A history and sourcebook of Fair Isle techniques and patterns for the experienced knitter. The author explains the "circular method" and includes chapters on how to design garments, on knitting techniques and on the use of colour. Over 70 pages of patterns are featured. Sheila McGregor is a knitter and a knitting historian. She has published "Traditional Knitting" and "Complete Book of Traditional Scandinavian Knitting" with Batsford.
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A history and sourcebook of Fair Isle techniques and patterns for the experienced knitter. The author explains the "circular method" and includes chapters on how to design garments, on knitting techniques and on the use of colour. Over 70 pages of patterns are featured. Sheila McGregor is a knitter and a knitting historian. She has published "Traditional Knitting" and "Complete Book of Traditional Scandinavian Knitting" with Batsford.
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Add this copy of Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting to cart. $8.64, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Scribner Book Company.
Add this copy of Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting to cart. $18.00, good condition, Sold by West Main Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport News, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Scribner Book Company.
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Good in good dust jacket. Dust jacket has a few scuff marks, is bumped, and has a small tears on the back. Previous price label is on the front cover. Pages are toned. Interior is clean. 143 p. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting to cart. $38.77, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Add this copy of The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting to cart. $65.75, like new condition, Sold by Pegasusbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmington Hills, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Taunton Press.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0684176033. B&W and color Illustrations; 9.9 X 7.3 X 0.7 inches; 199 pages; Hard cover is blue with gold lettering on spine; faint rubbing to boards. DJ has slight sunning and rubbing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with 32 color and b/w photographs, 8 drawings and 70 pages of grid patterns. Sections are: Background and Origins; Design, Techniques and Colour; Patterns. Biblography; index.
