Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified
Author | : Eugene Bourgeois |
Publisher | : Martingale |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2000-06-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781604685190 |
ISBN-13 | : 1604685190 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified written by Eugene Bourgeois and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2000-06-12 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from Canada's acclaimed Philosopher's Wool Company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and two-handed Fair Isle method. Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern. Discover a remarkably simple Fair Isle technique that uses circular needles and four simple stitches Read about the history of The Philosopher's Wool Company, from building their traditional-style farmhouse to dyeing their own wool and designing their Fair Isle patterns Learn Philosopher's Wool's trademark technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans with a pair of scissors and a few simple snips