| 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 its beginnings as a folk craft to a world-wide design phenomena.
About the author: Ann Feitelson is a frequent visitor to the Shetland Islands. She holds an M.A. in Art History and has contributed many articles to Knitter’s magazine and Interweave Knits.
About the narrator: Melissa Hughes is a member of British Equity and records for BBC America.
What people are saying about The Art of Fair Isle Knitting:
“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.
ISBN 978-0-9796073-5-6
Abridged. History only, patterns not included.
2 CDs, 1 hour, 30 minutes
5 1/8" wide x 5 5/8" high x 1" deep
An audio book from Knitting Out Loud. |
