Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore (1988, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTaunton Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100918804973
ISBN-139780918804976
eBay Product ID (ePID)801458

Product Key Features

Book TitleAlice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Knitting
Publication Year1988
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorAlice Starmore
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight33.5 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN88-050532
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal746.43/2041
SynopsisScotland's Fair Isle has long been known for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting. A designer from the region, Alice Starmore explores the history and techniques of the art and provides instructions for over 15 of her own knitwear designs. 100 color photos., This practical book looks at the Fair Isle technique. Rich in pattern and sumptuous in colour, it stresses sound technical information and creative innovation. The photographs, charts and drawings clarify the author's techniques, in an attempt to inspire the reader to start their own projects. There are 14 original patterns for sweaters, hats, gloves, mittens and vests for children and adults. Easy-to-read symbols are displayed with uniform grids. There is also a 17 page library of charted Fair Isle patterns.
LC Classification NumberTT819.G72S367 1988
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