The inspiring, no-nonsense bible to learning both traditional and modern Fair Isle knitting, featuring 45 versatile Fair Isle pattern designs and 14 beautiful, practical projects to test your new-found skills.

Fair Isle knitting is celebrated all over the world for its distinctive, timeless patterns and motifs. Using just two or three colours in each row, you can create a myriad of designs that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this practical and inspirational guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional craft, and provides the guidance you need to create Fair Isle patterns of your own.
• Step-by-step instructions on key knitting techniques, reading charts and choosing colours.
• Over 45 designs for borders, patterns and animal motifs, all accompanied by a knitted swatch, chart and written instructions.
• 14 knitting projects for men, women and children to practise your skills, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat.

Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colours in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colourwork technique and provides all the inspiration you need to create stunning Fair Isle patterns of your own.

• The book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting, and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colourwork
• There are step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colours and using charts, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colourful examples
• A stunning collection of pattern swatches provides inspiration and instruction for over 45 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colourways
• To practise your new skills, there are 14 items to knit, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat.