Knitting from Fair Isle

Name: Knitting from Fair Isle
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780857837486
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15 contemporary designs inspired by tradition

By Mati Ventrillon

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Knitting from Fair Isle by Mati Ventrillon explores the art of Fair Isle knitting, a technique with roots in the Shetland Islands over two centuries ago. The book features a range of patterns including fisherman jumpers, ponchos, warmers, and traditional keps, blending heritage with Ventrillon's modern colour and pattern sensibilities. Detailed guidance on colour experimentation, yarn choice, and finishing techniques accompanies inspiring photography that captures life on these remote Scottish isles.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for knitters interested in traditional techniques with a contemporary twist, as well as those fascinated by Scottish textile heritage and island culture.

Modern interpretations of Fair Isle knits, including fishermen's jumpers, scarves and gloves, as well as the traditional long hats known as keps.

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‘There are a few new [Fair Isle or Shetland lace] knitting books ... but this is the first one to come out this season and has set the bar high.’ - Shiny New Books

Knitting from Fair Isle by Mati Ventrillon draws inspiration from the traditional technique of creating patterns with multiple colours. This method was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, over two centuries ago.

Ventrillon's designs, which have featured on the Chanel catwalk, are inspired by tradition but incorporate her own modern interpretation of colour and pattern arrangement. The book features a variety of garments, including fisherman jumpers with high, crew, and slash necks, a poncho, neck warmer, cowl, long scarf, fingerless gloves, and hand and wrist warmers, as well as the traditional fisherman's hats known as keps.

The patterns provide a guide for experimenting with colour and playing with backgrounds. They are accompanied by expert tips on yarns and finishing. Inspirational photography offers a glimpse into life on this most remote of Scottish islands.

www.mativentrillon.co.uk Instagram: @fairisle_knitwear

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857837486

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kyle Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 582g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Mati Ventrillon Non-Fiction

About the Author

Mati Ventrillon was born in Venezuela to a French father and a Venezuelan mother. She trained as an architect and lived in London until 2007, when she moved to Fair Isle. Although she had no experience of knitting, she joined the Fair Isle Crafts co-operative and by the time this dissolved in 2011, she had grown to love the knits so much that she decided to launch her own business.