Fair isle knitting

If you are a fan of colourful knitting, you will love the Fair Isle technique. Fair Isle knitting originates from Scotland. The beautiful colour work method is also known as stranded knitting. Two …

With the Fair Isle Advent MKALendar you'll create a stocking cap or a cowl in 25 days... or take the emergency exit to turn the cap into a head-hugging beanie. All sorts of fingering-weight leftovers, scraps, half-a skeins, unicorn tails, or advent calendar minis are ideal.

Fair Isle knitting can look as if you've performed magic once you've finished! Also known as stranded knitting or colour-work knitting, let's get you started today.

Some sample patterns and project from Lynne Watterson's THE VERY EASY GUIDE TO FAIR ISLE KNITTING

This fair isle knit hat pattern is quick to knit up and very cozy. This is a great pattern for beginners at colorwork knitting who want to give it a try! Only two colors are involved. Materials Finished Size The final beanie will measure approximately 8.5 inches high after blocking. Gauge after blocking: 4” xRead More