{"product_id":"fair-isle-knitting-22-traditional-patterns-from-where-the-atlantic-meets-the-north-sea-olsson-carina-hardcover","title":"Fair Isle Knitting: 22 Traditional Patterns from Where the Atlantic Meets the North Sea -- Carina Olsson, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eBringing together the stunning complexity of traditional Shetland patterning and the raw natural beauty of Nordic landscapes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson, one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20 sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to adapt to your favorite motifs--plus inspiration and instructions for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 designs for garments and accessories, with pattern panels of varying size and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pattern library of traditional motifs ranging from edgings for cuffs and necklines to classic Nordic stars and eight-petaled roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical tips and easy-to-follow explanations to help you decide how to arrange Fair Isle patterns, understand what ribbing and texture will do to the overall look of a design, and use colors and contrast to their maximum effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carina Olsson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafalgar Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 7.56w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646011933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarina Olsson is a textile artist and course leader. She is one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting. Carina has a unique ability to recreate and capture the colors of nature in her Fair Isle knitting garments and we actually have the pandemic to thank for that. For months Carina sat and knitted swatches with inspiration from among other things, nature on Gotland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olsson, Carina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44187108278500,"sku":"9781646011933","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781646011933.jpg?v=1752650505","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/fair-isle-knitting-22-traditional-patterns-from-where-the-atlantic-meets-the-north-sea-olsson-carina-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}