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Category: Fair Isle

Posted on August 4, 2021April 25, 2023

The Myths and Mysteries of “Fair Isle” Knitwear

Written by Cassandra Milani “Fair Isle” stranded colourwork is one of the most recognizable knitting traditions in the world today, yet its precise history remains one of the least …

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