The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting

This easy-to-follow knitting guide transforms the complete beginner into an accomplished expert.

Fair Isle knitting may look complicated but it really is easy to do once you understand the basics. Beginners are started off gently with an introduction to corrugated ribbing, a simple technique that explores some Fair Isle principles; then it's on to simple seeding patterns; Fair Isle bands and borders; reading a Fair Isle chart; what to do with all the fiddly yarn ends, and getting to grips with circular and double-pointed needles.

The main chapters feature a selection of beautiful stitch patterns. Each pattern has clear instructions in both written and chart form, and these are cross-referenced to a comprehensive guide to abbreviations.

Each of the main chapters includes simple, stylish projects demonstrating ways to use the beautifully shaded Fair Isle patterns - from chic accessories and the latest fashion looks to contemporary cushion covers and throws.