--- product_id: 50225836 title: "Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace)" price: "37438CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/50225836-alice-starmores-book-of-fair-isle-knitting-dover-knitting-crochet store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Full-color photos & color theory insights 200+ detailed pattern charts Step-by-step Fair Isle knitting techniques Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) **Price:** 37438CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🧡 Knit the legacy, wear the story. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) - **How much does it cost?** 37438CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/50225836-alice-starmores-book-of-fair-isle-knitting-dover-knitting-crochet) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **From History to Wardrobe:** Explore the fascinating origins of Fair Isle knitting and craft authentic sweaters, cardigans, and accessories. - β€’ **Visual Learning Elevated:** Dive into richly illustrated color photos and charts that bring patterns and techniques to life. - β€’ **Master the Art of Fair Isle:** Unlock centuries-old Scottish knitting secrets with expert guidance from Alice Starmore. - β€’ **Create Your Own Signature Style:** Comprehensive instructions empower you to design unique garments beyond the traditional patterns. - β€’ **Join a Global Knitting Community:** With 679 glowing reviews and a 4.7-star rating, become part of a passionate, creative tribe. ## Overview Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting is a definitive guide featuring over 200 pattern charts, full-color photographs, and detailed instructions on traditional and modern Fair Isle techniques. Celebrated for its comprehensive coverage from history to garment creation, this book is a must-have for knitters eager to master and innovate within this iconic Scottish craft. ## Description Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques. Review: A comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting - This book is a fantastic resource for someone who wants to knit Fair Isle. It starts with an interesting look into the history of knitting and the way Fair Isle style developed in the islands. The scale of the industry is, and was historically, incredible considering the population. The book then goes on to explain techniques from circular knitting to the terrifying steek in a thorough manner that would enable someone new to Fair Isle to commence their journey into this rewarding craft. The explanations are accompanied by illustrations for those who are more visual learners. I have been knitting Fair Isle for some time but still found some useful tips in this section. Charting is explained with information about how to combine patterns to their best effect, and how to fit them into garments. There is also a comprehensive section about how colours interact with each other again with colour pictures and photographs that illustrate the points made. Next comes a pattern library, this contains black and white dot patterned charts and also a lot of colour photographs of examples of the patterns knitted up, which is very useful as it shows you how to use colour within the pattern to best effect. Finally there is a wardrobe of wonderful patterns including ganseys, sweaters, cardigans, vests, a jacket and a tammy, scarf, mitten and gloves in child and adult size. The techniques section fully explains how these patterns can be used as a base to go on and design your own garments. I would thoroughly recommend this book. It is full of wonderful photographs and is a fantastic read. It is well laid out and highly informative. I am very glad that I bought it. Review: Fantastic book! Numerous pattern charts - Oh I just love this book. Received it as a gift from my kids... they know me so well. It tells the history of Fair Isle knitting. But my favourite part are the pages & pages of charts for all the various patterns. Then there are instructions for creating your own patterns!! I can't wait to get creative! ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 243,217 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 787 in Knitting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 679 Reviews | ## Images ![Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dcEwT3bYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting *by A***R on 6 August 2022* This book is a fantastic resource for someone who wants to knit Fair Isle. It starts with an interesting look into the history of knitting and the way Fair Isle style developed in the islands. The scale of the industry is, and was historically, incredible considering the population. The book then goes on to explain techniques from circular knitting to the terrifying steek in a thorough manner that would enable someone new to Fair Isle to commence their journey into this rewarding craft. The explanations are accompanied by illustrations for those who are more visual learners. I have been knitting Fair Isle for some time but still found some useful tips in this section. Charting is explained with information about how to combine patterns to their best effect, and how to fit them into garments. There is also a comprehensive section about how colours interact with each other again with colour pictures and photographs that illustrate the points made. Next comes a pattern library, this contains black and white dot patterned charts and also a lot of colour photographs of examples of the patterns knitted up, which is very useful as it shows you how to use colour within the pattern to best effect. Finally there is a wardrobe of wonderful patterns including ganseys, sweaters, cardigans, vests, a jacket and a tammy, scarf, mitten and gloves in child and adult size. The techniques section fully explains how these patterns can be used as a base to go on and design your own garments. I would thoroughly recommend this book. It is full of wonderful photographs and is a fantastic read. It is well laid out and highly informative. I am very glad that I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book! Numerous pattern charts *by A***H on 8 February 2026* Oh I just love this book. Received it as a gift from my kids... they know me so well. It tells the history of Fair Isle knitting. But my favourite part are the pages & pages of charts for all the various patterns. Then there are instructions for creating your own patterns!! I can't wait to get creative! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saw on Fruity Knitting Podcast *by A***G on 14 October 2020* Bought after hearing Andrea talking about Alice Starmore on her Fruity Knitting Podcast. It’s a very good guide for technique. I wanted to know more about steeking but also found the lifted increase diagrams good. Andrea on Fruity Knitting talks about modifying the rather 80’s Starmore designs into more fitted garments which I have found very interesting and great if you’re up for a challenge and an introduction to a bit of design work around some super Alice Starmore fair isle designs. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting (Dover Crafts: Knitting) - Alice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting: New and Expanded Edition (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) - Aran Knitting, Expanded Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/50225836-alice-starmores-book-of-fair-isle-knitting-dover-knitting-crochet](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/50225836-alice-starmores-book-of-fair-isle-knitting-dover-knitting-crochet) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*