I’m a Shetlander and knitwear designer who also works at J&S (which you need to visit when your in Shetland!) Marie Wallin is a great designer but definitely would not be considered Fair Isle by Shetlanders, there are lots of patterns now designed by Shetlanders or available in books you will find when you visit which would be much more ‘true’ Fair Isle 😊
Hi - I’m curious about why MW isn’t considered “real Fair Isle” and what designers would be included. I’m a very beginning stranded knitter, so ignorant.
@@MABrody She is a very talented designer who designs lovely things but they are not Shetland/Fair Isle - they are stranded colour work. I would start with designers and knitters who are from Shetland and live here as we truly understand and are part of the culture of knitting in Shetland.
Hi Ella, I'm a knitter on the wastside, and I have been attempting to define what Fair Isle knitting actually is. To my mind F I should: Incorporate a continuity of pattern and colour throughout the item. Create a pattern which could be considered to have a 3d quality. Knitted only in 2 colours per row. The background and pattern colour should not change on the same row. What do you think, or is this list just my take on it? Much love fae Waas ❤
You hit my favorite topic! I love Fairisle and Stranded Knitting. I own many resource books as well. I love to make beanies and pick my own stranded knitting, mottifs, and Fairisle. It is fun to choose the colors as well. So much appreciated that you covered this topic
Love the Fair Ile Color Variations. They are so vivid and make such a statement! The yarns and yarn colors are fun as the variations are so wild and delicate at the same time. Just swatch two or three of them as you will Devine just what works the best for you in colors and for the style making a treasure for wearing and keeping for ever! Maybe add some cabling or a zipper and even buttons. Good on you have fun!!
Hi Megan. You’re a great addition to the podcast. Well, I’ve added 4 more designs to my “favorites” thanks to this little discussion. The Harry Vardon seems perfect for you…even the colors.
Sounds exciting! My main suggestion would be to pick one pattern that you love ALL of the shape and details (like neck and sleeves) of, and then one that you love the fair isle patterns. Because as soon as you have decided on the shape, you can drop any pattern into it. So for example, you may go for the fairly subdued man's sweater shape, but pattern it with one of Marie Wallin's combination of patterns. The sky is literally the limit there. Have a lovely trip, and make sure to say Hi if you're coming through London.🖐
Ok I admit. I’m here for Gus and his GORGEOUS eyes. And the knitting too. I did my first stranded color work sweater last year and now I’m hooked, do I love this episode. That first sweater vest is beautiful. I may have to add that to my queue. Thx for this.
I've seen another vlog about colourwork and they suggest photographing your colour choices in black and white to check that the colours contrast sufficiently. Looking forward to your trip.
Hi Mark! Thanks for this episode, it explain a lot to me who was a bit afraid to take the road of colorwork. I think the jumper hortensia suit best your shape and level of knitting. Bon voyage!
Thank you for your explanation of fair-isle knitting - I and still relearning esp reading patterns and am not ready for color work but the way you’ve shown I’m excited to get there ….. Marcia
Yay first comment! Wishing you safe travels Mark, can’t wait to see your adventures. Hope you have the most amazing time in my country. All the love, Pippa. PS I bet Gus will miss his daddy cuddles x
Hi Mark and Megan. I’m so happy for you that you have this great get away! Such great fun! I’ve done three test knits for Rebecca Clow so love her stuff. I loved the Bessyboot the most! I saved it.
New viewer here… I have been knitting for 30 years and read a lot about fair isle but never attempted it. Your summary of the history and technique is the most concise I have seen! Congrats on a great job. I will look forward to your project notes.
