| Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Green Edition Contributor(s): Starmore, Alice (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486472183 ISBN-13: 9780486472188 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting - Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion |
| Dewey: 746.432 |
| LCCN: 2009026197 |
| Series: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (1.90 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Starmore's richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the Fair Isle style. It not only explores the art's history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity. Starmore explains the traditional Fair Isle techniques of circular knitting and presents detailed tutorials on incorporating classic motifs, exploring color schemes, and creating unique patterns and designs. She shares fourteen of her own original designs, including patterns for cardigans, vests, fishermen's sweaters, hats, gloves, and mittens. More than 250 photographs, drawings, and easy-to-follow charts illustrate sources of inspiration, simple instructions, and spectacular results. Knitting devotees agree: If you have only one book of Fair Isle patterns, this is the one to have |