Fair Isle knitting : 22 traditional patterns from where the Atlantic meets the North Sea / Carina Olsson.
Material type:
TextPublisher: North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square Books, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Description: 175 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781646011933
- 1646011937
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 746.432 O52 | Available | 33111011061401 | ||||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bringing together the stunning complexity of traditional Shetland patterning and the raw natural beauty of Nordic landscapes.
The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.
Inside, you'll find:
22 designs for garments and accessories, with pattern panels of varying size and complexity A pattern library of traditional motifs ranging from edgings for cuffs and necklines to classic Nordic stars and eight-petaled roses Technical tips and easy-to-follow explanations to help you decide how to arrange Fair Isle patterns, understand what ribbing and texture will do to the overall look of a design, and use colors and contrast to their maximum effectOriginally published in Swedish as Fair-isle stickning : tröjor, mössor och vantar med färger från naturen
"The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own"--Amazon.