fair isle knitting

Fair Isle Knitting: Traditional Knitting Patterns with a Modern Twist

Fair Isle is a knitting technique where you knit traditional motifs with multiple colours. On Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, people have been knitting this way for centuries. The patterns are famous and loved all over the world.

For this book, Mati Ventrillon has used Fair Isle knitting patterns as a source of inspiration for her own patterns. Her designs are modern versions of Fair Isle sweaters, scarves, semi-fingered mittens and traditional fisherman's hats. In this book, Mati also uses her patterns to show you how to experiment with colours and backgrounds. She also gives professional tips on knitting techniques and finishing. In addition, the beautiful photos in the book offer a glimpse into life on this Scottish island.

Mati Ventrillon is a knitting pattern designer based in the Fair Isles. Her designs have been featured in major exhibitions and worn on the Chanel catwalk.