{"product_id":"knitting-from-fair-isle","title":"Knitting from Fair Isle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic knitting book from the fair island of Fair Isle.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the distinctive colours and patterns of traditional Fair Isle knitwear with Knitting from Fair Isle by Mati Ventrillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMati Ventrillon moved from London to Fair Isle, one of the Shetland islands back in 2007 and since then her passion for knitting and her determination drove her to launch the Fair Isle Knitwear website and apply for the 2012 Crafted UK business mentoring programme in an attempt to fulfil her dreams of a ‘made in Fair Isle label’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ago. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer designs, which have featured on the Chanel catwalk, are inspired by tradition but use her own modern interpretation of colour and pattern arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis paperback knitting book includes patterns for a varied collection of garments and accessories, from fisherman-style jumpers and a poncho to scarves, cowls, fingerless gloves, wrist warmers and traditional Fair Isle hats known as keps.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith designs inspired by the landscape and knitting heritage of the Shetland Islands, this is an inspiring practical book for knitters interested in colourwork, Scottish craft and contemporary Fair Isle design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjects include\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFisherman-style jumpers with high, crew and slash necklines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoncho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck warmer and cowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong scarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerless gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand and wrist warmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Fair Isle keps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lomond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58574351958397,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0163\/7846\/files\/A1b6mLW4GeL._SL1500.jpg?v=1787404399","url":"https:\/\/www.ionacraftshop.com\/products\/knitting-from-fair-isle","provider":"Iona Craft Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}