The Fair Isle knit, a two-stranded knitting tradition originating off ... James Devaney/GC Images/Getty Images “They started to become a tourist item,” said Dr. Christensen in a phone interview.

His pictures documented the lives of Shetland islanders and the distinctive designs which are still influencing fashion today. Chris felt drawn to Fair Isle after seeing the famous knitwear on the ...

Or as relevant on the runways of 2024 as in the knitting catalogs of 1960? The answer is surprisingly festive. The Fair Isle knit, a two-stranded knitting tradition originating off the coast of ...