Coloring in a Fair Isle Tam

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Coloring in a Fair Isle Tam How do designers come up with fabulous color combinations? By breaking out the colored pencils! By: Pat Olski

Stranded colorwork knitting offers one of the most fun experiences in the knitting world—watching your rounds of lovely stockinette stitches grow while seeing how the next color complements the last is really satisfying. Continue Reading

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Blocking Hats and Tams It is all in the finishing! By: Susan Rainey

Hats are one of my favorite things to knit, and I've made dozens. They are quick projects that allow you to experiment with different techniques such as Fair Isle, lace, beaded knitting, or cables, with very little investment in time or materials. As with all knitting, your gauge is a factor, but even if your gauge is off, a hat will probably fit someone you know. Continue Reading

Yarn and Conservation Whether you feel passionately about preserving the planet or your choices as a knitter, wool can be part of the solution. By: Anne Merrow

The native sheep of the Shetland Isles are often described as a "primitive" breed, meaning that they retain many of the characteristics of their hardy ancestors. The first thing that often turns our knitter's heads, of course, is their beautiful fleece colors. Continue Reading

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