Fair Isle Fashion Knits: 17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns

Andrea Brauneis

Book cover for Fair Isle Fashion Knits: 17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns
Book cover for Fair Isle Fashion Knits: 17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns

Fair Isle Fashion Knits: 17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns

Fair Isle Fashion Knits: 17 Top-Down Designs in Allover Stranded Colorwork Patterns

Andrea Brauneis

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Transform your knitting with 17 stunning colorwork patterns that celebrate vibrant designs from top to bottom, perfect for everyday elegance!

Instead of restricting stranded knitting to only the yoke of a sweater, the 17 patterns in this collection embrace colorwork from top to bottom. Modern and traditional motifs are used in new ways to create an array of styles and shapes, from cardigans, hoodies, and short sleeve sweaters to cozy pullovers, ponchos, and even a dress. A variety of colorful yarns are used to varying effects: mohair for soft halos, merino wool for stitch definition, and alpaca for lightweight warmth. The sweaters are unique and sure to be noticed, yet are comfortable and appropriate for everyday wear.

Patterns are sized from small to extra large and are appropriate for intermediate knitters comfortable with sweater-making techniques and colorwork. An illustrated tutorial section provides a refresher on stranded knitting, if needed, as well as instructions on how to work a few possibly unfamiliar stitches and techniques. Knitters will be absorbed from start to finish as they add many new favorite sweaters to their collection!

About the Author

Even as a small child, Andrea Brauneis had a passion for wool and crafts. Knitting quickly emerged as a favorite hobby, and later she was able to turn it into a full-time career. She now works as a freelance designer and is the author of several knitting books, including Knitting Wraps in the Round. She lives with her family in Munich, Germany, and can be found on Instagram @andrea.brauneis.

Critical Reviews

Andrea Brauneis takes a modern approach to Fairisle with this collection of women's garments. The patterns are all worked from the top down and include jackets, sweaters, ponchos, short-sleeved tops and dresses, in on-trend shapes and featuring Andrea's fresh take on Fairisle stitch patterns. The book is aimed at intermediate to advanced knitters rather than beginners, but there is a thorough guide to stranded colourwork for those new to the technique, with illustrated explanations of how to hold and carry the yarns, shaping and cast-off methods, and chart reading. The patterns also include detailed notes and tips to make things easier.

The Glenna hooded cardigan in a tweed yarn would be perfect for autumn walks, while other favourite makes include the Roya short-sleeved sweater, which combines mohair with Merino wool, and the colourful Geilis dress, which features a circular yoke accented with crochet bobbles.--JR "Knitting Magazine iss. 264"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Stackpole Books
Pub date: 2025-03-04
Length: 144 pages

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