Gus kills me. I switched the episode on looking forward to the topic but had to pause for several seconds just to let all the cute vibes roll over me. I had an orange-white cat once. Miss him dearly 😢. Wonderful introduction into Fair Isle!!!❤ And I’d like to comment on your excellent camera quality, particularly how you can zoom in, as well as your clear explanations. Marie Wallin ❤❤❤. I have to date only attempted one colorwork item, which was kind of a fail. But that’s ok. I was experimenting. I am obsessed with the Bressay pullover, the Camomile beret and the Honeysuckle Cardigan…. I have a sense the larger items could take me nearly a year to knit. But it would be so worth it, right? So sad the Lerwick pattern is no longer available. I think that would have looked stunning on you. My vote goes for the first vest!
My first pick was that 2 color sweater.... You can stay with the neutral color for the base and switch up the detail with 4, 5, 6 or more colors. You don't have to keep it 2 colors. The vest is another one I liked as well and can see you adapting it to you. Or Ned. The last sweater I can see on Ned. Just pick his colors. Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip! ❤
if you are in Shetland at the end of September until beginning of October you can go to the Shetland wool week. I went last year and it was a lot of fun hoping to go again next year won't make it this year. Jamieson & Smith are the second wool store in Lerwick and well worth a visit as they are a wool broker so you can see the process from the start to finish if you get on one of the tours they do during the SWW. Peerie is a Shetland word not necessarily a Scottish word. Shetland has its own language so be aware you will not be able to understand a local if they are speaking fast. The museum and other places are worth a visit. Jarlshof is an Iron Age settlement you can visit and highly recommend going to it if you have time
When you are in Shetland be sure to look into Shetland wedding ring shawls. They are knit and so fine you can pull the shawl through a wedding ring. A family friend is one of the few full time makers of these shawls in Shetland. I am 3rd generation born off island but still go up to visit family when I can
Keris and Bessyboot are my favorites also, they’re gorgeous! I just have a little doubt about Bessyboot: I’m relatively tall (at least taller than the average Italian woman) and the super elegant 3/4 sleeves that look so nice on my friends sometimes on me seems like I’m wearing a smaller size than I deserve. So if you will go for the Bessyboot, I suggest that you plan carefully the length of the sleeves (or at least this is what I would do 😅). Have a safe and enjoyable trip in Scotland, I was there some years ago and absolutely loved it!
Hi Mark! I was just wondering, how are you reading Marie Wallin's charts? I have a few of her books and I love her patterns, but I just can't wrap my head around the charts. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Amazing video. Thank you. I am a huge Keri’s vest fan. I’ve been looking at it for a long time! I’m new to your videos and can’t wait to watch more. Found you through your videos as you travelled to Shetland. Wool tour was awesome too. Love love love it.
I like everything about the troutbeck and the pattern of bessyboot, but not the collar or 3/4 sleeves. Have fun on your trip. I’m excited to see anything you want to share about your journey.
It seems like the Seaglass collection, by definition, is Fair Isle- like, except for purposeful designs. Great coverage and explanations. Thanks, Mark! Hi Megan. Hi Ned.
Hi Gus! I would do the vest. But I have an unnatural hatred of sleeves so warm. I like troutbeck I think it’s really interesting. I’d do it with short sleeves.
I know you have been and come back on your trip, but I do hope you will make the sweater vest, it’s gorgeous. I’d love to make it but it is a very daunting prospect!
Mark, your lecture on Shetland and Fair Isle and everything above absolutely spilled everything I think I know on the subject. Another fine author is (?my copy is in storage) Michael Pearson. Now my question: If you undertake "Wintergarden" will you be careful to keep maybe the white in your right hand and the color in the left? I neglected this with single strand color work on sock toes -- and boy does it show up! Thank you! [I see you keep your colors in your left hand, but it's the same idea.]
Hello Mark, Gus, and Scout! I like the Samphrey pattern best. If you use a lighter neutral as your background and brighter, jewel tones for the colorwork, it would present better. But any of these patterns would work fine and look great. Today I am working (still) on a Tunisian mesh shawl.
