Publisher's Synopsis
CONTAINS 2 CDs
A beautifully written and scholarly look at the lives and the knitting of women on the tiny Shetland island of Fair Isle. This book traces the development of Fair Isle knitting from it 's beginnings as a folk craft to a world-wide design phenomenon.
"A fascinating look at the social, economic and artistic evolution of this centuries-old knitting tradition." Melanie Falick, author of Handknit Holidays
"At last! A book that gives a detailed picture of the history and twentieth century development of Fair Isle garments." Beth Brown-Reinsel, author of Knitting Ganseys
