Modern fair isle

Ravelry: mariekewalstra's fair isle (traditional) sweater

Last week for the Designer Crochet Project we explored the work of Vivienne Westwood. This week we’ll look at fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto.

Imitation is the sincerest way to pick a stitch pattern.

With the Fair Isle Advent MKALendar you'll create a stocking cap or a cowl in 25 days... or take the emergency exit to turn the cap into a head-hugging beanie. All sorts of fingering-weight leftovers, scraps, half-a skeins, unicorn tails, or advent calendar minis are ideal.

Many knitters tell us that they'd love to try Fair Isle colourwork knitting, but they think it's going to be REALLY HARD. Well I would like to dispel this myth, and show you how simple and fun it really is!

Fair Isle knits have a habit of coming back around every year – and with brands like Ralph Lauren and Celine driving demand, that's unlikely to change. While neutral tones are always classic, darker browns and burgundies are the seasonal update we’re loving. These are the best…

Sweater not included Digital download only Design — The Abeline Pullover is a top-down colorwork sweater with autumnal & wintry motifs in the yoke. See the star flecked sky, pine trees, field of flowers, and transport your mind to a walk outside with your favorite hot drink in hand. Construction — The Abeline Pullover is worked top-down in the round, beginning with a rolled purl edge at the collar. The yoke is worked in stranded colorwork using 2 colors to create the motifs. The sleeves…