I really liked the vest. That’s my vote 😀 Did you ever look at the peace sweater? It’s only two colors though and it’s a Norwegian sweater that was designed for the Olympic can’t remember the year. It’s one I’m going to make in the suggested yarn dale garn yarn. It’s 334-01 on raverly.
For your Shetland adventure, contact Jolene at Island Vista. She was born and raised on Shetland. I went on 2 tours (off season, no crowds) with her and we went too many places and met too many knitters and designers to list here. Wonderful small knitting groups and I loved it. You'll have great fun and learn a lot.
Love this! You have to check out Ginger Twist in Edinburgh. Cute LYS with some great local yarns and her own hand dyed. If you have not seen Sanquahar knitting it is definitely looking into. Some gorgeous hand work. And one of my favorite places to see, location was absolutely stunning, was Ardalanish in Craignure. Ardalanish weavers was the name of the farm/mill right on the cliffs and beach. Such a beautiful place.
Hi - Just an update for you regarding the Marie Wallin Fairisle Club 3: Lerwick pattern. This pattern is only available to those who have participated in one of Marie Wallin’s Fairisle Clubs. She comes out with a new pattern & kit once a year and limits the number of individuals who can participate. It usually sells out quickly. I’m currently working on this year’s club nine: Ottoman. Once you participate in one of the clubs then you can purchase any of the other past clubs kits and patters. Happy knitting!
Still waiting for the yarn reveal…ahem…I really admire your ability to visualize these patterns in other colors. I’m not sure I would ever dare to do that. Personally I loooove the vest, and am waiting for a shop to restock the kit, because I do like these colors. Looking forward so much to seeing what you have chosen both in patterns and colors.
Suggest you get a shade card from Jamieson & Smith another Shetland wool broker. They do have them in stock, and also have a good selection of patterns and books. Shetland yarn, 4ply also called jumper weight comes in 25 gram balls. Your going to have a wonderful time there, don’t forget you don’t have to stick to the pattern colour ways. I like Marie Wallins patterns the most I like the Troutbek one best, but there are other patterns out there, lots of them
Gus is darling. I have been obsessing over my first official Fair Isle pattern too. I am a tall woman and am also concerned about which design will be most flattering. I seem to have gradually lost my waist since menopause and horizontal stripes are not flattering.. so I have been looking at patterns that have less contrast with the bands and focus more on color play. I am frustrated by the fact that Jamieson does not ship to Europe presently and buying it from European stores means it is ridiculously expensive. I have had such a hard time finding appropriate yarn that I decided to try a small vest with sock yarn. It was a good exercise but the weird stretchiness of the yarn is not enjoyable. It annoys me to no end that my local yarn stores here in Germany are so focused on sock yarn that there is very little yarn variety. I envy your trip to England !
You really should go to Jamieson & Smith also. The shop is full of beautiful wool and you might even meet a designer or two in the store. It's a wonderful, not-to-miss stop. I've been to Shetland twice and, while I hate to choose a favorite, I think that J&S might win out by a little.
They're all lovely ❤... But to me, as Scandinavian, the second is more a modern Icelandic pattern, and the 4th, Marius, is a famous traditional Norwegian pattern... So both a no. You seem to like the ones with repetetive patterns, so why not choose one of them, but change the background colour in wide stripes, instead of having the same background colour through the sweater..? That way you'll get a beautiful modern, but still more fairisle look to it?
From Marie Wallin’s collection, I’ve knit the Primrose jumper and the Kilim Cardigan (Fair Isle 7 Club), a couple of pillow covers, and a hat. I do love her combinations of color and design, but her patterns have really underwhelming schematics, and that bugs me more than I can say. I will probably knit at least one more of her designs at some point. I do have the kit for Fair Isle 6 hanging around here somewhere. For now, however, I’m obsessed with two other Scots, Alice Starmore (who I assume must be the absolute queen of Fair Isle Knitting) and Kate Davies, whose designs are so adorable.
