Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified: Philosopher's Wool

Now there's an easier way to knit in the Fair Isle style! These 16 luxurious, color-splashed sweater patterns use speedy circular needles and four simple stitches that will take knitters just a few minutes to learn and a few evenings to master. A unique, two-handed method guarantees a dazzling design on the outside and a smooth, loop-free finish on the inside.-- Presents sumptuous sweaters featuring stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular Color Your Own pattern-- Shares the history of the husband-and-wife team behind Philosopher's Wool, who raised their own sheep, dyed their own wool, and designed these dynamic patterns-- Includes simple, quick methods for making sweaters larger or smaller, longer or shorter -- even after they are finished