Stranded Colourwork whether or not we call it Fair Isle, Icelandic or Norwegian, colour work in knitting means a whole lotta fun! Choosing patterns, motifs and a palette of beautiful shades are a vital aspect of what we call the ‘Satisfaction quotient’
Both process, and product knitters will enjoy the technical challenge of stranded knitting, and a beautiful finished product.
Sweaters
Novita Karheikko Cardigan
by: Sisko Sälpäkivi
This top-down cardigan from Novita Nalle yarn features six different colors in the yoke, sleeves and hem. Working your way down, the intricate cable pattern requires constant attention. A challenging but rewarding project for the more seasoned knitter.
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Wool DK
Lopi Afmæli
by: Védís Jónsdóttir
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Istex, the principal manufacturer of the renowned Icelandic Lopi yarn, offers this traditional Icelandic sweater pattern, especially created for us by knitting designer Védís Jónsdóttir, as a gift to all Lopi knitters. Afmæli means “Anniversary” in Icelandic.
Védís Jónsdóttir
Universal Yarn Asheville Sweater and Hat
by: Amy Gunderson
Yarn: Cascade 220 or Berroco Ultra Wool Worsted
Socks
Ballston legwarmers
by: Lynn Nilges
These boot-toppers knit up quickly in sport weight yarn and are a fun way to add some color to a grey day. A chart is included for the argyle pattern. For the size large I used almost a full ball of the background color, about 3/4 ball for the pattern color and just a tiny bit of the bright contrast for embroidery. Enjoy!
Lynn Nilges
Yarn: Briggs and Little Sport
Cascade Yarns FW190 Popp’in Prints Socks
by: Susie Bonell
Cascade Yarns’ Popp’in Prints Socks are a fresh, youthful design with fun textured stripes. Heritage Prints makes these socks shine with their colorful fair isle effect. The 25% nylon content will help them last for years to come.
Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints
Universal Yarn Channel Socks
by: Rachel Brockman
The ideal socks are snug, yet still cozy, and the Channel Socks fit the bill. These socks are knit in the round from the cuff-down with a heel flap and gusset. The leg of the sock features twisted ribbing that flows into the heel flap. The ribbing on the cuff is offset from the ribbing on the leg to create visual interest, and the foot of the sock is worked in stockinette stitch.
Rachel Brockman
Yarn: Gedifra Lana Mia Cotone
Fairlee
by: Amy Christoffers
There’s really nothing better than a cozy and stylish pair of slipper socks. Using two colors of Vintage DK, these socks are worked from the toe up and feature a clever color work pattern.
Yarn: Berroco Vintage
Fox Isle Socks
by Ksenia Naidyon
This sock pattern combines two amazing things – fair isle knitting and foxes! Can it get any better?
Ksenia Naidyon
The socks are really warm, as they are knitted with two strands of yarn. They were specially designed for long cozy evenings, when extra warmth is so much appreciated.
The socks are knitted from the top down with a fish lips kiss heel. Decreases are added at the transition to the ankle for a more comfortable fit.
Yarn: Juniper Moon Herriot fine or Estelle Merino Alpaca Fine
Kids & Baby
Cascade Yarns FW197 Prints for Baby Pullover
by: Susie Bonell
Cascade Yarns’ Prints for Baby Pullover is an adorable garment for the special little one in your life. This stockinette pullover will knit up quickly – let the wild fair isle effects of Heritage Prints do all the hard work for you! The sweater has a button band in the back for fast and easy removal.
Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints
