Snow Day Pattern Fair Isle knitting has such irresistible charm. Snowflakes in shades of blue and gray decorate these cuffs, reminding us of times when school got canceled and we played in the snow.

The Fair Isle 4-piece Quilt Tote Set ($28 on macys.com) 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 ...

The Fair Isle knit, a two-stranded knitting tradition originating off the coast of Scotland, has been a wardrobe staple for well over 100 years — keeping everyone from 18th century fisherman to ...

The Fair Isle knit, a two-stranded knitting tradition originating off the coast of Scotland, has been a wardrobe staple for well over 100 years — keeping everyone from 18th century fisherman to ...

Fair Isle pattern (the maroon is color B): Directions: With size 8 circular needle, cast on 80 stitches with color A. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Traditionally, Fair Isle knitting, a “stranded colorwork” technique used to create rows of intricate patterns, has been passed down through generations of families. But the island’s shifting ...

Another fan of the nostalgic knit is Alexa Chung, who recently layered a Fair Isle vest by Molly Goddard over a light blue button-down in a snap for Instagram. The It-girl previously also wore a V ...

Evidence backs the fact that Fair Isle knitting has Scandinavian connections, a theory supported by the fact that the Shetland Islands were a Norwegian state before becoming part of Scotland in 1469.

Shetland Wool Week attracts more than 800 visitors to the islands (Image: Shetland Wool Week - Alexa Fitzgibbon) Described as a ‘Mecca’ for Fair Isle fans, many visitors plan their Shetland ...

Fair Isle is famous for its knitting, but is it a dying tradition? Moira Hickey travels there to find out how important it is to island life. Show more Moira Hickey visits Fair Isle, famous around ...