Fair isle knitting i havent been to fair isle, just seen it in the distance from north ronaldsay. Starmore begins by giving a brief history of the shetland isles, one of which is fair isle. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace 8600296920. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. In 1992 she wrote her fishermens sweaters book with traditional guernseys patterns. I will definitely add this book to my permanent collection since i. The writing is engaging and witty, and i loved reading about the history of shetland and fair islethe place, not just the technique. Author of alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, the celtic collection, and aran knitting. Books such as fair isle knitting, aran knitting and fishermens sweaters, were landmark publications that brought traditional forms firmly into the realm of modernity. Scotlands fair isle has long been known for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, and elizabeth zimmerman, knitting workshop dvd. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolour knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. In that case, you end up stranding the second color in the back of your knitting for long stretches at a time. Henry viii pattern from virtual yarns, home of alice starmore, fair isle kauni yarn.
Every year i go back to the same store but havent found any more great buys on knitting books. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting rereleased by popular demand scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting. For more information and for inspiration, i recommend alice starmores book fair isle knitting and anne feitelsons the art of fair isle knitting. It bothers me to see the term used for all colorwork styles. Broadly recognized as one of the worlds authorities on fair isle and other folk knitting traditions, starmore founded windfall press in 1991.
I was very excited to find a 1988 copy of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting at a used book store in wellfleet, ma several years ago. This 1998, 2009 edition, of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting has a soft cover. Serious knitters know, it is the reference book for fair isle. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. Starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. I had the good fortune to take some classes with alice back in the early 1990s and in my mind she remains the queen of fair isle knitting. I purchased alice starmores famous book a long time ago.
First, alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, from taunton press i have the 1988 edition. Alice starmore author of alice starmores book of fair. These patterns sometimes violate the simple rule of changing color within 5 stitches that is traditional in 2 color knitting see. I couldnt resist browsing the knitting section, and i picked up alice starmores book of fair isle knitting. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting purl soho. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting. Thanks to alice and her inspiring talk, i persevered with fair isle, which is. Nov 14, 2011 lisette, for those of us not fortunate enough to have heard alice starmore you have certainly given us a wonderful flavour of the event and alice s background. In particular, i had been lusting after the pattern for henry viii, which is a sweater surely fit for a king.
Again disappointed as that pattern is not in the book but rather a boring fair isle sweater. The raven costume by alice starmore from the book glamourie stepb. This is the book that took an esoteric knitting technique out of scotland and introduced it to the world. Nov 18, 20 the 1998 original features a dozen beautiful designs.
Modified pattern from alice starmores book of fair isle knitting this sweater uses only two colors and yet there are more than two colors in the sweater thanks to the handpainted yarn. The great news is that it is now back in print see more information here. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, 1988, taunton press, usa new edition 2009, dover publications, usa also published as the fair isle knitting handbook, 1990, blandford books, uk. Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting rereleased by popular demand scotland s fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Her richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. Buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace green ed. It fits really well, its warm, and its surprisingly. I knitted a whole fair isle vest for my husband which turned out too small because i hadnt taken the time to knit a swatch to find out that i need to get a size smaller needle to the one stated to get the same tension.
Oct 11, 2012 about sizing in knitting, i have to tell you that i learned that lesson the hard way and now make swatches. Starmores richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotlands isle of lewis. I had been stalking the book for awhile on the used book websites. The title of this book is alice starmores book of fair isle knitting and it was written by alice starmore. A friend of mine recently flipped me a link to a book called sweater quest. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not store it with information we could use to identify you. Alice starmore author of alice starmores book of fair isle. An extensive guide to both the history and practise of traditional fair isle knitting thats.
