Fair Isle Crochet Projects
Author: Melissa Leapman
Publisher:
Published: 2018-11-08
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781464770395
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Fair Isle Tunisian Crochet
Author: Brenda Bourg
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2016-01-15
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 0811763870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntimidated by knitting with all the colors needed to create a beautiful Fair Isle pattern? Now you can get the look of colorwork knitting with the ease of Tunisian crochet!
Crochet Colorwork Made Easy
Author: Claire Goodale
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 2021-11-16
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 1645673774
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour Ultimate Guide to Mastering Colorwork with Crochet Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles—Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle—introducing each technique through bright,contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated—or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs. Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!
The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting
Author: Lynne Watterson
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2013-02-12
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1250016223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA perfect gift for beginning knitters to sew up some amazing crafting skills. Fair Isle knitting may look complicated, but knitting expert Lynne Watterson lays out the basics in a way that is easy to follow and understand with The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting. She starts with an overview that covers everything from the best types of yarn suitable for Fair Isle patterns to beginner knitting techniques. Also included is a primer on how to read Fair Isle charts, plus an illustrated step-by-step guide to Fair Isle knitting showing complete beginners how to hold the yarns, strand across the back of knitting, link colors in, and how to weave in ends. The main chapters feature a selection of beautiful Fair Isle stitch patterns. Each pattern contains clear instructions in both written and chart form, and these are cross-referenced to a comprehensive guide to abbreviations. A variety of simple, stylish projects included in each chapter demonstrates ways to use the beautifully shaded Fair Isle patterns—from chic accessories and the latest fashion looks to colorful cushion covers and cozy blankets. Bonus material offers a variety of stunning finishing touches that can be used to enhance your knitting—including beads, buttons, tassels, cords, fringe, and more.
Fair Isle Crochet Workshop
Author: Natasja van Vreeswijk
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2020-02-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1782217398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home. This beautiful pattern book is for crochet enthusiasts who want to go one step further. Fair isle is a well-known knitting technique, but can also be used for crochet. The Fair Isle crochet technique is explained in the first part, followed by 15 home decorations in the second part. These home accessories are made in a lovely vintage style and have geometric patterns and black and white as their base colours. From blankets and pillows, from ottomans to hip plant baskets, there are lots of gorgeous projects to make. The crochet patterns are accompanied by clear colour charts and beautiful photographs of the finished projects.
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Author: Alice Starmore
Publisher: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780486472188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScotland'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.
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
Author: Sheila McGregor
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2003-09-19
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9780486431079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.
Reversible Color Crochet
Author: Laurinda Reddig
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2014-07-07
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1620335255
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreate completely reversible colorwork afghans and more! Innovative crocheter Laurinda Reddig created a unique and award-winning form of crochet that produces clear images that look exactly the same on both sides. Learn about this new method along with 28 reversible squares suitable for afghans or other items, make one of the 10 projects that use them, or find inspiration to design your own! Laurinda explains the basics of her technique and how to work with multiple colors at the same time. She demonstrates how to create graphic colorwork squares that range from simple geometric angles and shapes to a variety of picture squares including quilt-inspired blocks, flowers, the sun & moon, robots, aliens, and other fun projects for children. Create all 10 afghan projects complete with directions for joining, edging, and any additional stitch patterns used. Open your eyes to a whole new crochet technique--you won't want to miss it!
200 Fair Isle Motifs
Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2011-11-29
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1596684372
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.
Fair Isle Style
Author: Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-08-09
Total Pages: 407
ISBN-13: 1620334763
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today. Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapesâ€"from elegant subtle shadings inspired by the natural landscape to exuberant riots of color for its own sake. Fair Isle Style is a book of projects to knit as well as a book about knitting the Fair Isle technique. This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for today's knitters. A Design Notebook rounds out the book, giving readers further ideas to use Fair Isle knitting. Delight in a modern look from a traditional technique with Fair Isle Style.
