Monday, 14 April 2025
Fair Weather Fair Isle
I know I'm a wee bit on the strange side, only I would get the urge to knit just as the sun starts to show it's face. But my logic is that the natural sunny light is better for knitting, especially complicated patterns like Fair Isle. I took inspiration from a rather sweet vlogger called Ration Book Rebecca. She has been absent for most of 2025 but I'm pleased to say she has made a return to YouTube, she is a total delight, quite scatty of course, like the best of us. She showcased an old knitting book, which rather took my fancy.
I do have oodles and oodles of knitting books and magazines but this one has a few patterns with unusual motifs.(That's my story and I'm sticking to it).
I've chosen a different colour palette, which I think will work well for Spring and Summer. I've also opted for a 50% wool 50% acrylic yarn as I find the Shetland wool recommended quite itchy.
I've made a start so I'll pop back and show you my progress soon(ish). Anyone else knitting at the moment?
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Those are some unusual patterns. It will be interesting to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteYes I hope it goes smoothly. Although Im having problems establishing the correct needle guage at the moment
DeleteHmmm....looks like another interesting adventure. I'll be curious to follow along. I'm not a knitter (or crocheter) so, nope, I'm not knitting at the moment. ;-) I'm still struggling with the motivation to finish binding my hooked rug. Have a great new week! (PS...I spent more time immersing myself in your header photo again than on your actual post. All those flowers!!! And do I spy an old stone wall in the background?)
ReplyDeleteHello my chum, yes it is an old Derbyshire wall, from the late 19th century. The original part of the house etc being built around 1870s.
DeleteSirdar country classic knits up a treat, at the moment Im using Highland heathers which is acrylic but wonderful colours. I’ve not knitted fair isle for years, hope you have a quiet place to concentrate it looks complicated, good luck Sandra
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sandra. I've not knitted fair Isle for years either. Hope I don't regret doing so now, ha ha.
DeleteI'm sure you're right and that natural light is better for knitting and I can definitely see why you were drawn to this old knitting book. I can't knit for toffee, though, something to do with a childhood trauma ... xxx
ReplyDeleteDon't like the sound of the childhood trauma. Knitting should be joyful and relaxing. Says she after unravelling my initial start.
DeleteI like the colour palette you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your knitting.
All the best Jan
Thank you very much jan.
DeleteI love fair isle knitting - an old school friend used to be very good at it. It is always way beyond my talents but I look forward to seeing your progress Jean. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, I think I will struggle a bit initially but I will persevere.
DeleteTank tops are all the go at the moment, love thecolours you've chosen and that yarn is lovely to knit with.
ReplyDeleteThanks maggie. I hope it turrns out well. Just getting the right needles is being a bit of a challenge.
DeleteRebecca is a sheer delight isn't she of course I follow her mostly for the foody bits, I've never been a great knitter. But her knit and natter, chatty vlogs are a lovely way to relax.
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