Her new book, glamourie, created in partnership with her daughter jade. I have knit many of her sweaters from her other books most of which i own. Book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting is a musthave resource for the serious knitter. Modified pattern from alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting this sweater uses only two colors and yet there are more than two colors in the sweater thanks to the handpainted yarn. New ideas knitting fair isle scarf libraries knitting neue ideen stricken fair. When alice starmore s the book of fair isle knitting was reprinted, i purchased it immediately for the day when i really want to master fair isle and maybe attempt that scarf. This collaboration between alice and jade starmore is a book of fairy tales, a book of costume inspiration, and finally a book of unusual and beautiful knitting patterns. Fair isle technique wikipedia fair isle technique and many, many very useful tools from knitting beyond the hebrides, resources page. We do not share names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses with anyone, nor do we sell them. Notes on a pattern fair isle knitting patterns, fair isle. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting thriftbooks.
The pattern yarn the yarn in the motif is from a handpainted wool roving that was handspun so the colors are subtle and blended. I was fortunate enough to have visited the hebrides earlier this year and i know what alice means when she says the landscape is such an influence. When alice starmores the book of fair isle knitting was reprinted, i purchased it immediately for the day when i really want to master fair isle and maybe attempt that scarf. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting needs no introduction. In sweater quest, writer and knitter adrienne martini recounts her experience in knitting alice starmores design mary tudor. Alice starmore alice starmores charts for color knitting always aspired to discover how to knit, nevertheless uncertain the place to b. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle knitting, shetland wool, knitting patterns, yarn. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting jamieson and smith. To describe alice starmores book of fair isle knitting as comprehensive is an understatement. The fair isle knitting patterns are in vogue for over 60 years now. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of alice starmores book of fair isle knitting we have a new hand knitwear design and a feature on the book itself. About sizing in knitting, i have to tell you that i learned that lesson the hard way and now make swatches. I learned to knit with alice starmore s aran knitting, book of fair isle knitting.
This is perhaps the most valuable point i take from her book. Elegant fair isle knitting patterns no floss numbers, but will be fun to mix and match colors. This richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. Interestingly these patterns do attract a lot of buyers. Scotland s fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Textilhelg 46 april fair isle knitting patterns, norwegian. Dec 28, 2010 i dont know why this tiny island gave its name to the fair isle style of knitting. Starmore has better fair isle patterns in her other books.
Alice also speculates in the book on why this teeny island gave its name to. Hunscmh crochet and knit, elegant fair isle knitting patterns no floss numbers, but will be. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns ravelry. Jan 08, 20 tips from the knit doctor fair isle knitting were thrilled to introduce a new series of articles on knitting from our own knit doctor, nancy simet. Paperback published in august 2009 by dover publications. Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and. I thought i had knitted this sweater in the but the of the book is so i guess i must have made it no earlier than by abby ableramm on flickr copied from a picture in alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting.
Tudor roses was out of print at the time of this post but has since been updated and rereleased. I prefer to use the term fair isle to this traditional style of colorwork of scotland, and use the term stranded colorwork to refer to anything else. Some are fair isle with alice starmores brilliant sense of color. The long awaited reprint of this text is finally here. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotland s outer hebrides. It not only explores the art s history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity.
Scotlands fair isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, strandedcolor knitting, and alice starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. A designer from the region, alice starmore explores the history and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting patterns. I used info from a lot of different patterns and came up with my own. If she shows beautiful sweaters in a knitting pattern book, she should include the patterns. The longawaited reprint of this text is finally here. Alice starmore is famous for her expertise in the regional tradition of fair isle knitting.
Like many, my first introduction to fair isle techniques was alice starmore. My year of knitting dangerously, by adrienne martini, the story of martinis yearlong effort to knit the mary tudor design from alice starmores tudor roses, a book of fair isle patterns published in 1998. An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, alice starmore is a native of scotland s isle of lewis. Jun 19, 2012 in sweater quest, writer and knitter adrienne martini recounts her experience in knitting alice starmore s design mary tudor. Aug 15, 2007 alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting this book is the best teaching guide for fair isle knitting. Mar 26, 20 a friend of mine recently flipped me a link to a book called sweater quest. I was especially interested in this because i knit this very design almost two years ago it s the sweater linda and i did for our first knitalong. Copied from a picture in alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting. Our first post is about fair isle knitting and what you can do to make your fair isle knitting shine. Oct 01, 2009 buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting dover knitting, crochet, tatting, lace green ed.
