Discover traditional Fair Isle knitting, colourwork and contemporary pattern design in Knitting From Fair Isle by Mati Ventrillon, an inspiring practical knitting book rooted in the craft heritage of the Shetland Islands.
Mati Ventrillon moved from London to Fair Isle, one of the Shetland islands back in 2007 and since then her passion for knitting and her determination drove her to launch the Fair Isle Knitwear website and apply for the 2012 Crafted UK business mentoring programme in an attempt to fulfil her dreams of a ‘made in Fair Isle label’.
Her inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ago. Her designs, which have featured on the Chanel catwalk, are inspired by tradition but use her own modern interpretation of colour and pattern arrangement.
This paperback knitting book includes patterns for a varied collection of garments and accessories, from fisherman-style jumpers and a poncho to scarves, cowls, fingerless gloves, wrist warmers and traditional Fair Isle hats known as keps.
With designs inspired by the landscape and knitting heritage of the Shetland Islands, this is an inspiring practical book for knitters interested in colourwork, Scottish craft and contemporary Fair Isle design.
Projects include
- Fisherman-style jumpers with high, crew and slash necklines
- Poncho
- Neck warmer and cowl
- Long scarf
- Fingerless gloves
- Hand and wrist warmers
- Traditional Fair Isle keps
Product details
- Author: Mati Ventrillon
- Genre: Knitting & textile craft
- Themes: Fair Isle knitting, colourwork, Scottish craft, Shetland design
- Format: Paperback
- Page count: 144
- Dimensions: 21.2 cm x 1.6 cm x 24.2 cm
- ISBN-13: 9780857837486
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