Fair Isle Knitting Tradition by Alison Rendall

Shetland knitting is probably the best known knitting technique worldwide! Warm, cosy, colourful or monochromatic, it always delights and never goes out of fashion.

• 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 colour 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

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. Alison covers the basics, from yarns and needles to stitches and colour choices, bringing even the most aspirational knitters up to speed. Alison's reputation as a designer continues to grow in the knitting community. Her work is stunningly authentic and true to the rich tradition of the Fair Isle style.

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-coloured 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-honoured technique quickly becomes your new favourite way to knit!