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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Scottish Sweater Pattern Wool Design

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“Light wear. See photos.”
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
ISBN
9780486472188
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486472183
ISBN-13
9780486472188
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71658738

Product Key Features

Book Title
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Alice Starmore
Book Series
Dover Crafts: Knitting Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
32.8 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-026197
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
746.43/2041
Table Of Content
A brief history Pattern Color Technique A wardrobe of patterns Creating your own designs Bibliography Index About the Author Sources of Supply
Synopsis
A noted designer from the region of Scotland's Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs., 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!, 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, 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.
LC Classification Number
TT819.G72S367 2009

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