Description ~ Fair Isle Knitting

In this class students will learn the basics of Fair Isle Knitting, a typical type of stranded colorwork from Shetland Islands. Fair Isle knitting is a traditional method of multicolored knitting that originates from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. This technique is renowned for its intricate patterns and use of multiple colors, typically incorporating geometric motifs.

Materials Needed ~ Fair Isle Knitting

• US 6 / 4 mm knitting needles (what suits you best to knit a small circumference in the round)
• 6 x 25 gr DK weight yarn in 6 different and contrasting colors, if possible of the same brand (100% wool, non-superwash)
• Color pencils matching the yarns you brought
• Tapestry needle
• Small scissors

Homework ~ Fair Isle Knitting

None