Comments on: Vintage Trend: The History of Fair Isle Sweaters

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:48:31 +0000

Thoughts on the violinist’s hem? A design choice, or a knitter who didn’t know the twisted German/Old Norwegian cast on? Also, the link to Polar Bear blog is a dead end. Can you tell is more about photo provenance? Thank you!

By: Lorraine Hall

Lorraine Hall — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:54:38 +0000

I have a modern ‘Fairisle’ OR Nordic style cardigan in bright pink that I actually love, but it’s too small to wear so I’m gonna try sell it! I hope somebody else will love it as much as I do!

By: Franklin White

Franklin White — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:04:28 +0000

I like how you explained that Fair Isle knitting is done by hand and was fresh new way of knitwear. I like the idea of having knitwear clothing that is handmade. It would be unique to you and you could brag about it being handmade rather than made by a machine.

By: Ella

Ella — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:13:07 +0000

As a knitter from Shetland I find your initial research not bad but all the garments you show are clearly not Fair Isle, as you point out it needs to have two colours in a row.. which none of the garments you show at the end have.. they are all Scandinavian design rather than Shetland. The vintage patterns also mostly are not Fair Isle. The term has been totally commercialised and unfortunately by posting things like this you are furthering the mistruths.

By: ac

ac — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:46:20 +0000

Most of the sweaters you are showing as ‘Fair Isle’ are husfliden sweaters from NORWAY. LOOK IT UP. The two types of sweaters are not the same. Not same patterns, not same wool, not same style. Husfliden are amazing, a long tradition. They are not Fair Isle.

By: declone

declone — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:33:29 +0000

You are confusing Fairisle with Nordic knitting a lot dear.Metal snowflake buttons are a huge clue that it isnt a Fairisle.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 06:55:56 +0000

I am in love with Fair Isle. My nails are currently painted in a fair isle pattern (,wish I could send you a pic of them) my momme found your site and I’m grateful, it’s the ultimate winter print. I have hats/gloves /sweaters. allll preppy, but I need one from the isle. Thank you!!

By: charles

charles — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:57:11 +0000

I had a few fair isle sweaters in highschool in the 70s…I used to feel guilty about wearing the vest 3 days out of the week…but I couldnt resist,,,, still the most memorable piece of clothing I have ever owned..hard to find one similar the search continues!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:49:10 +0000

In reply to Ellisa.

hey Ellisa! Do you have a specific question? Shoot me an email, sammy@sammydvintage.com. Most of my research came from various websites, I did not use any books for this post but oftentimes I do. xx

By: Ellisa

Ellisa — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:31:16 +0000

Hi, Sammy I was wondering where did you find your researches at, because i am writing a paper for my English class about Fair Isle Sweaters…