Fairisle pattern book??

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BarchesterFlowers · 29/05/2017 22:28

Can anyone recommend one please, there are loads on Amazon but I haven't seen any in the flesh.

I love fair isle patterns but don't want to look like my granny so fair isle with a modern twist would be fab.

I quite like the free Rowan Fyne tank top so might make that anyway but would love a book recommendation.

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GetMeOut · 29/05/2017 23:49

Have a look at Kate Davies Designs. I have her most recent book, Inspired by Islay, which is modern Fair Isle. Also, take a look at Ysolda Teague another modern Scottish designer. I have knitted some of her earlier lace patterns, but not her fair isle. She has several books. They are both on Ravelry as well as having their own websites.

CaulkheadUpNorf · 29/05/2017 23:51

I've got a Kate Davies one and I really like it. I think it's Colours of Shetland or something like that.

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BarchesterFlowers · 30/05/2017 07:55

Thank you, I have just bought Yokes and Inspired by Islay. They look just like what I wanted/was thinking about.

I didn't knit for years because I found it slightly boring until I discovered pattern by colour. I always assumed it was harder than I wanted to knit but it isn't and I find it keeps me interested.

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GetMeOut · 30/05/2017 12:17

Enjoy - inspired by Islay is a beautiful book in it's own right. I still haven't knitted anything from it yet, but love looking it.

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BarchesterFlowers · 30/05/2017 13:43

I didn't realise that you got a PDF download as well as the printed book, I have been out this morning but will enjoy looking at that later. I went into Harrogate for an appointment to find that the wool shop I used has closed down which is a shame.

I found another shop but it didn't do much in the way of natural wools.

I did buy the shawl of secrets pattern by Sarah Knight and all the wool for it. It is a really easy knit, I will give it to DD on her birthday next week.

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Bolshybookworm · 30/05/2017 13:45

If it was baa ram ewe, they still have a shop in Leeds, and an online shop.

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BarchesterFlowers · 30/05/2017 14:58

No it wasn't it was the one on Commercial St.

I work full time and am an opportunistic shopper, Leeds is in the opposite direction to home. I just happened to be nearby for an appointment.

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Theworldisfullofidiots · 02/06/2017 17:58

Have you seen Kate Davies patterns? There are some Fairisle type things. She blogs so you'd find her if you Google her

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