Welcome to the channel! Megan is one of my best friends. She's great with color, fabulous at crochet and Tunisian crochet, and newish to knitting! We love to craft together and I rely on her opinion heavily for pattern and color selection. 😊
I do like Marie Wallins pattern but i don‘t like her way of style with pattern presentation. No coloring and therefore very confusing. Greetings from Germany.
"...But then you bring a cat…" that's so rude 😅 she's probably never had any pet. They not just cat, dog, bird (any other pet animal), they are our babies, I would even say they are our best babies. I am here for interesting knitting/wool chat AND pretty kitties ❤
She's a great friend of mine! Just not a cat person, which is totally ok in my book! I told her I'd give her a shout out during cat time- so this was all in good fun and love!
I’m a Shetlander and knitwear designer who also works at J&S (which you need to visit when your in Shetland!) Marie Wallin is a great designer but definitely would not be considered Fair Isle by Shetlanders, there are lots of patterns now designed by Shetlanders or available in books you will find when you visit which would be much more ‘true’ Fair Isle 😊
It was such a pleasure to meet you when I was in Shetland and I enjoyed your talk about your collection of sweaters. You're an incredible designer.
Hi - I’m curious about why MW isn’t considered “real Fair Isle” and what designers would be included. I’m a very beginning stranded knitter, so ignorant.
@@MABrody She is a very talented designer who designs lovely things but they are not Shetland/Fair Isle - they are stranded colour work. I would start with designers and knitters who are from Shetland and live here as we truly understand and are part of the culture of knitting in Shetland.
Hi Ella, I'm a knitter on the wastside, and I have been attempting to define what Fair Isle knitting actually is.
To my mind F I should:
Incorporate a continuity of pattern and colour throughout the item.
Create a pattern which could be considered to have a 3d quality.
Knitted only in 2 colours per row.
The background and pattern colour should not change on the same row.
What do you think, or is this list just my take on it?
Much love fae Waas ❤
“Just here for the cat” 😂😂😂 I do love seeing Gus, it’s always a treat for me to see him. The ginger cats are my favorite.
You hit my favorite topic! I love Fairisle and Stranded Knitting. I own many resource books as well. I love to make beanies and pick my own stranded knitting, mottifs, and Fairisle. It is fun to choose the colors as well. So much appreciated that you covered this topic
Love the Fair Ile Color Variations. They are so vivid and make such a statement! The yarns and yarn colors are fun as the variations are so wild and delicate at the same time. Just swatch two or three of them as you will Devine just what works the best for you in colors and for the style making a treasure for wearing and keeping for ever! Maybe add some cabling or a zipper and even buttons. Good on you have fun!!
Hi Megan. You’re a great addition to the podcast. Well, I’ve added 4 more designs to my “favorites” thanks to this little discussion. The Harry Vardon seems perfect for you…even the colors.
Sounds exciting! My main suggestion would be to pick one pattern that you love ALL of the shape and details (like neck and sleeves) of, and then one that you love the fair isle patterns. Because as soon as you have decided on the shape, you can drop any pattern into it. So for example, you may go for the fairly subdued man's sweater shape, but pattern it with one of Marie Wallin's combination of patterns. The sky is literally the limit there. Have a lovely trip, and make sure to say Hi if you're coming through London.🖐
This is a great idea. Especially since you’ll probably need to make it longer anyway.
Ok I admit. I’m here for Gus and his GORGEOUS eyes. And the knitting too. I did my first stranded color work sweater last year and now I’m hooked, do I love this episode. That first sweater vest is beautiful. I may have to add that to my queue. Thx for this.
That cat tail!!! Watch out!!! That was the number one danger sign for my cats haha!!! 😅
I've seen another vlog about colourwork and they suggest photographing your colour choices in black and white to check that the colours contrast sufficiently. Looking forward to your trip.
That is a common practice among quilters as well. There is a special red, clear tool they use to judge value.
