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2. The surprising history of the Fair Isle sweater - AOL

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   The Fair Isle knit, a two-stranded knitting tradition originating off the coast of Scotland, has been a wardrobe staple for well over 100 years — keeping everyone from 18th century fisherman to ...

3. Fair Isle (technique) - Wikipedia

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   Fair Isle (/fɛəraɪ̯l/) is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. It is named after Fair Isle , one of the Shetland Islands . Fair Isle knitting gained considerable popularity when the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII ) wore Fair Isle jumpers in public in 1921.

4. Cowichan knitting - Wikipedia

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   In time, Cowichan knitters began to embellish sweaters using the Fair Isle technique. The teaching of patterned sweater knitting is generally attributed to a settler from the Shetland Islands, Jerimina Colvin. [4] Mrs. Colvin settled in Cowichan Station in 1885, raised sheep, and hand-spun and dyed her own wool.

5. I Want to Make All the Men in My Life Feel Extra ... - AOL

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   Fair Isle sweaters are synonymous with winter, and this timeless design will fit any personality. $131.60 at taylorstitch.com SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

6. History of knitting - Wikipedia

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   Knitting was such an important occupation among those living on the Scottish Isles during the 17th and 18th centuries that whole families were involved in making sweaters, accessories, socks, stockings, etc. [20] Fair Isle techniques were used to create elaborate colourful patterns. Sweaters were essential garments for the fishermen of these ...

7. 6 festive fair isle sweaters that are anything but “ugly”

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   Chunky sweaters are perfect for lounging and cashmere is a worthwhile splurge for when you're feeling fancy, but don't forget about festive fair isle. These printed sweaters are a total winter mood.