter here, so adding some latitude would be past my tolerance I'm sure.
		My Grandpa was born on Fair Isle in 1909 as his father was a lighthouse keeper.
	wendyknits.net /archives/000813.html (1202 words)

	Arans, Guernseys, and Fair Isle Knitting Books from Schoolhouse Press
		Dazzling Fair Isle vests, pullovers, cardigans, and tams including the stunning Autumn colors cover sweater, Meg's Gordian Knot pullover, the Prince of Wales Vest, a Shirt-Tailed Hemmed Sweater, the Dragonfly River vest, a Basketweave kids sweater and more, plus a comprehensive Techniques Section (includes crochet steeks, floats, trapping, etc.).
		One in a series of four Fair Isle books each containing complete instructions for a nine dazzling all-over patterns knitted in Shetland wool.
		Second in a series of four Fair Isle books each containing complete instructions for a nine dazzling all-over patterns knitted in Shetland wool.
	schoolhousepress.com /aran_books.htm (552 words)

	Fig and Plum: Norwegian Progress
		Some of you asked for details on the one-handed fair isle technique at which I arrived.
		I'm still refining this technique - keeping tension is by far the hardest thing about knitting this way, since both yarns are traveling to the left but you're only actually using one at a time, one will always be a bit looser than the other.
		I'm still experimenting with my fair isle, especially tension-wise, so the gauge is probably less-than regular.
	www.figandplum.com /archives/000570.html (1487 words)

	Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
		These distinctions combined to foster the development of a colorful form of patterned knitting.
		This unusual technique employs two colors in each row; the wool not in use is stranded along the back in short loops, resulting in an extremely warm and weatherproof double fabric.
		The author shows how any circular-method knitting technique can create Fair Isle patterns and offers practical advice on designing garments and use of color, assisting knitters in designing their own patterns and finding inspiration for endless variations and adaptations.
	www.doverdirect.com /048643107x.html (159 words)

	Amazon.ca: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting : History, Technique, Color & Patterns: Books: Ann Feitelson (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The background sections are lavishly illustrated with color photographs of historic Fair Isle garments; Fair Isle color theory is demonstrated with actual knitted samples; and the more than 20 original Fair Isle garments by Feitelson are illustrated with both color photos and color charts.
		At this time it looks as though the art of Fair Isle is making a huge comeback.
		There may be other Fair Isle experts, but Ann is truly the master.
	www.amazon.ca /Art-Fair-Isle-Knitting-Technique/dp/1883010209 (615 words)

	Amazon.de: The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns: History, Technique, Colour and Pattern: ...
		A history and technique source of the Fair Isle knitting style featuring color photographs and illustrations that make the volume suitable for a knitter's coffee table book collection.
		There may be other Fair Isle experts, but Ann is truly the master.
		At this time it looks as though the art of Fair Isle is making a huge comeback.
	www.amazon.de /exec/obidos/ASIN/1883010209/geometrynet01-21/ref=nosim (703 words)

	Bea Ellis Knitwear
		Boasting intricate geometric patterns and rich, natural colors, the knits of Fair Isle have roots in the fashions of Viking invaders, Norwegian immigrants, and Spanish sailors.
		In this treasury of authentic designs, Sarah Don introduces readers to thebasic techniques and materials needed to create this popular form of patterned knitting, and provides practical advice on the use of color, repeats, circular needles, fitting, grafting, after-care, and much more.
		This is a treasure-trove of interesting knitting techniques such as her two-needle method for small circumferences, built-in mitered facings, and top-to-toe and toe-to-top socks with instep gussets; dozens of charts; mostly 2-color geometrics knit on small needles - blue-ribbon quality designs, large designs with borders that turn corners, and much more.
	www.beaellisknitwear.com /books.html (2417 words)

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		The fair isle technique used is the two handed woven technique which weaves every other stitch leaving no long floats between colors.
		HAND KNITTED CAPS This unique design is created with a purple base yarn combined with a multi colored yarn knit in fair isle style in a spiral pattern.
		Hand knit in the “two-handed” fair isle style which weaves every other stitch on the inside of this hat means no long floats.
	www.bpfarms.com /page8.html (714 words)

	"I'm a Little Teapot" Fair Isle Tea Cozy by June Dickinson
		And the little ditty you've knitted into this tea cozy has you humming, "I'm a little teapot / Short and stout...." This Fair Isle tea cozy keeps your teapot stylishly warm -- one of the benefits of stranded knitting is that its layers are extra-insulating.
		Inspired by the challenge of seeing just how much Fair Isle knitting a person can get out of only two skeins of yarn, June Dickinson created this charming design.
		Reviewer: Jewel Miller (2) from Sunnyvale, CA US The pattern is very well written and would be perfect for someone who is wanting to move a little further into fair isle.
	www.twoswansyarns.com /cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=TSY-FI-01&template=pattern (268 words)

	Knitting!
		While I don't tend to shy away from patterns with complex stitches, I've always been a bit intimidated by knitting with tons of different colors.
		Anyway, I had a blast and I learned a fair share too.
		Having said that, I do find that the more i use a specific yarn or fiber, the better I am at knowing if I will hit gauge for a pattern with a specified needle.
	community.livejournal.com /knitting/tag/technique+-+swatching (865 words)

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