That was lovely, Mark and Megan! I can’t choose one, sorry, they are all so gorgeous. I bet seeing some samples in person will help you decide.
This was so informative and fun! Thanks for posting. I look forward to seeing your project unfold. Enjoy your trip!
Thanks so much! We bought our yarn in Shetland the day before yesterday!! Can't wait to share it on the channel.
Hi Mark! Thanks for this episode, it explain a lot to me who was a bit afraid to take the road of colorwork.
I think the jumper hortensia suit best your shape and level of knitting.
Bon voyage!
Thank you for your explanation of fair-isle knitting - I and still relearning esp reading patterns and am not ready for color work but the way you’ve shown I’m excited to get there …..
Marcia
Yay first comment! Wishing you safe travels Mark, can’t wait to see your adventures. Hope you have the most amazing time in my country. All the love, Pippa. PS I bet Gus will miss his daddy cuddles x
Hi Mark and Megan. I’m so happy for you that you have this great get away! Such great fun! I’ve done three test knits for Rebecca Clow so love her stuff. I loved the Bessyboot the most! I saved it.
New viewer here… I have been knitting for 30 years and read a lot about fair isle but never attempted it. Your summary of the history and technique is the most concise I have seen! Congrats on a great job. I will look forward to your project notes.
Gus kills me. I switched the episode on looking forward to the topic but had to pause for several seconds just to let all the cute vibes roll over me. I had an orange-white cat once. Miss him dearly 😢. Wonderful introduction into Fair Isle!!!❤
And I’d like to comment on your excellent camera quality, particularly how you can zoom in, as well as your clear explanations.
Marie Wallin ❤❤❤. I have to date only attempted one colorwork item, which was kind of a fail. But that’s ok. I was experimenting. I am obsessed with the Bressay pullover, the Camomile beret and the Honeysuckle Cardigan…. I have a sense the larger items could take me nearly a year to knit. But it would be so worth it, right?
So sad the Lerwick pattern is no longer available. I think that would have looked stunning on you. My vote goes for the first vest!
Hi Mark...one pattern that is on my MUST DO list is Maryjane Mucklestone's Fall River Vest. So yummy!
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My first pick was that 2 color sweater.... You can stay with the neutral color for the base and switch up the detail with 4, 5, 6 or more colors. You don't have to keep it 2 colors.
The vest is another one I liked as well and can see you adapting it to you. Or Ned. The last sweater I can see on Ned. Just pick his colors. Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip! ❤
I love Keris. I’m going to add it to my library.
if you are in Shetland at the end of September until beginning of October you can go to the Shetland wool week. I went last year and it was a lot of fun hoping to go again next year won't make it this year. Jamieson & Smith are the second wool store in Lerwick and well worth a visit as they are a wool broker so you can see the process from the start to finish if you get on one of the tours they do during the SWW. Peerie is a Shetland word not necessarily a Scottish word. Shetland has its own language so be aware you will not be able to understand a local if they are speaking fast. The museum and other places are worth a visit. Jarlshof is an Iron Age settlement you can visit and highly recommend going to it if you have time
When you are in Shetland be sure to look into Shetland wedding ring shawls. They are knit and so fine you can pull the shawl through a wedding ring. A family friend is one of the few full time makers of these shawls in Shetland. I am 3rd generation born off island but still go up to visit family when I can
Keris and Bessyboot are my favorites also, they’re gorgeous! I just have a little doubt about Bessyboot: I’m relatively tall (at least taller than the average Italian woman) and the super elegant 3/4 sleeves that look so nice on my friends sometimes on me seems like I’m wearing a smaller size than I deserve. So if you will go for the Bessyboot, I suggest that you plan carefully the length of the sleeves (or at least this is what I would do 😅). Have a safe and enjoyable trip in Scotland, I was there some years ago and absolutely loved it!
