200 Fair Isle Motifs

Knitting

A Knitter's Dictionary. 

Explore the color-rich world of knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.

The mysteries of Fair Isle knitting are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colourwork. 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. Mary Jane Mucklestone offers expert tips on choosing colors, helping you decide which colors to choose in any knitted colourwork design. Organized by row and stitch count, it's easy to find the perfect motif for a project.

Each swatch is accompanied by a large, detailed photograph of the knitted sample, a color guide to the yarns used, a traditional black and white chart for experienced knitters, and easy-to-read color-accurate chart for the swatch, and color variations.