She discusses the existing theories of the origins of fair isle knitting, and continues the discussion with her own theory, which is very convincing and brilliant in my opinion. Glamourie is a stunning book, and like no knitting book i have ever seen. First, alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, from taunton press i have the 1988 edition. The pattern yarn the yarn in the motif is from a handpainted wool roving that was. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice. I thought i had knitted this sweater in the but the of the book is so i guess i must have made it no earlier than by abby ableramm on flickr copied from a picture in alice starmores book of fair isle knitting.
Copied from a picture in alice starmores book of fair isle knitting. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. Knitters commonly use fair isle knitting to describe any knitting with two or. Notes on a pattern fair isle knitting patterns, fair. The 1998 original features a dozen beautiful designs. Hi, we made a shopping outing, today, with one of the stops at a book store, perfect for christmas gift purchases. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting at webs. When you come to our site to look for an item, we will only use this information to improve our site and will not store.
It was published by taunton press and has a total of 200 pages in the book. Alice starmores book of fairisle knitting ysolda ltd. Buy alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore online at alibris. Sally pulled out a few basic motifs and used them to create her beautiful hats. Dover has previously published her acclaimed aran knitting, the classic book of fair isle knitting, which introduced americans to the popular traditional technique, and the recent paperback edition of tudor roses. It fits really well, it s warm, and it s surprisingly. Traditional fair isle knitting scribner, 1981 starmore, alice. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting taunton press, 1988 yarns internationals shetland 2000 series by ron schweitzer. As an author she is best known for her widelyread alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, a guide to the complex technique of knitting pullovers and other items using a palette of five colours, on which she is an acknowledged expert. I relied heavily on alice starmore s, book of fair isle knitting, for the stitch patterns. I couldnt begin to think about forking over that kind of cash for it, so i checked it out of the library and read and reread it.
Alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, and elizabeth zimmerman, knitting workshop dvd. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting 1988 by alice starmore patterns alice starmores book of fair isle knitting. Buy alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore online at alibris. Tips from the knit doctorfair isle knitting blogger. Starmores writing and instructions are clear and very understandable. Knittingscottish and fair islepatterns, knitting, books. I relied heavily on alice starmores, book of fair isle knitting, for the stitch patterns. An exclusive dover interview alice starmore has a fascinating tale to tell. Clearly, knitting is a deeply ingrained facet of the culture of scotlands outer hebrides. The title of this book is alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting and it was written by alice starmore. Starmore s richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced knitters a complete workshop in the fair isle style. I was especially interested in this because i knit this very design almost two years ago its the sweater linda and i did for our first knitalong. Some are fair isle with alice starmore s brilliant sense of color. My year of knitting dangerously, by adrienne martini, the story of martini s yearlong effort to knit the mary tudor design from alice starmore s tudor roses, a book of fair isle patterns published in 1998.
When i bought my copy it was out of print and very expensive. Book of fair isle knitting is an essential reference book for a knitter who is interested in stranded colorwork. We have several pattern dictionaries for stranded knitting patterns, including alice starmores charts for color knitting, alice starmores book of fair isle knitting, and 200 fair isle motifs, which we are restocking as soon as we can. Apr 20, 2012 we have several pattern dictionaries for stranded knitting patterns, including alice starmore s charts for color knitting, alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting, and 200 fair isle motifs, which we are restocking as soon as we can. It not only explores the arts history, patterns, and traditional techniques but also encourages knitters to develop their own creativity. Jade starmore, alices daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. I will definitely add this book to my permanent collection since i borrowed this copy from the library. Book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore abebooks.
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