Hi Mark! I was just wondering, how are you reading Marie Wallin's charts? I have a few of her books and I love her patterns, but I just can't wrap my head around the charts. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Amazing video. Thank you. I am a huge Keri’s vest fan. I’ve been looking at it for a long time! I’m new to your videos and can’t wait to watch more. Found you through your videos as you travelled to Shetland. Wool tour was awesome too. Love love love it.
I like everything about the troutbeck and the pattern of bessyboot, but not the collar or 3/4 sleeves. Have fun on your trip. I’m excited to see anything you want to share about your journey.
I really love the last two. Absolutely beautiful.
It seems like the Seaglass collection, by definition, is Fair Isle- like, except for purposeful designs.
Great coverage and explanations. Thanks, Mark! Hi Megan. Hi Ned.
Hi Gus!
I would do the vest. But I have an unnatural hatred of sleeves so warm.
I like troutbeck I think it’s really interesting. I’d do it with short sleeves.
I know you have been and come back on your trip, but I do hope you will make the sweater vest, it’s gorgeous. I’d love to make it but it is a very daunting prospect!
Mark, your lecture on Shetland and Fair Isle and everything above absolutely spilled everything I think I know on the subject. Another fine author is (?my copy is in storage) Michael Pearson. Now my question: If you undertake "Wintergarden" will you be careful to keep maybe the white in your right hand and the color in the left? I neglected this with single strand color work on sock toes -- and boy does it show up! Thank you! [I see you keep your colors in your left hand, but it's the same idea.]
Hello Mark, Gus, and Scout! I like the Samphrey pattern best. If you use a lighter neutral as your background and brighter, jewel tones for the colorwork, it would present better. But any of these patterns would work fine and look great. Today I am working (still) on a Tunisian mesh shawl.
I really liked the vest. That’s my vote 😀 Did you ever look at the peace sweater? It’s only two colors though and it’s a Norwegian sweater that was designed for the Olympic can’t remember the year. It’s one I’m going to make in the suggested yarn dale garn yarn. It’s 334-01 on raverly.
Dale of Norway has lovely patterns on ravelry. Often the US Olympic ski team wears their designs. The Norwegian Olympic ski team definitely does
For your Shetland adventure, contact Jolene at Island Vista. She was born and raised on Shetland. I went on 2 tours (off season, no crowds) with her and we went too many places and met too many knitters and designers to list here. Wonderful small knitting groups and I loved it. You'll have great fun and learn a lot.
Sorry but i don't know enough yet to give advice on this one. But I love your ideas and hope you enjoy your 2 months abroad!
What ever you choose will be delightful.
My vote is for the Cumbria 😊
Love this! You have to check out Ginger Twist in Edinburgh. Cute LYS with some great local yarns and her own hand dyed.
If you have not seen Sanquahar knitting it is definitely looking into. Some gorgeous hand work. And one of my favorite places to see, location was absolutely stunning, was Ardalanish in Craignure. Ardalanish weavers was the name of the farm/mill right on the cliffs and beach. Such a beautiful place.
Lovely video thank you so much 💛🧡❤️🩷🩵💙💜💚🤎🤍🖤🩶
Hi - Just an update for you regarding the Marie Wallin Fairisle Club 3: Lerwick pattern. This pattern is only available to those who have participated in one of Marie Wallin’s Fairisle Clubs. She comes out with a new pattern & kit once a year and limits the number of individuals who can participate. It usually sells out quickly. I’m currently working on this year’s club nine: Ottoman. Once you participate in one of the clubs then you can purchase any of the other past clubs kits and patters.
Happy knitting!
Oh that's great to know! Thank you for the tip 🙂 I hope you're enjoying your current club pattern!
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Still waiting for the yarn reveal…ahem…I really admire your ability to visualize these patterns in other colors. I’m not sure I would ever dare to do that. Personally I loooove the vest, and am waiting for a shop to restock the kit, because I do like these colors. Looking forward so much to seeing what you have chosen both in patterns and colors.
