These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from Canada's acclaimed Philosopher's Wool Company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and two-handed Fair Isle method. Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern.
- Discover a remarkably simple Fair Isle technique that uses circular needles and four simple stitches
- Read about the history of The Philosopher's Wool Company, from building their traditional-style farmhouse to dyeing their own wool and designing their Fair Isle patterns
- Learn Philosopher's Wool's trademark technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans with a pair of scissors and a few simple snips
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A richly illustrated treat for the eyes. --Library Journal
An entertaining tale and useful primer. Sixteen vibrantly-colored pullovers never require more than two colors per row. --Interweave Knits
Excellent instructions are provided … This technique considerably speeds up color knitting … The sweaters are striking. --knitting.about.com
… innovative color combinations …photos in the book reveal their sources of inspiration. --Rocky Mountain News
… this talented team explains a unique two-handed method of Fair Isle knitting. Sixteen fabulously patterned projects let you practice your new skills. --Vogue Knitting
Eugene Bourgeois
As owners of The Philosopher's Wool Company, Ann and Eugene Bourgeois are known throughout the knitting world for their innovative blends of color. In addition to making and dyeing their own yarn, Ann and Eugene sell pattern kits and a popular video featuring their two-handed Fair Isle knitting technique.
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Ann Bourgeois
As owners of The Philosopher's Wool Company, Ann and Eugene Bourgeois are known throughout the knitting world for their innovative blends of color. In addition to making and dyeing their own yarn, Ann and Eugene sell pattern kits and a popular video featuring their two-handed Fair Isle knitting technique.
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