During this time the term Fair Isle knit was thrown around loosely, referring to any stranded color knit regardless of its unique patterns or relation to the islands of northern Scotland.

This pattern will show you how to crochet a Fair Isle style snowflake on Christmas tree ornaments. Dress up this holiday season by wearing a crochet snowflake. This nordic style snowflake is easy ...

If you've ever worn a wintry Fair Isle knit, it's easy to understand their appeal: The bold patterns, the rich colors, and it feels even cozier in a warm wool blend. This style of knitting ...

is an easy way to spread festive decor around — with a full/queen quilt and shams in a bright red Fair Isle pattern, with a tote bag thrown in for good measure. If you’re in the market for a ...

And it nearly drove me mad. For most people, Fair Isle is synonymous with knitting and knitwear. The brightly coloured, banded patterns that are now associated with the island first came to prominence ...

It comes in 13 different colors and has a lightweight feel that makes it easy to roll up the sleeves. Loft offers a more fun approach to the Fair Isle pattern with its miniature heart-shaped ...

So, hey, we can all look dandy this fall. Check out all those Fall knitting magazines' pretty Fair Isle patterns and the classes local yarn stores are offering. The trendy stores call the indy ...

But this season's ultimate homespun look comes with a catch: the Fair Isle knitwear that is flying out of the shops is machine made elsewhere. Locals fear the glut of me-too patterns is devaluing ...

London-based designer Molly Goddard has even made the pattern something of an unofficial signature, making sure to pair a structured Fair Isle-style knit with a flouncy, tulle skirt in almost ...