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

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   Taking its name from the island of Fair Isle — part of the Shetland archipelago about 100 miles off the northeastern coast of Scotland — the knitting technique first began in fisherman’s ...

3. Fair Isle (technique) - Wikipedia

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   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 across the back of the work.

4. Cowichan knitting - Wikipedia

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   Unlike Fair Isle or Shetland garments, however, Cowichan sweaters are always hand knit of thick, handspun, one-ply natural-coloured yarn in two or three colours (generally cream, black and grey), producing a warm bulky outer garment that is heavier than the multi-coloured Scottish garments made from lightweight two-ply dyed yarn. The classic ...

5. Pringle of Scotland - Wikipedia

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   Pringle of Scotland Limited, trading as Pringle of Scotland, is a Scottish premium fashion brand specialising in cashmere knitwear and holds the royal warrant as manufacturers of knitted garments. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is one of the world's oldest continually operating fashion companies. [ 3 ]

6. 15 Comfy, Cozy Merino Wool Sweaters Worth Shopping

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   The best merino wool sweaters for women are the best way to keep cozy. Shop 15 that are sweat-wicking, odor-free, and ultra-soft. 15 Comfy, Cozy Merino Wool Sweaters Worth Shopping

7. Hodden - Wikipedia

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   The Scottish archaeological record for peasant clothing is sparse. The main finds (Dava Moor, Morayshire; Barrock, Caithness; Gunnister, Shetland; and Arnish Moor, Lewis) date roughly from the period 1675 to 1725. All are tattered, solid-coloured clothing showing their age and hard use.