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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 ...

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   A rib-knit sweater made of polyester and nylon for a cozy, relaxed fit. The crewneck is perfect for layering under button-downs. ... SoSoft Fair Isle Sweater for Women. $25 $50 Save $25. See at ...

4. 19 Festive Christmas Sweaters for Your Holiday Parties This Year

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   This appears to be a classic fair isle sweater from Bonobos. Upon closer inspection, you discover playing card symbols like hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs. Festive indeed.

5. Fair Isle (technique) - Wikipedia

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   Many people use the term Fair Isle when they mean stranded knitting, and this is inaccurate. Fair Isle is a very specific type of stranded knitting from Fair Isle, a tiny island in the north of Scotland and part of the Shetland Islands. In Fair Isle knitting, only 2 colors are used per round and yarn is carried for a limited number of stitches ...

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. [19] Fair Isle techniques were used to create elaborate colourful patterns. Sweaters were essential garments for the fishermen of these ...

7. Fair Isle - Wikipedia

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   Fair Isle is noted for its woollen jumpers, with knitting forming an important source of income for the women of the islands. The principal activity for the male islanders is crofting. In January 2004, Fair Isle was granted Fairtrade Island status.