Good news! Ned and I filmed the video last night! It will most likely be NEXT Saturday's video 🥳🥳🥳
@ oh, BOY!!! 😆
My votes: Keris and bessyboot . Whatever you choose, enjoy!
Suggest you get a shade card from Jamieson & Smith another Shetland wool broker. They do have them in stock, and also have a good selection of patterns and books. Shetland yarn, 4ply also called jumper weight comes in 25 gram balls. Your going to have a wonderful time there, don’t forget you don’t have to stick to the pattern colour ways. I like Marie Wallins patterns the most I like the Troutbek one best, but there are other patterns out there, lots of them
Gus is darling. I have been obsessing over my first official Fair Isle pattern too. I am a tall woman and am also concerned about which design will be most flattering. I seem to have gradually lost my waist since menopause and horizontal stripes are not flattering.. so I have been looking at patterns that have less contrast with the bands and focus more on color play. I am frustrated by the fact that Jamieson does not ship to Europe presently and buying it from European stores means it is ridiculously expensive. I have had such a hard time finding appropriate yarn that I decided to try a small vest with sock yarn. It was a good exercise but the weird stretchiness of the yarn is not enjoyable. It annoys me to no end that my local yarn stores here in Germany are so focused on sock yarn that there is very little yarn variety. I envy your trip to England !
You really should go to Jamieson & Smith also. The shop is full of beautiful wool and you might even meet a designer or two in the store. It's a wonderful, not-to-miss stop. I've been to Shetland twice and, while I hate to choose a favorite, I think that J&S might win out by a little.
You’ll see a bunch of real Fair Isle patterns in Shetland-that may influence your choice. What fun for you!!!!
Yell by Marie Wallin
Try looking up Gudrun Johnston aka Shetlad Trader also designs for Jamison of Shetland
They're all lovely ❤... But to me, as Scandinavian, the second is more a modern Icelandic pattern, and the 4th, Marius, is a famous traditional Norwegian pattern... So both a no.
You seem to like the ones with repetetive patterns, so why not choose one of them, but change the background colour in wide stripes, instead of having the same background colour through the sweater..? That way you'll get a beautiful modern, but still more fairisle look to it?
From Marie Wallin’s collection, I’ve knit the Primrose jumper and the Kilim Cardigan (Fair Isle 7 Club), a couple of pillow covers, and a hat. I do love her combinations of color and design, but her patterns have really underwhelming schematics, and that bugs me more than I can say. I will probably knit at least one more of her designs at some point. I do have the kit for Fair Isle 6 hanging around here somewhere. For now, however, I’m obsessed with two other Scots, Alice Starmore (who I assume must be the absolute queen of Fair Isle Knitting) and Kate Davies, whose designs are so adorable.
Any idea why there are so few vneck fair isle patterns? I’ve found some vest patterns but few sweater patterns.
The only thing about the last sweater vest is that it’s right on your neck 🤔
What is the pattern in your thumbnail?
Troutbeck did I spell one ? Correctly not probably like that .
Is it even a discussion of Fair Isle if Alice Starmore isn't mentioned?
I’m new to your channel, who is Megan?
Welcome to the channel! Megan is one of my best friends. She's great with color, fabulous at crochet and Tunisian crochet, and newish to knitting! We love to craft together and I rely on her opinion heavily for pattern and color selection. 😊
I do like Marie Wallins pattern but i don‘t like her way of style with pattern presentation. No coloring and therefore very confusing. Greetings from Germany.
"...But then you bring a cat…" that's so rude 😅 she's probably never had any pet. They not just cat, dog, bird (any other pet animal), they are our babies, I would even say they are our best babies. I am here for interesting knitting/wool chat AND pretty kitties ❤
She's a great friend of mine! Just not a cat person, which is totally ok in my book! I told her I'd give her a shout out during cat time- so this was all in good fun and love!
That’s enough of Gus!
Love Gus
😂